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Stones and Jewelry Blog

Chrysocolla Found in the U.S.

Chrysocolla Found in the U.S.

Posted by Barlows Gems on 5th Jun 2026

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 yo
Quartz Crystals Found in the U.S.

Quartz Crystals Found in the U.S.

Posted by BarlowsGems on 22nd Apr 2026

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 le
Investing in Gemstones

Investing in Gemstones

Posted by BarlowsGems on 12th Nov 2025

Should I invest in precious gemstones and semiprecious gemstones? An investment is an outlay of money for income or profit. A good investmen
Measurements Used for Gemstones

Measurements Used for Gemstones

Posted by BarlowsGems on 21st Oct 2025

The most common way to weigh cut gemstones or cabochon stones is by the carat. A carat is 1/5 of a gram, or there are 5 carats to a gram. Th
Gemstone Testing

Gemstone Testing

Posted by BarlowsGems on 18th Sep 2025

How are gemstones tested and appraised? When a gemstone is presented for appraisal, the jeweler will need to determine for sure what the gem