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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 pla ...
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 ...
Fossils Found in the United States(Post)Fossils have been found in every continent, and in every state in the United States. The United States has an very rich fossil record that tells the story of how ancient animals and plants evolved, l ...
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-jewelr ...
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 ...
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 ...
​Tools and Equipment for the Beginner Jeweler(Post)Here is a list for beginner jewelers of recommended tools and equipment: This is not a complete list of everything used by jewelers, rather it is intended as a beginners guide to the basics, and incl ...
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 tha ...
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 ...
Chalcedony Cabochons(Page)Chalcedony is a variety of Quartz stones that includes both jaspers and agates. Chalcedony (kal SED' nee) is any form of cryptocrystalline quartz , where the crystals are too small to be seen ...
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 ...
Focal Point Drilled Stone Beads (Page) Drilled stone beads and gemstone focal point bead pendants. These gorgeous larger focal point beads are custom cut for the creative beader, jeweler or wire wrapper. At Barlows Gems we hav ...
Cabochon Definition(Page)What is a cabochon? Lapidary is the art of cutting, grinding and polishing rough rock into a finished piece of art. When that piece of art is intended for jewelry the cut is usually referred to as a ...