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Rock&Gem Magazine
SUPER STAR GEMSTONE DESIGN
The Super Star gemstone design by Andrew Brown is a little misleading upon initial review.
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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
GHOST CRABS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
Rare Fossil Finds Follow Florida Storms
2 min |
July 2023
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Pink Sand BEACHES & BEYOND
Naturally Blushing Beauty
6 min |
July 2023
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POTOMAC RIVER BEACH Fossils
Finding Fossil Shark Teeth & Turritella at Purse Beach
7 min |
July 2023
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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
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Abel Buell
Abel Buell (1742-1822) was a Connecticut Yankee from the town of Killingsworth, now Clinton
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June 2023
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THE REAL STORY OF TURQUOISE-IN-SILVER JEWELRY
First-time travelers visiting the American Southwest are often awed by the availability and sheer abundance of beautiful turquoise-in-silver jewelry
3 min |
June 2023
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Playing WITH LIGHT
Faceting to Make a Gemstone Sparkle
4 min |
June 2023
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BROOCHES, Stick Pins & Hat Pins OH MY!
Get to Know Costume Jewelry and the Science Behind It
6 min |
June 2023
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KAL-TOH
Kim Lembke’s design, Kal-toh, is based on the Star Trek magnetic jumble rod game of strategy played by Tuvok
3 min |
June 2023
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GOLDSTONE
Although goldstone might not be a real stone, it’s rich in character and history
3 min |
June 2023
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ROCK & GEM FIELD GUIDE: From Mine to Mine!
Hematite is one of the most important sources of iron because of its high iron content wide distribution and abundance. Hematite derives its name from the blood-red color of its powder. It was used as a paint pigment since prehistoric times
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June 2023
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PEARLS: Tears of a Mermaid
In the world of gems, pearls are unique. Unlike other gemstones, pearls form inside a living creature and are a true miracle of nature
7 min |
June 2023
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7 Essential Stone Setting Tools
A Shopping List to Get Started
5 min |
June 2023
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EXPLORING A Lapidary Renaissance
Digital Shift Evolves Lapidary Arts
5 min |
June 2023
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Becoming GIA Certified
The Journey and the Rewards
6 min |
June 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
Las Choyas: GEODES 101
Geodes are popular no matter what the type. It's hard to resist the mystery and challenge of what's inside these rather plain-looking round rocks.
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May 2023
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Tucson's Year-Round Mineral Offerings
The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is the hub of mineral-related activities at the beginning of each year.
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May 2023
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PALETTE FOR THE PAINTED DESERT
A geologist once described the Painted Desert as a \"sedimentary circus.\"
3 min |
May 2023
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STONES for Love
What to Give to those Special in Your Life
4 min |
May 2023
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WRAPPED WITH wire
Expert Advice for Getting Started
5 min |
May 2023
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THE PERFECT 640
As a renaissance in jewelry and lapidary work has been taking place, it's a perfect time to focus on faceting.
2 min |
May 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
BRACHIOPODS: SEASHELLS OF THE ANCIENT SEA FLOOR
Brachiopods are one of the most common and recognizable fossils found around the world.
2 min |
May 2023
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HEMIMORPHITE
Hemimorphite can be found all around the world predominantly surrounding zinc mines.
2 min |
May 2023
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DIG IT!
Collecting Beyond the Rock Shop
3 min |
May 2023
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Family Travel
Unearth the Unexpected at Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Preserve
5 min |
May 2023
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MINING New Jersey
The History of the Franklin & Sterling Hill Mines
5 min |
May 2023
Rock&Gem Magazine
FOR THE Love OF Sand! Become a Psammophile!
While rock and mineral collectors often seek the biggest crystal ever, true wonders exist at the microscopic level.
5 min |