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Years Ago in LJ:
Read highlights from the November 1955 Lapidary Journal. Online Exclusive!
About our cover...
GEMS, Top 4: pink sapphire courtesty Philip Zahn & Assoc.,
photo © Lee-Carraher; purple, pink, and yellow-orange sapphires, Michael
Schofield collection, photo © Jeff Scovil. Center 4, top right to bottom
left: topaz and peridot, courtesy Pala International, photo: Wimon Manorotkul;
spessartite garnet, courtesy James Alger Co.; and yellow sapphire, courtesy Philip
Zahn & Assoc., photo © Lee-Carraher. Lower 3: sapphire, Michael Schofield
collection, photo © Jeff Scovil; aquamarine, courtesy James Alger Co.; and
tourmaline, courtesy Philip Zahn, photo © Lee-Carraher. EARRINGS by Jennifer
L. Mank, photo: Todd Murray.
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Lapidary Journal -
November 2005
Print Magazine
Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
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T . F E A T U R E S |
| 18 |
I Know What I Mean - COVER STORY
What exactly is a gem-quality gem? Navigating the waters of stone terminology
and ratings can be frustrating when word meanings aren't exactly written in stone.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson. |
| 24 |
Inside Quartz - MINERALS/GEMS
Colorful inclusions in quartz have always added a special appeal to this most
popular mineral. A new discovery in Brazil yields inclusions of gilalite in quartz.
By John I. Koivula and John S. White. |
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The Mystery of Gemstone Polish - GEMS/LAPIDARY
We know how to polish a stone, but very few people know how polishing happens.
We take a look at the debate, hoping to shed some light on a very mysterious procedure.
By Stephen W. Attaway, Ph.D.
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| S T E P . B Y .
S T E P |
| 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. |
| 35 |
Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor. |
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Bi-metal Keum-bo Earrings
Fabricated 24K and sterling post earrings.
By Jennifer L. Mank.
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Metal Clay Cuff
Woven PMC+® sheet.
By Kathy St. Martin.
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| 46 |
Moonrise
A "new mistake" facet design.
By Karle Bethke.
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48
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Egyptian Coil Bracelet
A new look for an old classic.
By Linda Nicholson.
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53
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Autumn Leaves Bead
Advanced lampwork technique, Part II of II.
By Kim Fields.
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