Sunsets & "diamonds." (Sunset Beach, Cape May, New Jersey is deposit site of quartz)(includes related article)

Article Abstract:

A husband and wife team visits Sunset Beach in Cape May, NJ to prospect for the well-known Cape May 'diamonds.' These are the quartz pebbles that continuously wash ashore at the beach.

Natural resources, Collections and collecting, Beaches, Cape May, New Jersey, Quartz

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Spoils from the sea

Article Abstract:

Nautical archeologists often find valuable artifacts under the sea. Such artifacts include tin ingots, jewelry and ancient carvings which are now exhibited in libraries and museums.

Treasure-trove

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Intarsia-by-number

Article Abstract:

Lapidary George McConnell has mastered the art of intarsia or creating a mosaic pattern from various stones. The creation of an intarsia pendant is described.

Design and construction, Jewelry, Marquetry

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