Gemstones are naturally beautiful, but you can make them glisten and shine. (Oh, yes, you can!) This beginner's guide covers all the techniques you need to know: tumbling, slabbing and sawing, edging and more. It pertains to a wide range of popular gemstones, from agates to turquoise, and it provides information about recommended equipment and supplies. By following the authors' simple approach, you'll create finished stones worthy of displaying, selling or turning into jewelry.