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by rocks2dust
Sun Jul 25, 2021 3:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: humour
Replies: 1595
Views: 119830

Re: humour

Finnish humor...
by rocks2dust
Thu Jul 01, 2021 11:13 pm
Forum: Metals
Topic: The uses of silver over time
Replies: 2
Views: 265

Re: The uses of silver over time

Yes, I switched to the antimicrobial silver ion ointment for cuts and scrapes from those antibiotic creams that just encourage drug resistance. Just to add that the value of silver (like every other commodity) depends on perception: in ancient Egypt, silver was valued more highly than gold. The only...
by rocks2dust
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:34 am
Forum: Gemstones
Topic: Britt’s July 4 Pick: Victorian Ring By Fred Leighton
Replies: 1
Views: 200

Re: Britt’s July 4 Pick: Victorian Ring By Fred Leighton

The moonstone looks like it has a cat's eye. Could be just the lighting, but would be a more worthy centerpiece if it does have a bright line. Because of the yellow gold, the flag association didn't jump out at me, but it is a nice ring regardless of what links anyone sees. I totally agree with the ...
by rocks2dust
Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Time flies when you're having fun! 7 years and counting ...
Replies: 2
Views: 476

Re: Time flies when you're having fun! 7 years and counting ...

Doesn't seem like 7 years (though I definitely FEEL those years).

Love the pink limb photo!
by rocks2dust
Tue May 25, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: What's the deal with lucite and thermoplastic jewelry?
Replies: 3
Views: 288

Re: What's the deal with lucite and thermoplastic jewelry?

No clue. Perhaps similar to the fondness for stinky Celluloid and Bakelite early thermoplastic costume jewelry from the first half of the 20th century? Or maybe 3D printing, polymer clays, and similar newer products making crafting in plastic more accessible? Regardless, with the world drowning in t...
by rocks2dust
Tue May 18, 2021 5:22 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello From Sweden, New York State
Replies: 19
Views: 2057

Re: Hello From Sweden, New York State

Very nice. What steps are you going through for hand sanding-polishing opal?
by rocks2dust
Sun May 16, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello From Sweden, New York State
Replies: 19
Views: 2057

Re: Hello From Sweden, New York State

Welcome!
by rocks2dust
Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:04 am
Forum: Synthetic/Lab-created
Topic: How To Lose Money in the Diamond Business-- Lots of It
Replies: 1
Views: 382

Re: How To Lose Money in the Diamond Business-- Lots of It

Agree with the author. I would take it even further: at the point that the synthetic or treated becomes "good enough" for most consumers, the bottom tends to drop out of the market. One need only look at the prices of artificially irradiated blue topaz. Once, blue topaz was among the most ...
by rocks2dust
Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:10 am
Forum: Gemstones
Topic: Take a Peek at All the Big Stones Heading to Auction This Spring
Replies: 1
Views: 261

Re: Take a Peek at All the Big Stones Heading to Auction This Spring

Hey, 2 emeralds that would actually tempt me to wear a brooch. I need a much bigger COVID stimulus check, however.
by rocks2dust
Mon Mar 29, 2021 6:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Louvre Collections database
Replies: 2
Views: 350

Re: Louvre Collections database

You beat me to this. Eons ago, before that pyramid got plonked into the courtyard, I recall spending a wonderful day wandering through the Louvre.

The main collections page is at https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ (from which you can go directly to the jewelry if so inclined).