What's an Opal? Have you ever wondered how an opal is formed? How old is it? What is it? Well, here are some answers to those common questions. Opal Creation Opal is formed from a solution of silicon...
What is sniping? Sniping is a sophisticated bidding strategy of placing a bid in the last few seconds of an auction so that your fellow competing bidders have no time to react. It is the intelligent way to...
Many qualities and types of turquoise are available on the market today. The following are terms often used by dealers to describe the grade of turquoise that is available for sale. You should bear in mind,...
Diamond Clarity- What is a "Feather"? When you shop for diamonds, you will notice that the clarity has a great impact on the price. A small percentage of diamonds are graded Internally Flawless ( under a...
The Turquoise we sell is natural stone; there are five kinds of turquoise in the bead industry:Natural Turquoise - turquoise that is so hard and beautiful that it is simply mined, cut, polished and set into a...
A Bit of History Amethyst comes from the Greek word Amethystus, meaning "not drunken", probably due to the wine-like color, and often symbolized sobriety. The most highly prized of the quartz family,...
There are several scales that are used by Gemologists to determine hardness, durability or the scratch resistance of gemstones. The one that is most widely recognized is the Moh scale, which is really a table...
Chalcedony is a catch all term that includes many well known varieties of cryptocrystalline quartz gemstones. They are found in all 50 States, in many colors and color combinations, and in sedimentary,...
Copycat Crafters on EBay - What's a Crafter to Do? I have been selling my original handmade craft designs on EBay since 2001. During that time, I have met some really terrific people who have turned into...
No doubt, many wonder at what age should they buy a child a piece of jewelry. T There's no hard and fast rule as to the age a child should wear a piece of jewelry. This is a decision best left up to the gift...