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 ...

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.