The process of shaping and polishing rough stones of inferior quality by mutual attrition, by spinning them in a revolving barrel together with water and first an abrasive and then polishing powder.The process was used from ancient times until the 1600s when faceting was introduced; but in recent years tumbling has again come into use.
Tumbling
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Explanation on tumbling by Adin antique jewelry
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Tumbling
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The process of shaping and polishing rough stones of inferior quality by mutual attrition, by spinning them in a revolving barrel together with water and first an abrasive and then polishing powder.The process was used from ancient times until the 1600s when faceting was introduced; but in recent years tumbling has again come into use.
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From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson
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