You can’t treat an Sapphire the same way you treat a Topaz.
Each gemstone has its own preferences, limitations, and quirks at the bench.
No matter how experienced you are at the bench, there are moments when you need to double-check what a particular gem will tolerate. These quick references are meant to be grabbed before you reach for your tools, giving you clear, practical guidance so you can make informed decisions without interrupting your workflow.
This is not a book, an identification chart, or an academic reference. It’s a tool you can reach for again and again to support your decision-making during bench work.
These guides are designed to be printed at home and organised in whatever way works best for you. Many jewellers like to:
- arrange them in their own order for quick reference.
- use a simple colour-coding system with highlighters, for example red for avoid, orange for use with caution, and green for generally safe.
- store them in plastic sleeves or laminate them to protect against liquids and dirty bench hands.
Another advantage of a print-at-home tool is that if a sheet gets damaged or too dirty, you can simply print another copy.
🖋️ What you’ll receive
This bundle includes 40 gemstone bench guide cheat sheets, covering basic gemstone information, design considerations, bench handling, repairs (soldering after the stone is set), and cleaning.
The gemstones included in this bundle are:
- Alexandrite
- Lab Grown Alexandrite
- Apatite
- Aquamarine
- Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
- Diamond
- Lab-Grown Diamond
- Diopside
- Emerald
- Lab-Grown Emerald
- Almandine Garnet
- Demantoid Garnet
- Grossular, Tsavorite, and Hessonite Garnet
- Pyrope and Rhodolite Garnet
- Spessartine Garnet
- Goshenite
- Heliodor
- Iolite
- Kunzite
- Kyanite
- Moissanite
- Moldavite
- Morganite
- Peridot
- Quartz
- Rutilated Quartz
- Ruby
- Lab-Grown Ruby
- Sapphire
- Lab-Grown Sapphire
- Spinel
- Lab-Grown Spinel
- Sunstone
- Tanzanite
- Topaz
- Tourmaline
- Zircon
- Colour-Coated Gemstones
- Diffusion Treated Gems
- Glass-Filled Gems
❗ This is a digital download. No physical item will be sent. ❗
🖨️ Printing tips
Designed for home printing on A5 paper (or 2 pages per A4 sheet).
If you prefer larger text, they can be printed on A4 by selecting “fit to print area” in your printer settings.
You may print as many copies as you need for your own personal bench use.
⚠️ Personal use only
These bench guides are for personal use only. They may not be shared, distributed, or resold, either digitally or in printed form.
Jewellery schools, teaching studios, or educators who would like to provide these guides to students are welcome to e-mail me to discuss licensing options.
❗Final note – These guides reflect common bench practice and known risks, but gemstones can still behave unpredictably. When stone identity or treatment is uncertain, it is always safest to assume the highest-risk scenario.
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