Giant Tanzanite to be Displayed at Tucson Gem Show

January 14, 2009

The largest tanzanite ever discovered has been cut and polished and will be on display at AGTA GemFair Tucson. The unusually large piece of rough was uncovered at the TanzaniteOne mining facility in Meralani, Tanzania, in early 2008. Rare Multicolor Gems, at its cutting facilities in Jaipur, India, shaped the 525.55-ct. stone “to reflect maximum […]

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Bench Magazine is Going GREEN!

January 14, 2009

Bench Magazine is Going GREEN! Bench Magazine has always been printed on Recycled Paper. However, even recycled paper consumes enormous amounts of electricity and water in its production. Plus it uses up valuable landfills just like ordinary paper. In addition, large amounts of diesel and gasoline fuels are wasted shipping the magazine across the country […]

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Bench Magazine – Complete Set – ALL 30 Issues!

January 14, 2009

Last Chance to Order the Complete Set of Bench Magazine. The Magazine Written BY Bench Jewelers For Bench Jewelers. Issues contain articles on Custom Jewelry Making, Stone Setting, Laser Welding, CAD, Jewelry Repairs, Bench Tips, and More. They show you step by step how to improve the quality of your work and make your life […]

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SUNSTONE – this just in!!!!!

January 13, 2009

This just in from the Dust Devil Mining Company!http://www.dustdevilmining.com/ TUCSON ! We have a new location at the Tucson Show this year. You’ll find us in the GJX location on Granada across the street from the Convention Center. We’re located in the Idar-Oberstein Group Annex right by the entrance. oregon-sunstone.com (Exotic Gemstones) Booth 4203 Dust […]

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Ganoksin Orchid Winter Raffle is officially here!

January 12, 2009

Ganoksin Orchid Winter Raffle is officially here! Total prize package is $ 18,467.95 http://www.userblogs.ganoksin.com/events/raffle-09.htm Win the tools and equipment you really want! The Orchid 2009 Raffle is officially here! 2009 Orchid Raffle Prizes are outstanding! Yippee! – Total prize package is $18,467.95 This year the prize list is incredible! Some wonderful Sponsors have contacted us […]

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HELP!!! Too Many Choices….

January 11, 2009

People ask me why I go to the Tucson Gem Show each year – well here is a great example…these are the seminars I would like to attend. Wednesday, Feb. 4Bezel Setting- Learn to Set Faceted and Cabochon StonesBilly Beadle- Master Stone Setter & Technical Trainer at Stuller, Inc.(GemHall II, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.)Billy delivers […]

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Sunday – Lazy Link Love….

January 11, 2009

Photo Credit: tanzanite_10ct_03 Super Gem from babarara on Flickr.com Lazy Link Love…Feeling a little lazy on this warm Sunday afternoon – so I thought I would show a little Link Love to some of my favorite resources… Some great info about and examples of Colored Stones: MUNSTEINER http://www.munsteiner-cut.de/ The Opal Society http://www.opalsociety.org/ AGTA http://www.agta.org/ Jewelry […]

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Illinois Senate Seats For Sale!

January 10, 2009

Newsflash: More Illinois Senate seats are for sale! Silver and 14k gold chairs are being sold by Peoria, Ill., jeweler Brad Pettet, owner of Pettet Jewelry Designs. Pettet crafted three-quarter-inch replicas to make light of an otherwise serious situation—Gov. Rod Blagojevich being accused of trying to sell the vacant Senate seat of President-elect Barack Obama. […]

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Local Events…yes, there is more than just the TGS!

January 7, 2009

Also, local artist Anne Mitchell has some really great workshops going on in her studio: Patina’s and Metals Workshop with Gail Moore 2009 Tucson Workshops a 3-day metals experience

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New Student Craft Zine Weeks Submissions!

January 7, 2009

Taking Flight: Inspiration And Techniques To Give Your Creative Spirit Wings (Paperback)by Kelly Rae Roberts (book is in no way associated with NSCZ) For Immediate release The National Student Craft Zine welcomes submissions from student artists and writers. The National Student Craft Zine cultivates critical dialogue among students engaged in formal craft training throughout the […]

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