Royal Sahara Jasper
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The Royal Sahara Jasper (RSJ) was discovered by Janet ad George Sechler in the Sahara Desert, and is mined and excavated by hand. The RSH is highly dense and has uniform hardness, which allows it to have a porcelain finish. Other properties of the RSJ, and how jewelry makers should work with the stone, are discussed.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 1936-5942
Year: 2008
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Idar: something old, something new
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The 1998 International Trade Fair for Precious Stones and Jewellery held on Oct 2-5 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, displayed delicately shaped vases, bowls and other objects which are made of gem materials. Examples of items featured in the exhibit are Tahitian pearls and gemstone perfume bottles.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1999
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