Making it as a jewelry maker
Article Abstract:
Outstanding jewelry designers and artisans acknowledge with gratitude their debt to Linda Fisher, owner of Fisher's Custom Design Jewelry in Berkeley, CA. She has earned their respect and admiration because she sets high standards while, at the same time, encouraging struggling artists.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1996
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Like fine wine
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Common questions about amethyst are answered. It is explained that amethyst came from the Greek word amethustos and refers to violet or purple crystalline quartz. It is believed that amethyst has its origins from the classical mythology involving Bacchus, Diana and the nymph, Amethyst.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1999
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In the light of day
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Chrysoprase is a beautiful naturally formed microcrystalline green quartz with nickel-stains. It was first scientifically studied in 1757 by Johann Gottlob Lehmann, a Prussian mining official.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1992
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