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Category Archives: Gemstones
New Louisana Official Gemstone
A bill reported out of committee in Louisiana will changed the state’s current gemstone, agate, to the “cabochon-cut” shell of the Crassostrea virginica, an oyster native to the Eastern Seaboard and the Gulf Coast. The Committee on Senate and Governmental … Continue reading
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Tagged Common oyster, Crassostrea virginica, Louisiana, oyster, oyster shell
Bead Stringers Seeing Blue
Posted in Fashion, Gemstones
Tagged bead stringers, blue gemstones, fashion trends, gemstones
Seasonal Risks to Gemstones
Antoinette Matlins, the author of Jewelry & Gems, the Buying Guide, has written a very helpful article describing the risks to jewelry posed by summer activities. Below are her tips along with some comments of my own. These may be … Continue reading
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Tagged gemstones, protecting gemstones
What’s In A (Gemstone) Name?
One of the most troubling and perplexing characteristics of the gem trade for beginners is the widespread use of trade names and misnomers for gemstones. Most of the time, the names are not intended to deceive. Over time, the usage … Continue reading
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