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Chalcedony Cabochons(Page)
What are Agates, how do they form patterns or inclusions?(Post)
What are Agates, how are the formed, and what patterns and inclusions do they have? Agate is a member of the Chalcedony family. Chalcedony (kal SED' nee) is any form of microcrystalline quartz, where
Agate Cabochons(Page) Jasper Cabochons(Page) Natural Stone Cabochon Characteristics(Page) 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 -...
Precious vs Semiprecious Stones(Page) "Gemstone Cabochons" or "gems" are not scientific terms, but rather collective names for all ornamental stones usually cut and polished for jewelry. The realm of gemstones is very l
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 &ld
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 availabi
Petrified Wood Found in the USA(Post)Petrified Wood has been found in every state in the United States. Petrified Wood is found worldwide in sedimentary beds ranging in age from the Devonian (about 390 million years ago), when woody plan
Backing Your Stone Cabochons(Post)Sometimes when cutting a cabochon from softer stone materials you might cement a back to it. This is often done to stabilize or strength a stone. Various backings may also be used to enhance a gemston
The History of Stone Cutting and Polishing(Page)When asked what I do for a living, my response is usually “Lapidary”. This inevitably gets the “Huh?” response. Most people have no idea that there is a lapidary field and that lapidary may quite...
Turquoise found in the U.S.(Post)This is a continuation of exploring various rocks, minerals and gemstones, both precious and semiprecious, found in the U.S.A. We previously talked about semiprecious stones, and you can see that blog
Where does Turquoise come from?(Post)Turquoise is found in the southwest of the U.S., mostly in Arizona and Nevada. Turquoise is also found in Mexico and elsewhere in the world. In fact, most of the Turquoise currently on the market now
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-je
Chrysocolla Found in the U.S.(Post)I have been working on a series of gemstone materials with a special emphasis on where they are found right here in the United States. If you would like to view my previous entries including diamonds,
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 ma
Semiprecious Stones Found in the U.S.(Post)In the past few months, we have talked about Diamonds, Pearls and other Precious Gemstones found in the United States-you can check those blogs out here: https://www.barlowsgems.net/stones-and-jewelry
Jade found in the US(Post)Last month we talked about Turquoise, this month we are talking about Jade! There are two types of Jade: Jadeite and Nephrite. Nephrite is usually the more desirable and valuable. The important proper
Druses- Druse, Drusy, Druzy Cabochons(Page) 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 ch
Troubleshooting Casting Problems(Post)If you are new to jewelry making and are working with casting, you are likely to encounter some problems. Here are some troubleshooting ideas to consider if you are experiencing the following problems
Cutting Designer Cabochons(Page)
Rock and Mineral Identification-A Rockhounders Guide(Post)Rock and Mineral Identification-A Rockhounders Guide I’m writing this guide to help you understand a little better what some of these minerals or rocks may be or how to find more of them. This is not
The History of Southwest Native American Jewelry(Post)Beautiful Southwest Native American jewelry has a long and rich history. As early as 1795 Native Americans wore elaborate silver ornaments, but it wasn’t until somewhere in the 1850’s that the Navajos
Jewelry Settings or Jewelry Mountings Explained(Post)What is a jewelry setting or jewelry mounting? A “ jewelry setting” is a piece of jewelry, usually made of metal, that is complete- except for the stone or stones. This can be any type of jewelry from