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.
