How to Make a Beaded Necklace
An overview on How to Make a Beaded Necklace. Detailed information on the tools, materials, designs and techniques on making a beautiful beaded…
The worlds largest cut cats-eye chrysoberyl
The Eye of the Lion.This Cats-Eye Chrysoberyl is the largest cut example in the world(as documented by the Smithsonian Institute)with a fascinating…
Diamond Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Diamond is the most romanticized and heavily marketed of all gemstones. Nearly every jewelry establishment handles diamonds, even if it has no…
Hyperitdiabas Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Hyperitdiabas is one of the most outstanding minerals I have encountered in recent years. Its appearance striking beautiful and a close inspection…
Birthstone Chart
What are the birthstones by month? January is garnet, February is amethyst, March is aquamarine, April is diamond, May is emerald, June is alexandrite,…
Gem Structure Chart
A gem structure chart that shows various information on a specific structure and gems of example. Details include Refractive Indexes, Pleochroism…
The History of Lapidary
A full and complete history of the lapidary arts, from 70,000 BC to present day. The origins of faceting, bruting, and carving.
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