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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

Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that investigates principles of reality transcending those of any particular science. It deals with defining &ld

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

  "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

Reviews are so important these days.  It is how I decide what to purchase online.  However our products are one of a kind!  So here I have decided to post some pictures of our...

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

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 m

The belief in healing stones, healing crystals or the magical healing properties of stones is not new. In fact, belief in the supernatural power of rock

Care must be taken to protect your cabochon's polish and beauty. Both when setting the stone and when wearing your stone cabochon jewelry. Though most semiprecious stones are very durable in jewelry,

Small polished semiprecious gemstone slabs that are perfect for creative jewelers.  These pieces are called organic shaped cabochons by our customers, in reference to their more natural shapes. They

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

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

Bead Necklaces by Mary Hermansen using our Drilled Stone Bead Pendants I just had to share!  A wonderful customer of ours, Mary Hermansen recently sent me some pictures of her beautiful creations usin

Frequently Asked Questions for Barlow's Gems: Please note: Our stone cabochons and bead pendants are One of A Kind, due to the natural stone material there may be some natural flaws or inclusions...

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

A "cabochon" is described as gemstone that is not faceted, but is cut into a convex and usually highly polished shape.

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

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