Rock&Gem Magazine
RUBBED RIGHT: Moissanite & Silicon Carbide
When a popular artisan who has worked in lapidary since the 1950s suggests taking a closer look at their \"grit of W choice, it's at least worth checking out.
6 min |
September 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
ROCK THE CAFÉ Oklahoma Sandstone Created this Route 66 Pop Culture Icon
Oklahoma is the birthplace of Route 66, and Cyrus Avery, of Tulsa, is known as the \"Father various of Route 66.\" Avery served on road-associated commissions. And in 1925, he nabbed a seat on the committee of highway officials who were creating a proposed national highway system, as well as a numbering scheme to go with the map.
6 min |
September 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
ANOTHER LOOK AT GLASS BUTTE OBSIDIAN
Many people who make cabochons avoid working with obsidian because it is soft and fractures easily. It is a struggle to get the scratches out in the sanding steps and it can be difficult to polish. It took me a while to find the solutions to these problems.
2 min |
September 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
Labradorite The Northern Lights in a Gemstone
The northern lights, those glowing curtains of cyan, green, gold and magenta that brighten the night skies in the northern latitudes, are among nature's most stunning displays of color.
6 min |
September 2023
COINage Magazine
The Coinage of MARCUS AURELIUS
The first half of the Second Century A.D. marked a period of prosperity within the Roman Empire. Wars had been fought and won by Augustus, and borders were established. These borders of the Empire had been successfully consolidated and secured later after the brilliant reigns of Trajan and Hadrian
5 min |
August - September 2023
COINage Magazine
COINS As an INVESTMENT
A Complete Guide to Coins to Collect That Should Endure
10+ min |
August - September 2023
COINage Magazine
UNVEILING A COIN THIEF
HOW NGC AND INVESTIGATORS EXPOSED A MOTHER-SON DUO
3 min |
August - September 2023
COINage Magazine
Is AI Smarter than a Numismatist?
One of the hottest digital topics today is artificial intelligence (AI) and it hasn’t skipped the numismatic and investing worlds
4 min |
August - September 2023
COINage Magazine
AMERICA'S Early Gold Coins
MUSEUM-LIKE TREASURES OFTEN SELL FOR RECORD PRICES
9 min |
August - September 2023
COINage Magazine
MEET JOEL ISKOWITZ: MASTER COIN DESIGNER
You might not know his name, but you very likely do know his classic coin designs
8 min |
August - September 2023
COINage Magazine
LIKIN' IKE DOLLARS
The Eisenhower dollar, issued from 1971 through 1978, was a coin of firsts and lasts. It became the first United States dollar coin to be produced in a copper-nickel clad composition and the largest such produced
7 min |
August - September 2023
Wood
EASY WAYS TO INSTALL A FLOATING SHELF
We tried out several hardware options to see how well they work for creating shelves that appear magically suspended on the wall.
2 min |
September 2023 - Issue 290
Wood
RECLAIMED LUMBER
Trees aren't the only game in town when it comes to lumber sources. Give old wood a second look for your next project.
4 min |
September 2023 - Issue 290
Wood
BLANKET CHEST
This chest holds more than blankets. It also holds your gaze thanks to a lid with curved ends and a figured panel, plus angled ends and subtle, elegant details.
7 min |
September 2023 - Issue 290
Wood
MIDSIZE MULTI-BASE ROUTERS
We put nine combo kits through a workout to see which of these middleweights can deliver their promise of a knockout one-two routing punch.
5 min |
September 2023 - Issue 290
Wood
SHELLAC A CLASSIC FINISH FOR TODAY'S WOODWORKER
Ease of use along with many other advantages make shellac a must-have for any workshop.
3 min |
September 2023 - Issue 290
Wood
GARDEN PERGOLA
A timeless design that adds instant atmosphere, and shade potential, to any landscape
3 min |
September 2023 - Issue 290
Wood
DROP-FRONT DESK
Set up a handy workspace anywhere with this wall-mounted desk. The desktop drops down to create a first-class workstation when you need it, and an elegant wall accent when you don't.
4 min |
September 2023 - Issue 290
Popular Woodworking
Shop Lighting
Upgrade your shop lighting to help you see what you are working on and to make your shop more inviting.
8 min |
August 2023 - Issue 273
Popular Woodworking
Limbert Style #357 Bookcase
Traditional construction techniques make this mediumsized bookcase a real gem.
8 min |
August 2023 - Issue 273
Popular Woodworking
Veneered and Dovetailed Box
A box like this one is the perfect way to polish your hand tool skills and play with new techniques.
7 min |
August 2023 - Issue 273
Popular Woodworking
Mid-Mod Sideboard
All the flavors of walnut shine in this versatile storage and serving piece.
10 min |
August 2023 - Issue 273
Rock&Gem Magazine
WHEN A NEW DESIGN MATERIAL FAILS
I love working with milky chalcedony because it is an uncommon lapidary material that has a wonderful internal glow when the project is finished.
2 min |
July 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
MEXICAN LATTICE AGATE
Mexican lattice agate, a stone that has no color hues, can quickly remind you of a snow-covered pine tree, or the feathers of a swan.
2 min |
July 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
Carpinteria STATE BEACH
Visitors Love it Tar and All!
6 min |
July 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
OF CAPTAINS AND KINGS: The Rich History Behind Cape May Diamonds
Trip Advisor has rated America’s oldest seaside resort, Cape May, New Jersey, among the top 25 beaches in the country, and for generations, it has not only charmed visitors with its hospitality and Victorian architecture but drawn beachcombers and rock hunters to the sparkle of the quartz pebbles and beloved keepsakes known as Cape May diamonds.
6 min |
July 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
POTOMAC RIVER BEACH Fossils
Finding Fossil Shark Teeth & Turritella at Purse Beach
7 min |
July 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
Pink Sand BEACHES & BEYOND
Naturally Blushing Beauty
6 min |
July 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
GHOST CRABS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
Rare Fossil Finds Follow Florida Storms
2 min |
July 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
SUPER STAR GEMSTONE DESIGN
The Super Star gemstone design by Andrew Brown is a little misleading upon initial review.
1 min |