SOME ADVICE ON CHOOSING AND BUYING USED MICROSCOPES by James McHone of Stones2Gems.Polarizing and brightfield microscopes have been important tools in my geological research and teaching for the past 40...
Like all jewelry, your wire wrapped jewelry needs to be properly cared for and cleaned. Properly cleaning caring for your jewelry can make a world of difference in maintaining its beauty and keeping it...
Ok, so you have a crystal, crystal skull or another stone. You may be asking yourself, what comes next?Here are a few simple things you can do to get started.Clearing your Crystals, Crystal Skulls and other...
The more you ask a seller about their jewelry or gem stones the better prepared you will be to bid on or purchase the item with confidence. The world of gems and semi-precious gemstones can be very...
Many Unknowingly Have Grossly Overbid On Used Canon Lenses Sometimes In Excess Of 200%-400% Due To Deceptive Guides, Reviews And Ad Descriptions! This guide assists the less experienced bidder in avoiding...
6 Rules for Avoiding Ripoffs and Finding a Great Stone at a Good Price Are there great bargains in gemstones on the internet, as many people claim? Or it as risky as the tourist who buys gems on the street in...
There are a few gems which can display spectacular color and other effects under certain lighting conditions. These effects are often rare and desirable. Here are definitions for some terms you may encounter...
Canon sell a number of lenses in a special series they refer to as L for “luxury.” These are their most expensive and highest-quality lenses, and are readily identifiable by the red stripe painted around the...
Diamond Glossary Abrasion: Tiny nicks along facet junctions, producing white fuzzy lines instead of sharp crisp facet edges. Baguette: A step cut in the shape of a small rectangular stone. May be tapered...
Is it real or Memorex? The fluorescent mineral hobby is a rewarding and interesting pastime. Instead of collecting rocks that have no special abilities, no skills, or tricks "Glowhounds" expect their rocks to...