Kraftwerks Event 2004
The 2004 Kraftwerks was held in Ontario California at the Precious Metals West factory. There was a lot of past “Masters” from previous Kraftwerks…
David C Freda Enameling Demo
David C Freda is a very well known metalsmith, artist, and naturalist. His work is considered some of the best in the world.
Tremolite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
It is possible to misidentify tremolite, mistaking it for other amphiboles. Hexagonite is the rarest of the gem varieties of tremolite. If tremolite…
Thomsonite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Thomsonite cabochons take a high polish but are somewhat brittle. These are especially lovely when a pinkish gray eyelike pattern is present,…
Pumpellyite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
The gem variety of pumpellyite, chlorastrolite, is best known from the Lake Superior district of the United States. It typically forms aggregates…
Idocrase Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Idocrase is one of the lesser known and more beautiful collector gems. When properly cut it is as bright and attractive as the grossular garnets,…
Actinolite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Actinolite is a member of a series that contains varying amounts of iron and magnesium.
List of False or Misleading Gemstone Names
A list of False or Misleading Gemstone Names and its Actual Gemological Name. Gathered by the source “Gemstones of the World, 3rd Edition, Walter…
Interviews
The transcription of the interview of International Gem Society IGS with C.D. Parsons of Santa Paula, Calif. and Gerald Wykoff GG, CSM.
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