Last month we talked about Quartz found in the United States. Specifically, clear or colorless Quartz crystals. You can read that article, as well as other gemstones found in the U.S.,by clicking on ...
Understanding Chakras(Post)If you are into rocks and crystals, you no doubt, are familiar with the believe in metaphysical powers of stones and have heard about Chakras. Some collectors aren't into "metaphysical powers", but m ...
Enhancements in Gemstones(Post)First off you may ask what is a gemstone enhancement? An gemstone enhancement is any process, other than cutting and polishing, that improves the appearance (color or clarity), durability, or availab ...
Managing Stress with Crystals(Post)Whether or not you believe in the healing powers of gemstones and crystals, all of us often experience a lot of stress in our lives, and if wearing a certain beautiful stone or crystal may help reduc ...
Quartz Crystals Found in the U.S.(Post)I apologize-we recently acquired a huge collection of mostly Petrified Wood and as that was not our expertise, I have spent a lot of time learning all I can about it. While learning I have been writi ...
Manmade, Synthetic, and Imitation Gemstones(Post)What is the difference between: manmade, synthetic or imitation gemstones? SYNTHETIC GEMSTONES A synthetic stone is a laboratory grown stone that exhibits essentially the same physical, optical and c ...
History of Gemstones(Post)The age of gemstones, when they were formed within the Earth, ranges from millions to billions of years ago. Gemstones (both precious and semiprecious) have been used as tools, in rituals, religious ...
History of Jewelry (Post)Jewelry is a word used to describe small decorative objects worn for personal adornment. Jewelry is derived from the Latin word jocale, which means plaything”. That word evolved into the Old Fr ...
Precious Gemstones Found in the USA(Post)Previously I wrote about Diamonds Found in The U.S.A. found here: https://www.barlowsgems.net/stones-and-jewelry-bl... And Pearls Found in the USA found here: https://www.barlowsgems.net/stones-and-j ...
Using Designer Stone Cabochons In Jewelry (Post)Are you ready to start working with Unique and High Quality stone cabochons? Today the mainstream jewelry world has come a long way. No more plain old gold and diamonds or fake plastic stones. Today ...
Agate Cabochons(Page)Agate Cabochons are a member of the Chalcedony family of semiprecious gemstones. Chalcedony (kal SED' nee) is any form of microcrystalline quartz, where the crystals are too small to be seen with ...
State Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils and Rocks(Page)Did you know that most states have official rocks, minerals, gemstones, and or fossils? Find out what rock, mineral or gemstone your state is known for: ALABAMA = GEMSTONE: Star Blue Quartz - MI ...
Metaphysical Stone Meanings(Page)Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that investigates principles of reality transcending those of any particular science. It deals with defining “being”, such as “why do we ...