Shells and Sea Shells
Sea shells are one of our most ancient decorations. Our prehistoric ancestors used to string them into necklaces or hang them from cords as pendants.…
Spodumene Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Extraordinarily difficult to cut, spodumene has several colorful varieties, such as hiddenite and kunzite, highly coveted for jewelry.
Rhodonite
Rhodonite is a popular and useful decorative material, ranging in color from pink to a fine rose-red.This article covers informative content…
Gem Price Guide
A guide for the price of various gemstones that is based on various sources for commonly traded goods. However, gems are sold outside this range…
Scratches From the Master Lap
This was written for the Lynchburg Gem and Mineral Society. It contains a wealth of information about faceting and especially the Graves faceting…
Jewelry Design
Jewelry, is composed of precious metals and rare gems. Even in jewelry made for every day use, the components can quickly run into some serious money.…
Tucson 2002
This year we asked our members for their impressions of the Tucson show. Here are their impressions. A little insight on the Tucson 2002 extravaganza.…
How Rare is That Gem?
Rarity is one of the most prized qualities of gemstones. But some gems are far more rare than others! This article helps explain what’s rare and what…
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