Articles related to "Gems And Minerals"

Picking out gemstone beads in person gives the jewelry maker a chance to compare quality, shape and color. Find out where and how to attend gemstone and mineral events.

Take a family vacation to northern Georgia and try panning for gold or digging for gemstones. It's a great family activity that could pay off big.

Rockhounds don't have to limit themselves to pay-to-dig mines. There are plenty of rock collecting areas that aren't commercially owned.

Although only 10, Ben Mohler has already participated in three fossil digs and is the youngest volunteer at the Arizona Museum of Natural History.

Uses of this stone can be traced through time. Greek origins stated that it had the power to prevent drunkenness. 21st-century healers call it the "stone of meditation".

Don't let memories sit in a closet when they can be displayed with honor in a custom made shadow box.

Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.

An expanse of beach and a sandbar isthmus stretch out to Partridge Island, a jewel washed by the Fundy tides - perfect for exploring and hiking.

Some of the best quartz crystals in the world can be found in Arkansas. Find the best locations to dig and how to collect these beautiful quartz specimens.

For anyone that enjoys rocks, gemstones, and jewelry, starting a hobby in lapidary is an excellent way to craft unique one-of-a-kind jewelry.

What begins as a pocket full of rocks can often transform into a beautiful rock & mineral collection. Learn how to create a gem collection to be proud of.

Most people rely on color to identify a gemstone, however this is not a reliable method. Rather, science has developed a number of ways to identify gems.

Flower essence therapy is a gentle, natural healing method that treats the entire person. It's easy to make remedies from flowers and ingredients on hand.

Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.