http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Category/Lapidary/50 Lapidary articles from Search The World Articles Rss Follow Up Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:33:01 -0600 Lapidary shows are a wonderful place to stock up on all you need to make jewelry. These shows can be wholesale or retail and sell ready to wear jewelry as well as jewelry components such as beads, cut stones, and findings. They can also be a good resource for equipment and tools. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Lapidary-Shows/44200 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Lapidary-Shows/44200 Several common techniques are used in gem cutting or lapidary work such as the following: http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Gemstone-Cutting---Lapidary-Techniques/44198 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Gemstone-Cutting---Lapidary-Techniques/44198 When people tell me that they have a nice four ct. aquamarine stone ring, they tell me that they just noticed that the stone was chipped and do jewelry shops actually repair stones? This is a good question and one that lots of people have to deal with. I want to say first that I am glad you have an aquamarine! This makes me smile in a sentimental and special way. Why? Well, with so much blue topaz on the market today, the wonderful aquamarine has almost faded in the public eyes. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Fixing-A-Chip-In-Your-Gemstone/44196 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Fixing-A-Chip-In-Your-Gemstone/44196 The word lapidary refers to a person who masters the art of cutting and polishing stones. Apart from the mineral and gem stones he also works on the materials like glass, horn, bones, corals, copal, shells, pearls, jet etc. These are durable metals and they can carve designs on them. These items could be showpieces, broaches etc. In fact there are various patterns of designs which are observed in their work. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Learn-About-the-Craft-of-Lapidary/44195 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Learn-About-the-Craft-of-Lapidary/44195 For over two years now we have been offering free Gem, Lapidary, Jewelry and Metal Detecting club websites for all Australian Clubs. That includes hosting and updating at no charge. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Free-Gem-and-Lapidary-Websites-For-All-Australian-Clubs-/6541 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Free-Gem-and-Lapidary-Websites-For-All-Australian-Clubs-/6541 Opals have fascinated people for centuries. As early as the first century AD, the Roman Pliny wrote of opals: In them you shall see the living fire of ruby, the glorious purple of the amethyst, the sea-green of the emerald all glittering together in an incredible mixture of light. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Creating-Opals/5303 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Creating-Opals/5303 Don't be fooled into buying fake pearls by a shifty jeweler. Learn what to look for so you know a quality pearl when you see one. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/What-Smart-Consumers-Look-For-In-A-Pearl/3660 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/What-Smart-Consumers-Look-For-In-A-Pearl/3660 I have never really been interested in rock tumbling. Recently I have taken a closer look at it because starting to think that in fact there may well be a market for it within my gemstone store. I am still not interested at all in tumbling a piece of rough rock though. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Learning-To-Tumble-Gemstone-Preforms-For-The-First-Time/542 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Learning-To-Tumble-Gemstone-Preforms-For-The-First-Time/542 Chrysocolla is another one of Copper's crystal offspring. This hydrated Copper crystal has two distinct personalities. In its purest form, Chrysocolla is brittle, soft and unsuitable for jewelry and such, without undergoing enhancements. However, if silica is available to "agatize" a Chrysocolla specimen, the resulting crystal is an enchanting stone, hard enough to cut into jewelry, spheres and unique carvings. These Chrysocolla silicates are also known as gem silica. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Chrysocolla-The-Gemstone-Mineral/540 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Chrysocolla-The-Gemstone-Mineral/540 The art of carving gemstones and rocks is known as Lapidary, and it is a challenging and rewarding hobby. If would like to learn how to carve purple jasper, a mentor is the preferable way to learn. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Carve-a-Bowl-out-of-Purple-Jasper/301 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/How-to-Carve-a-Bowl-out-of-Purple-Jasper/301 Every time you have new or existing product you can post an article about it on Search The World Articles for free. Post as many articles as you like and include your website url in each. You can use script and add photos of your product details as well. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Dealers-Here-s-Your-Chance-/249 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Dealers-Here-s-Your-Chance-/249 Amber is a beautiful gift from mother nature. It comes in many different colors - yellow, orange, red, white, brown, green, blue and almost black. It may be transparent or clouded. Transparent tones range from pale to dark yellow, to yellow light brown. Cloudy amber comes in many colors. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Are-You-An-Amber-Gal-/140 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Are-You-An-Amber-Gal-/140 It's all about collecting what you like. Once you've been collecting for a while you'll soon know yourself what others will like. http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Collecting-Fossils/29 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.search-the-world.com/articles/Article/Collecting-Fossils/29