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Precious Gems From Antiquity: Diamonds, Amber, Opals

Three of the oldest of all the gemstones, diamonds, amber, and opals have inspired artists and authors alike with their amazing qualities. These, above all other gems, have captured our imagination. Believed by some to be gifts from the gods, myths and lore have abound about these beautiful gemstones...

17 comments    diamonds unique gifts amber
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Beautiful Wire Wrapped Jewellery - How To Make Your Own Pendant

create your own jewellery, how to make jewellery, sterling silver jewellery, 14k gold jewellery,I have been creating wire wrapped jewellery for approximately five years now, and the most common remark I receive, aside from being told how stunning they are, is how difficult they must be to make. Of...

154 comments    jewellery sterling silver
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Thailand Crime

Even in beautiful Thailand there are bad guys. Scammers are common in Bangkok There are also motorcycle gangs in Ko Samui. violent street robberies in Pattaya and property frauds in Hua Hin. Things to look out for....

17 comments    travel safety crime
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Know Your Precious Stones

Precious stones, also known as gemstones or gems, are so named because they range from somewhat to very rare, beautiful once polished, and are of a type that is appropriate for use in jewelry. Sometimes precious stones are extremely rare or highly...

27 comments    jewelry diamonds gemstones
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How To Make Decorative Ice Gems For Your Yard (With Step-By-Step Images)

Learn to make decorative ice gems in five easy steps. Includes step-by-step instructions and images. Ice gems are a fun, easy craft for adults and kids alike, and are a wonderful conversation starter. Add flair and an artistic touch to your winter garden this year!

46 comments    home decorating garden decor
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Benefits Of Red Coral Gemstone

Italian Red Coral 9.98 Carats Italian Red Coral 11.23 Carats Italian Red Coral 8.57 Carats Italian Red Coral Triangle Shapped 10.23 Carats Italian Red Coral Triangle Shapped 9.37 Carats Italian Red Coral Triangle Shapped 11.37 Carats Italian Red...

15 comments    coral gem great barrier reef
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Precious and Semi Precious Gemstones Jewelry

This is a master hub of all my gemstone articles. Descriptions and galleries of precious and semiprecious gemstones are given along with the links of my 90 plus articles on gems and more to come.

23 comments    gemstones gemstone jewelry
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Gem Mining Vacations

Thinking about mining for gems? Here is a listing of some of the more successful gem mining sites and some tips on what to expect!

32 comments    vacations diamonds diamond
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Pink Tourmaline: Gems & Gemstone Mining at The Pala Mining District California

March 3, 2010 On a recent vacation to California by way of Temecula, it was hard to believe that only minutes away lay an area with green rolling hills and citrus groves. Winding dirt roads make their way through nearby agricultural areas, but one...

0 comments    travel gemstones gems
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Mined from pegmatites,gems and rare minerals

This is a question I am often asked while talking about mineral collecting.What is a pegmatite? My simple answer is a light colored rock formation which consist of large crystals of feldspar,quartz and...

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