What is lapidary? Lapidary is the meticulous art of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones and minerals using an array of specialized tools and machines. 🪨✨ At Poppies Stone and other lapidary studios, we harness the power of saws, grinders, and polishing wheels to reveal the innate beauty of these natural wonders. Skilled lapidaries sculpt and refine each piece with precision, transforming raw rocks into exquisite cabochons to use in jewelry by talented silversmiths and jewelry artisans. 🔍