Tag: gemstones
The Potomac Gemology Class & The Study of Gemology
By Helen Serras-Herman
Gemology is the scientific study of natural and artificial gemstones. It is part of the geosciences, a specialized branch of mineralogy. Gemology...
Issue Highlights: May 2021
Below is a snapshot of some of the topics and interests you can expect to see in the pages of the May 2021 issue...
What’s Your Favorite Rock Shop? Tell Us All About It!
With rock shops serving as an important cornerstone of our community, we’re asking you to share some information and a nomination, if you will,...
Making Memories of a Rockhounding Lifetime
Editor’s Note: As part of our year-long 50th anniversary, we invite readers to share one of your most special memories related to rockhounding and...
Issue Highlights: April 2021
Below is a snapshot of some of the topics and interests you can expect to see in the pages of the April 2021 issue...
Artist recalls getting ‘starstruck’ by gemstones
By Antoinette Rahn
Derek Katzenbach
Katzenbach Designs
www.katzenbachdesigns.com
(Mr. Katzenbach is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by ULTRA-TEC.)
Inspiration and encouragement are two...
Family heirloom sparks fondness for faceting
By Antoinette Rahn
Arya Akhavan
Lapidary hobbyist
(Mr. Akhavan is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by ULTRA-TEC.)
At some point in life,...
Lapidary endeavors offer infinite beauty
By Antoinette Rahn
Tom Mitchell
Mitchell Jewelry Studio
(Mr. Mitchell is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by ULTRA-TEC.)
How often have you...
Tailoring life around passions ignites joy
By Antoinette Rahn
Ryan Anderson
Ryan Joseph Gems
(Mr. Anderson is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by ULTRA-TEC.)
If you ask...
‘Going with the flow’ guides artist in gem cutting and daily...
By Antoinette Rahn
Joyce Wang
Salt Gems Company
(Ms. Wang is an artist featured in the Tools of the Trade profile sponsored by ULTRA-TEC.)
Having the ability to...
