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Trapiche gemstones are fascinating specimens of colored gemstones because the formation sets them apart from the norm, and they're not found in great numbers like common gemstones so rarity enters into the picture. The turtle earrings in the lead pic are darling, and they wouldn't have to ask me twi...

This is an ad I found in the Jewellery Business newsletter today that some of you might want to take advantage of. ;) https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/newsletter/20240321-GIA/house/bnrJewelleryBusinessORG.png Try a GIA Online Gemology Course Today https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/newsletter/202403...

This one's for you goldsmiths out there and it's in San Diego (or Sandy Ego as I call it :lol: ) in early June so here's the info and there's more at the link ;) SNAG x San Diego June 5–8, 2024 https://files.constantcontact.com/3e2a24f3901/76225b21-6952-4bf5-90af-b2c5a8e8fce3.png "SNAG (the Soc...

From Roskin Gem News Report, this virtual conference on diamonds might interest some of you. ;) AGA Virtual Conference 2024 Diamonds From All Angles https://files.constantcontact.com/3e2a24f3901/f9288097-6464-4fa5-ade7-11f0c9accc16.png "The Accredited Gemologists Association presents four guest...

This one from Jewellery Business is on alternative gemstone options other than diamonds, and points out the pluses and minuses of using each type since even though I was taught all gemstones have colorless forms, some stones are just not suitable for jewelry so check this out and see what you think ...

With so many members on the left coast I thought some of you might like to know about this since they're having a 60% off sale before they move to their new location in Palo Alto. It's great to see a company with such longevity continuing on when we see so many who don't, so a big congrats to them. ...

Awesome! Britt treats us to 2 magnificent pieces of opal jewelry eye candy, and they're really quite impressive so check out this bracelet, and imagine how good the necklace is since that shot doesn't do it justice. 8-) Britt’s Pick: Jacquie Aiche’s Opal Inlay Curb Chain Bracelet By Brittany Siminit...

Thankfully, not 5 minutes after I called John to tell him a severe storm took out the power at 3am this morning, the local electric company got it back on for us, most likely because we're labeled as a needy home with crippled Steve here, and it sure feels good to have the a/c running again, and I'm...

I couldn't believe I found the tiger and then the cat with the mane hat so I could tie them both together last week. That only happened once before in all these years as far as I can recall. Since they put up last week's and the week before's funnies last week I have no news to report except that th...

Although this isn't about weather or space phenomenon I think it will interest some of you so I'm posting here for lack of another category it might fit in. It reminds me of the 'future maps' I saw years ago that said rising tides would change us up here in the mountains into beachfront property. I ...