The lady comes to Boise

Article Abstract:

The 1995 American Federation of Mineralogical Societies' annual convention and exhibit will be sponsored by the Idaho Gem Club in Boise, ID, in Jul. 1995. One of the major attractions in the exhibit will be the 44,772-carat faceted smoky quartz called the 'Lady.'

Exhibitions, Quartz, Boise, Idaho, American Federation of Mineralogical Societies

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Opal fever in a wheat field

Article Abstract:

An opal-mining rush began in Washington after the 1890 discovery of opals by a Whitman County farmer digging a well. However, water and hard rock complicated the mining and the opal industry died with the Panic of 1893.

Washington, Mining industry, Natural resources, Opals

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Centered between east and west

Article Abstract:

A profile of jewelry designer Lee Rumsey Haga is provided. Due to her diverse background, Haga's designs reflect western aesthetics and the philosophies of Asian cultures.

Works, Jewelers, Jewelers (Persons), Haga, Lee Rumsey

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