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From Rock & Gem, I had no idea there was a distinction between rose quartz and pink quartz so I hope you find this as informative and interesting as I did. ;) https://www.rockngem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rose-quartz-pink-quartz.5.jpg A section of golden-yellow citrine occupies the center ...

This is on the Royal Peacock opal mine that's near John's claims, so if this inspires any of you to try your hand at finding your own opals you might want to PM him for more information if you plan on going out there.

I don't know if any of you are using this platform, but in case you're considering it here's input from some jewelers who are using it that might sway you one way or the other. ;) Have You Found Any Use for ChatGPT in Your Stores? May 28, 2024 by Rob Bates https://www.jckonline.com/wp-content/upload...

Her new flagship boutique looks very nice, and the vintage Murano glass chandelier is probably the best part of the store so I wish we had a better shot of it, but at least we can get a sense of its beauty in the second shot below. ;) Q&A: Jewelry Designer Lauren Harwell Godfrey on Her Flagship ...

Despite the calendar having changed from May to June, I found one last hurrah for our May babies and emerald lovers, and it's a pretty good one so check these out. I like the circular pendant beneath the 2-stone ring, and the heart shaped emerald necklace from this one so see what appeals to you. ;)...

What makes this one unusual is that the jeweler scamming the public is a woman, which we see so seldom I can't even remember posting about a woman scam artist before. The fairytale they were telling customers is one for the books, so I'll try to watch for more on this as the story unfolds. Here's wh...

Wow!! The fossils found in the tar pits are astounding, and this says that horses and camels(!) originated right here in the U.S. (who'd have thunk!), so I hope you find this as interesting and informative as I did.

These are great representations of luxury jewels, and they're all lovely and well made, but the men's ring with the opal if fabulous, and the insect's wings in the next shot are well done so the ring is my favorite, and the bug is the second favorite. Nice work on all of them, but especially the rin...

I seem to remember posting one about love found at the show last year too, but maybe it wasn't the JCK show and this year they're focusing on love after asking people to comment on how their relationship evolved at the show, which is a nice change from the usual so I hope you enjoy these love stores...

Their new boutiques are lovely so a big congrats to them for entering the U.S. market. Here's the scoop. ;) Panerai Highlights Italian Hospitality at New Boston and Honolulu Boutiques By Karen Dybis | May 31, 2024 https://www.jckonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Panerai-Hawaii-6.jpg "Luxury...