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ABOUT OUR COVER...
Hinged bracelet by Fullerton-Bahr of sterling silver, 18K and 22K yellow gold, 14K green and rose gold, mokume gane, keshi pearl, diamond. Photo: Hap Sakwa.
Years Ago in LJ: Read highlights from the June 1954 Lapidary Journal. Online Exclusive!
 Bangle or Bracelet?
Connie Fox shows us how to make a bracelet with the look of a bangle in Step by Step.
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Lapidary Journal - June 2004
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
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The Ultimate Challenge - COVER STORY/JEWELRY PROFILE
Always looking to mix things up, John Bahr and Lynda Fullerton find their greatest challenge in working with mokume gane.
By Cathleen McCarthy
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Rough Treatment - GEMS
No matter what stone you buy, odds are that it's been treated in some way. But "treated" doesn't mean "cheat" - we take a look at the common forms of gem treatments.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson
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Rising Sunstone - MINING
A new sunstone mine in Oregon uncovers a wealth of beautiful material, with future plans to open the site to collectors.
By Chris Rose
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Levels:
 Beginner:
Someone just starting out can complete this project and be happy with the results.
 Beginner/Intermediate: Someone who has had experience with the material can happily complete this project, but will also learn something new by doing it.
 Intermediate:
A comfortable project for someone who has a good working knowledge of the material.
 Intermediate/ Advanced:
A project for someone who is ready for a more challenging approach to a material they have worked with repeatedly.
 Advanced:
A good project for someone who is confident with the material and has had a lot of experience with the techniques.
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Pins and More
By Tamara Honaman, Step by Step Editor
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Bangle or Bracelet?
Wire-wrapped links create a flexible bangle bracelet.
By Connie Fox
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Heart on Fire
Faceted heart-shaped gem.
By Dan Clayton
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A Bead That Looks Back
Lampworking an eye bead.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson with Will Stokes
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Surprise Setting
Custom silver bezel.
By Kay Benham, Contributing Editor
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Business Card Holder
Part I - Assembling the brass base.
By Marv Dahmen
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