from: www.allkok.com gem History (3-1)
Although the origins of
gem cutting are unknown, it is thought that as early
as 4800 BC people used reeds such as bamboo, or conch-like shells, to
fashion
ancient seals. Later, by crudely rubbing stones against each other, they
learned not only to fashion tools and weapons but also to transform brightly
coloured pebbles into gems that could be worn for personal adornment. As
the years progressed, they developed techniques that led to the arrival of
the cabochon cut and intricate engravings using both transparent and
opaque materials. Later, during the tenth and eleventh centuries, Europeans
engaged in the art of faceting gemstones which eventually led to the establishment
of the first
gem cutters guild in Paris in 1290. A century later,
diamond cutting and polishing were established in Nuremburg, Germany.
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