Watch and Chronometer Jeweling

First published in 1887, Watch and Chronometer Jeweling by N. B. Sherwood is a comprehensive guide to the art of jeweling for the watch and chronometer maker.

While substituting gemstones for metal bearings substantially improved the accuracy of timepieces, properly shaping, drilling, and polishing “jewels” required specialized skills. This book covers every step of the process in detail, from selecting and preparing the rough gemstones to cutting the delicate pivot holes and giving the final high polish.