Thank you for taking the time to read my guide on antique jeweled filigree vanity items. Almost all of them I have been able to purchase on eBay, as well as antique shops and flea markets. I have collected...
Wow! I assumed everyone knew what wire wrapped jewelry was.....OOPS! Just because I am a wire jewelry artist, surrounded by it every day, doesn't mean everyone knows what wire wrapped jewelry is! If you...
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...
Legend has it that on the long way from the Earth’s heart up towards the sun, Tourmaline traveled along a rainbow. And on its way it collected all the colors of the rainbow.It is easy to see why ancient people...
Some people believe that certain rocks and crystals have “healing” abilities. The metaphysical system of treating disease is based on divine Science or Mind and affirmative prayer bringing health and harmony...
Hi my name is andi mcclure. Before you read this, I wanted to let my Dear Readers and Fellow Cobalt Lovers know, that this guide is from a beginner and I am running on bits of info acquired completely from...
The Egyptians have been using turquoise as ornamentation for thousands of years. It has been so widely simulated by the most diverse materials, and even the ancient Egyptians imitated it with a ceramic...
SMOKY QUARTZ, the black or brown variety of quartz ========================================================================= VARIETY INFORMATION:VARIETY OF: Quartz , SiO 2 . USES: Gemstone and ornamental...
The History of Gold - Part 1 Gold was among the first metals to be mined because it commonly occurs in its native form, that is, not combined with other elements, because it is beautiful and imperishable, and...
hemical Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Mineral Name: Malachite Color: Banded light and dark green Hardness: 4.0 Specific Gravity: 3.80 Malachite derives its name from the Greek word for "mallow"meaning, a...