Rock&Gem Magazine
FAMOUS GOLD
EXPLORING THE HARVARD COLLECTION
7 min |
January 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
THE ROAD REPORT
Arizona’s Humboldt Mining District
4 min |
January 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
FACETING FOCUS
Reveling in Fire Engine Garnet
2 min |
January 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
Going a New Direction
For the last few years that I’ve written the Bench Tips column, I’ve focused on lapidary topics and projects.
3 min |
March 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
Tuzigoot: Ancient Inspirations
Tuzigoot is an ancient village built by the Sinagua people between 1125 and 1400 CE.
4 min |
March 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
The Philippines Faces Fiery Volcano Eruption as Year Begins
Shortly after the New Year began, on January 12, the 1,020-foot high Taal Volcano near the Philippine capital of Manila let loose.
3 min |
March 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
Clear Creek Plasma Agate
Clear Creek Plasma agate is one of those very unique materials found only in San Benito County, California, between Hollister and Coalinga in the Clear Creek Recreation Area, BLM Land.
2 min |
March 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
Spreading the Joy of Rockhounding
Submitted by Dr. David Jordan Program Chair, Helena Mineral Society
2 min |
March 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
Cherishing Chert
A MOTHER ROCK FOR THE AGES
10+ min |
March 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
Rockhounding Roots Lead to Inventor Status
Do you know what happens when a life-long rockhound — whose professional background involves product development and academia — encounters the problem of finding an affordable and effective display for fluorescent minerals?
4 min |
March 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
A Glowing Example of Geology Education
Transforming a Personal Passion Into An Impactful Community Service
6 min |
March 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
Iron's Uncommon Impact Within Gems
In recent On the Rocks columns, I’ve written about the elements and valence electrons.
7 min |
March 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
For The Love Of Lapis
The saga of Afghan lapis lazuli
10 min |
March 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
SYNTHESIZING THE PRECIOUS METALS
Gold, silver, and platinum.
10+ min |
February 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
GUATEMALAN JADE
THE SACRED MAYA STONE BECOMES A MODERN GEMSTONE
10+ min |
February 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
Fruita: The Real Jurassic Park
WESTERN COLORADO‘S DINOSAUR FOSSIL FAME
10 min |
February 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
FAMOUS GOLD
THOUSANDS OF OUNCES OF GOLD COME TO LIGHT ‘DOWN UNDER’
7 min |
February 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
Early Tales From TUCSON
REVISITING ODD, FUNNY, AND UNBELIEVABLE EARLY SHOW HISTORY
8 min |
February 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
Enjoying The Hunt For Gold
Using the crevicing technique in river streams
7 min |
February 2020
Rock&Gem Magazine
Revelations Within Myanmar Amber And Meteor Showers
Golden-hued amber is often used in the jewelry business to craft wonderful treasures in the forms of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings.
3 min |
February 2020
COINage Magazine
“Eagles of the Tyrant Collection” To Debut at Long Beach Expo
Once-in-a-lifetime moments have the power to change and enrich minds and lives.
2 min |
February-March 2020
COINage Magazine
Counterfeit United States Coins Made for Circulation
Coinage exclusive preview of an exciting new book
7 min |
February-March 2020
KNITmuch
Knitting with lace, the easy way
There are a few tips and tricks that will make your life a bit easier. It’s a Wrap is a great yarn to start with because it’s on the heavier side of lace, and it has a nice firm twist. If you get a yarn that’s a bit slippery or easily splits, it can be a very technical knit.
2 min |
Issue 8
KNITmuch
Knitting a shrug-yoke top-down seamless tee shirt – part 1
Maybe you’ve never heard of a shrugyoke sweater construction. I’m not sure I’ve heard the name before, but I haven’t seen this type of design before either, so to me this is something new.
2 min |
Issue 8
KNITmuch
Unimaginable drape and comfort in knit designs made with Unity yarn
This 4-fiber yarn is excellent for spring, summer, and fall knits because of the balance it has between wool and plantbased fibers.
2 min |
Issue 8
KNITmuch
Knitting Snowflakes Into A Hat
We talked about stitch definition, it’s only fitting then, to talk about color-work.
2 min |
Issue 8
KNITmuch
It's A Wrap Yarn Enhances Simple Knit And Purl Stitches
When I was originally looking for a pattern to go over,
2 min |
Issue 8
Crochet!
Kerry Aran Afghan
With its combination of popcorn stitches and cable stitches, this pattern creates a classic blanket that’s perfect for any home, including the popular farmhouse look.
10+ min |
Winter 2019
Crochet!
Oversize Run-Around Sweater
Every woman needs a big, slouchy, oh-so-comfy sweater, and this one hits the spot! Throw it on over your favorite jeans or leggings for a stylish look on a cold day.
9 min |
Winter 2019
Crochet!
Crocheting With Self-Striping Yarns
Self-striping yarns are most often those gorgeous, multicolored, centerpull cake skeins that are so popular right now. There are several regularly shaped skeins or balls that have very long striping as well. No matter their shape, they are all absolutely irresistible!
4 min |