Bristol and District lapidary society

Welcome to Bristol and District Lapidary Society

We are a group of friendly people who have a common interest in Lapidary - the art of cutting, shaping, and polishing minerals and gemstones.

We are based in Bristol and meet every Tuesday from 2-5pm and 7-10pm.

Discover how to turn rough stones into stunning cabochons, faceted gemstones and more ...

Saturday the 26th of April 2025 - A great opportunity for all who wish to learn fascinating craft of gem cutting!

In addition to our normal schedule, on Saturday the 26th of April 2025 we will be running 2 extra sessions (10.30-13.30 and 14.00-17.00).

If you ever wondered how pretty gems are created, here is your opportunity to learn about it and have a go yourself at creating a cabochon from a rough stone. We will provide material, but a small donation of a few pounds will be appreciated.

The first taster session is free, if wish to stay for the second session, there is a fee of £7.00 .

If you are interested to attend, please contact us (button below or contact us page).

Our main activities are Cabbing and Faceting

Cabbing

Cabbing, the process of transforming rough gemstones into polished cabochons.

Faceting

Faceting transforms rough gemstones into sparkling jewels through precision cutting and polishing.

INTERESTED?

The Society welcomes new members. Please contact us for further information on our activities and to arrange for your FREE taster session. We also offer free tea, coffee and biscuits.