SMLC Gallery Pages.

Many different skills are practiced at the Club but the main work is carried out in 3 distinct areas:

Lapidary is a craft that has strong links in Edinburgh where the tradition of "Scottish Pebble Jewellery" dates back more than 150 years. During the 1870's there were as many as 1000 people working in the Scottish jewellery trade.

Pebble jewellery originally took inspiration from historic celtic and scottish folklore and the jewellery that formed part of traditional highland dress. Integrated into designs were traditional scottish emblems such as the Cross of St Andrew, Shields, Knots, Crests and Clan symbols.

Faceting is usually done on transparent stones. Flat facets are cut and polished over the entire surface of the stone, usually in a highly symmetrical pattern. This process can add brilliance or enhance natural features within the stone.

Silverwork. Much of the lapidary and faceted work in the club goes on to be set or mounted to become pieces or practical jewellery. Normally working in silver, our members have created many beautiful pieces, some of which can be viewed in the silverwork gallery

Click on the links or images below to see more of the work in that area.

Silverwork
Faceting
Lapidary

The gallery pages should give you some insight as to the equipment used in each of these areas and the type of work that can be created.

Click on the images to go to each gallery page