Tag: diamonds
Celebrating Minerals
Minerals are identified by their structure which is made up of tiny particles called atoms. The way the atoms come together in each mineral...
Who is George Frederick Kunz?
George Frederick Kunz, remembered as America’s first gemologist, was born in New York City in 1856, a time when America knew little about gems...
Topaz & Diamond Hunting in Australia
Family trips hunting for topaz and diamonds in Australia by the dinner plate full leads to a lifetime passion for rockhounding.
Having caught the gemstone-hunting...
What’s the Best Diamond Alternative?
What's the best diamond alternative? Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend — and the number one choice for engagement rings — but there...
Are Synthetic Diamonds Real?
Are synthetic diamonds real? The short answer is yes. Companies have even made them from salad dressing. Find out the science behind how lab-created...
Hunting Herkimer Diamonds
Warning! Hunting Herkimer diamonds can be addictive! Do you remember the moment you fell in love, and it honestly changed your life? Ed Halleran...
What is Moldavite?
Moldavite is well known to mineral collectors, not so much for its semitransparency and bottle-green color, but for its meteoric origin.
What is Moldavite?
Moldavite is...
Virtual Excursion: Crater of Diamonds State Park
This blog post may focus on a virtual excursion, but it's also an excellent road trip destination recommendation. As Marilyn Monroe so eloquently said,...
A Luxury Gem Steeped in Fact & Fable
By Jim Brace-Thompson
The diamond is one fabled gemstone! For example, google “Hope Diamond” to see all the legends associated with just this one stone...
Spotlight on Juniors: Theo Gallegos
By Jim Brace-Thompson
Seven-year-old Theo Gallegos has been interested in rocks, minerals, and fossils for three years now. Already active in 4-H as well as...
