Tag: lapidary
Bestingems.com: Grateful for the Present and Building Toward the Future
Bestingems.com is a sponsor of
By Antoinette Rahn
Ajay Bansal’s pursuit of a career in the gemstone industry began when he was attending college in New...
The Gem Shop, Inc.: Evolution Through Ethical Operation
By Antoinette Rahn
Fifty years in business is a serious accomplishment.
Doing business using the same steadfast code of ethics, commitment to collaboration, and willingness and...
Bench Tips: Searching for the Perfect Cab
By Bob Rush
Often, as I am searching my mind for the next project, I get stuck on a certain image that requires a unique...
Catching Up With Cutting Edge Supply
By Antoinette Rahn
Do you recall the person(s) who introduced you to geology, rockhounding, or lapidary work, or perhaps was the first to fully encourage...
7 Questions With Steve Voynick
Editor’s Note: As part of our year-long 50th Anniversary celebration, we will feature Q&As with regular Rock & Gem contributors and others in the...
Shows Spotlight: Tucson Spring 2021 Schedule
By Antoinette Rahn
It may sound a little cheesy, but when I was thinking about , I couldn't help but hear the song "Reunited" by...
Gem Artists of North America — Celebrating 25 Years
By Helen Serras-Herman
A quarter century has passed since the birth of the Gem Artists of North America (GANA), an organization comprising lovers of the...
WANTED: Stories About Rockhounding Tools and Lapidary Equipment
By Antoinette Rahn
To some, the idea of having a favorite tool or piece of machinery/equipment may seem strange. However, it doesn't sound odd to...
Parting Shot: Turritella agate
The large gastropod (snail) fossils preserved in this type of stone create a dynamic appearance, with the white and tan coloring of the coiled...
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...
