Tucson Gem and Mineral Show 2019 Tips
It's time for my annual pilgrimage to hunt for shiny things at the Tucson Gem and Mineral show! Seriously, I have a countdown app running all year long that I reset...
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show 2019 Tips
It's time for my annual pilgrimage to hunt for shiny things at the Tucson Gem and Mineral show! Seriously, I have a countdown app running all year long that I reset...
Denver Gem and Mineral Show 2018 Tips
This was my first time to the Denver gem and mineral show which is held every year in September. This show is considerably smaller than the Tucson Gem Show and because...
Denver Gem and Mineral Show 2018 Tips
This was my first time to the Denver gem and mineral show which is held every year in September. This show is considerably smaller than the Tucson Gem Show and because...
Montana Sapphires: Tips for digging at the source
I love digging for rocks. Our first trip to Gem Mountain in Phillipsburg, Montana did not disappoint! The facility offers many tables and chairs for sorting, some in the sun...
Montana Sapphires: Tips for digging at the source
I love digging for rocks. Our first trip to Gem Mountain in Phillipsburg, Montana did not disappoint! The facility offers many tables and chairs for sorting, some in the sun...
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show 2018 Tips
Experiencing the Tucson Gem and Mineral show for the first time can be overwhelming, exhilarating, and an all around great adventure. It might be a good idea to take a...
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show 2018 Tips
Experiencing the Tucson Gem and Mineral show for the first time can be overwhelming, exhilarating, and an all around great adventure. It might be a good idea to take a...
Faceting Gemstones: Got OCD tendencies?
Out of curiosity and the fact that I love to learn new skills, I decided to try on precious gemstone faceting. Warning: It's not for the light hearted. The Rice...
Faceting Gemstones: Got OCD tendencies?
Out of curiosity and the fact that I love to learn new skills, I decided to try on precious gemstone faceting. Warning: It's not for the light hearted. The Rice...
Digging for Tourmaline in California
California is known for a particular type of crisp pink Tourmaline. You can also find plenty of green and black tourmaline in the state. There are a few mines in...
Digging for Tourmaline in California
California is known for a particular type of crisp pink Tourmaline. You can also find plenty of green and black tourmaline in the state. There are a few mines in...