We visited a Gem Factory in Kandy during our tour in Sri Lanka in Dec 2016.
Gem factory in Sri Lanka
Gem Cutting - Lake&Co. Archive
Cutting open some Geodes with a MK 10 inch tile saw
Charging a Copper Lap
How to cut gemstones - Extreme Gem Cutting
Making A Soft Flat Lap Disk
Kevin's Faceting Tech Note -- 07/25/2015 --using Batt Lap
Gem cutting tutorial: Imperial Topaz a step-by step guide