Afghanistan has always been a tough place to mine Gemstones..
The air was cool and dry, what there was of it. There’s not much at 12,000 feet in the Hindu Kush Mountain range of Afghanistan. Jed (the names have been changed to […]
Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone
Have you ever gazed into a pool of water and found yourself being hypnotized by it’s cool, peaceful tranquility? Well, gazing into the depths of this month’s birthstone, Aquamarine, can have the […]
December’s Blog: Blue Zircon
Did you know that Zircon is actually a Natural Gemstone? Most people still think of it as a popular Diamond imitation called “Cubic Zirconia”. “Cubic” (as it’s known) is a man made […]
“Give me your pants, I’ll sew them for you”
Even though there were times when I asked myself “What the heck are you doing here?”, I’ve always enjoyed my trips to Brazil. One trip in particular stands out in my memory […]
November’s Blog: Imperial Topaz
Now you too can have long life.. beauty.. and.. intelligence.. and all just by wearing a Topaz above your heart! Well, that’s what they believed in ancient India.
For those of you born […]
My first night in Brazil
A night in Brazil
‘warning.. contain’s content not suitable for young children”
not really… well, maybe just a little
I’ve alluded to my first trip to Brazil with Roger in a previous blog, […]
