You won’t likely get rich from stumbling across an arrowhead or two while hiking. On the other hand, if you come across a large collection in an estate sale or an abandoned storage unit or being witlessly sold at a yard sale, you could potentially bring home a few thousand dollars. And the “few” is […]
Tag Archives: Precious Gems
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Thailand is known worldwide for precious gems, especially rubies and sapphires. Thailand imposes no import or export duty on raw or cut stones. Some of the most beautiful and rare stones are mined in Chantanburi and Mai Sot, Thailand. Next door in Burma, some of the most exquisite rubies are mined, and these also find […]
Jade is a really beautiful stone that many consumers think of in a very loving, old-fashioned way. In fact, very few colors have been associated with jade since most people think that it is a deep dark green created in the market. It is very durable, like hard rubber, and used in armor. When that […]
Cameo necklaces were particularly popular in Victorian times. Carved from precious stones or shells, these necklaces were a fashion staple. Today, cameos are seen in feminine and elegant shapes, which are the perfect accessory to add to a wedding Day habit. For brides who believe in the tradition of wearing something blue, a blue cameo […]
I am raising five children. There are four boys and only one girl! I guess being that she’s is my only girl I may enjoy these things just a little too much. Little things like doing her hair and painting her nails make us both so happy. There’s just something sweet and special about little […]