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Lapidary clubs are where rough rock becomes finished stone. They teach the craft — cabochon cutting, faceting, tumbling, wire-wrap and silversmithing — and share the equipment most hobbyists can’t own alone.
United States
In the U.S., lapidary is taught mainly through local gem & mineral / lapidary societies affiliated with the seven AFMS regional federations (see our clubs directory). Look for clubs with “Lapidary” in the name or an active workshop program.
International
United KingdomGem & lapidary societies
CanadaProvincial lapidary clubs
AustraliaState gem & lapidary clubs
New ZealandLapidary & mineral clubs
EuropeNational societies
South AfricaGem & mineral clubs
What lapidary clubs teach
- Cabbing — grinding and polishing cabochons
- Faceting — cutting transparent gems
- Tumbling — the beginner’s entry point
- Silversmithing & wire-wrap — turning stones into jewellery
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