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Cutters of Fine Make Diamonds and Colored Stones
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Howdy!
I'm Don, the owner and lapidary of Headwaters Lapidary. Lapidary is a word that means the art of cutting
gem stones and the name given to the person who cuts them. It's not a very dirty job but still, someone has to do it. After
all, rocks are not gems until after they've been cut.
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| I cut the Keystone shaped amethyst and others for the Miss Pennsylvania crown |
Ohio Flint Knife
I spent several hours in the flint quarry hammering out the football sized piece of Ohio flint that I used
to make this knife. It is very rare to find a piece this large without any cracks and lots of color. This knife is 7.5
inches long and made up of three pieces, the blade (full length) and two side pieces for the handle.
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Agates, my favorite gem
When this piece of Ohio flint came off the saw, I saw the image of a ghost. Others saw a bird. What ever
you see I'm sure you'll agree it is hauntingly beautiful.
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Headwaters Lapidary, P.O. Box 113523, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15241
Phone: 724 263 0206
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