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1. read.dukeupress.edu › differences › article-abstractOn the Lapidary Style | differences | Duke University Press

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   May 1, 2017 · “The lapidary style” suggests a manner of writing that runs close to working a material—carving lettering into rock, cutting a gem into fine facets. Poised between the properties of the stone and of the jewel, this term holds the tensions of stone’s solidity and light’s refraction.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lapidary_StyleLapidary style - Wikipedia

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   Lapidary style is prose that is appropriate for memorials, mausoleums, stelae, and other commemorations in which words are "etched in stone"; it is concise, pithy, elegant, and sententious.

3. research-portal.uea.ac.uk › on-the-lapidary-styleOn the Lapidary Style — University of East Anglia

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   “The lapidary style” suggests a manner of writing that runs close to working a material—carving lettering into rock, cutting a gem into fine facets. Poised between the properties of the stone and of the jewel, this term holds the tensions of stone’s solidity and light’s refraction.

   • Author: Denise Riley
   • Number of pages: 20

   • Publish Year: 2017
   • Pages (from-to): 17-36

4. freshhobby.com › lapidaryBeginner's Guide to Lapidary: The Art of Stone Cutting ...

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   Lapidary, the art of cutting, shaping, and polishing stones and gemstones, offers a unique combination of craftsmanship and science. It can turn rough natural treasures into stunning pieces of jewelry or ornamental objects.

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5. www.oxfordreference.com › display › 10Lapidary - Oxford Reference

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   Suitable for engraving in stone. A lapidary inscription is one that is actually carved in stone, while a style of writing—especially in verse—may be called lapidary if it has the dignity or the concision expected of such inscriptions, or otherwise deserves to be passed on to posterity.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › lapidary-styleLapidary style | Gothic, Illuminated & Manuscript | Britannica

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   Lapidary style, in calligraphy, style of lettering characteristically used for inscription in marble or other stone by chisel strokes, as, for example, on Trajan’s Column in the Forum at Rome.

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   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. lapidary style, in calligraphy, style of lettering characteristically used for inscription in marble or other stone by chisel strokes, as, for example, on Trajan’s Column in the Forum at Rome.

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   What is lapidary & how does it work?

   • Lapidary, the art of cutting, shaping, and polishing stones and gemstones, offers a unique combination of craftsmanship and science. It can turn rough natural treasures into stunning pieces of jewelry or ornamental objects.

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   What is a lapidary inscription?

   • A lapidary inscription is one that is actually carved in stone, while a style of writing—especially in verse—may be called lapidary if it has the dignity or the concision expected of such inscriptions, or otherwise deserves to be passed on to posterity. As a noun, the term also applies to a book about gems, or to a jeweller. See also epigram.

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   How do I choose a lapidary stone?

   • When you’re new to lapidary, consider starting with stones that are easier to cut and polish. Quartz, agate, and jasper are ideal due to their hardness and availability. Your selection should focus on stones that do not have visible cracks or fractures, as these can complicate the cutting and polishing process.

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8. research-portal.uea.ac.uk › files › 111687216DIFFERENCES : On the Lapidary Style.

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   'The lapidary style' suggests a manner of writing which runs close to working a material – carving lettering into rock, cutting a gem into fine facets. Poised between the properties of the stone and of the jewel, this term holds the tensions of stone’s solidity and light’s refraction.