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Getting Stoned in Southern California!

Gemstoned… that is!Since the beginning of time, humanity has been using the energy of gemstones to experience profound spiritual growth,...
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International gem and jewlery show comes to Santa Monica

October 9-11th. The world's largest jewelry show is returning to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium this weekend. People from all over southern...
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Tips for shopping Tucson Gem Show 2012

Mecca for jewelry lovers occurs the first week of February. Tucson Gem Show goes on throughout the city. International vendors convene to sell...
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Benitoite, California's official state gemstone

  • California state gemstone
  • July 22, 2011
California nativeIf you have never heard of benitoite, you are not alone. If you’re a Californian, however, you should know benitoite as your...
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Javits Center JA Show hosts Lucky Gems

  • Lucky Gems
  • February 25, 2011
Lucky New Yorkers get to see Lucky Gems huge gemstone selections. New York’s Javits Convention Center again holds the JA Show from February...
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Heat treatment for gemstone color

  • Heat treating
  • January 29, 2011
The most common gemstone treatment for color is heat. To lighten or darken or deepen, intensify, clarify, or even change the color are objectives...
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Vendors consolidate at Tucson Gem Show 2011

The Tucson Gem Show happens again this year. Starting this week--in the last days of January--the Show runs through February 12 or so, depending on...
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Crystals and Gemstones

  • crystals and gemstones in paganism
  • January 17, 2011
Many Pagans use crystals and gemstones for different reasons, such as magical properties or theraputic properties. It really depends on the person...
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Rain forest jasper, the go "green" granite

  • Rainforest jasper
  • November 22, 2010
Go “green” with jasper in the rain forest variety. Rain forest jasper is a member of the chalcedony family of gemstones. When it&rsquo...
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Long wires necklace designs, a slideshow

When beautiful gemstones beg to show off, jewelry designers choose the long wires design.The long wires design is a jewelry invention of hand...
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