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500 Silver Jewelry Designs: The Powerful Allure of a Precious Metal
This new addition to the 500 gallery-book series presents an outstanding and visually diverse collection of handmade silver art jewelry by both established and emerging international designers. From time-honored forging […]
Agates of Lake Superior: Stunning Varieties and How They Are Formed
The definitive book on Lake Superior’s agates is here. If you’re a casual rock collector, you will find Agates of Lake Superior fun, interesting and beautiful. If you’re a more […]
Approved Reference List of Classification & Common Names for Fossils
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Bead and Button #23 February 1998
The intricate beads of Lani Ching; Flapper flair-make a beaded bead lariat; Button robes of the Pacific Northwest; Build translucent clay faces; Wrap a delicate dangle necklace.
Bead and Button #24 April 1998
Create this button and bead necklace; 2 Brick-stitch sculptures to weave; Larry Scott’s glass beads glow with humor; Marbling with liquid sculpey.
Carolina Rocks!: The Geology of South Carolina
A comprehensive study of the many layers of sand, clay, and rock that make up the Palmetto state. Examines the geologic history of the state and lists geology resources and […]
Colorado Rockhounding: A Guide to Minerals, Gemstones, and Fossils
Colorado Rockhounding is a complete guide to the state’s rich and varied mineral, gemstone, and fossil sources. In Colorado, rockhounds may pick agate and petrified wood from the vast Great […]
Contemporary Wire Wrapped Jewelry
In this book, the authors introduce you to the elegance and fun of wire wrap artistry. Use your creativity as you follow clear, concise text, detailed photographs, and full size […]
Gem Minerals of Idaho
Gem Minerals of Idaho, designed for beginners and for those collectors visiting Idaho for the first time, it is a guide to some of the countless collecting areas of the […]
Gems and Minerals Magazine #313 October 1963
Field trips in California, Washington; A new gem lathe; Carving small figures; A catalog of gem material values.
Gems and Minerals Magazine #370 January 1970
Modern art with gemstones; Minerals in Mexico; How to drill a cabochon.
Gemstone Buying Guide
These highly informative guides by Renee Newman are an indispensable aid to anyone interested in being a “savvy” buyer of gems and jewelry. A comprehensive mix of technical and practical […]
Gemstones of North America
Complete and authoritative, this volume combines accurate geological and mineralogical information with detailed descriptions of gem localities for the field collector.” – 8×10″ 675 pages profusely, historic photographs and color […]
