Stones and Jewelry Blog

Beautiful Southwest Native American jewelry has a long and rich history. As early as 1795 Native Americans wore elaborate silver ornamen

Here is a list for beginner jewelers of recommended tools and equipment.  This is not a complete list of everything used by jewe

Sometimes when cutting a cabochon from softer gemstone materials it may be a good idea to cement a back to it. This is often done to

What is the definition of, or difference between: manmade, synthetic or imitation gemstones? SYNTHETIC GEMSTONES A synthetic st

First off you may ask what is a gemstone enhancement? An gemstone enhancement is any process, other than cutting and polishing, th

Are you ready to start working with Unique and High Quality stone cabochons? Today the mainstream jewelry world has come a long way.

So are you coming to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show 2020? Thousands of dealers and buyers from all over the world flock to the sma

What is a jewelry setting or jewelry mounting? A “ jewelry setting” is a piece of jewelry, usually made of metal, that is complete-

Jewelry findings are jewelry making supplies that aren’t settings, or stones. In historical times jewelers had to hand make all