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 same effect. The ancients realized this when [...]
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 ‘re-creation’ of natural Zircon. What you may [...]
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 and I think in the memories of [...]
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 in November, you probably know that [...]
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, but this story is of my [...]
Russia in the early 1990's was an interesting place. It had only been a few years since the breakup of the former Soviet Union and they were still struggling with the change over from a totalitarian regime to their [...]
There are things that come into our lives that leave an impression. It can be an event, a place, or even a thing, that burns into our memory. And, even though we might not think of it for years, [...]
Aerolineas Argentinas is a name that I will remember for the rest of my life.. I don't often get scared, and when I do, it seldom lasts. But, one trip home from Brazil remains the one time that I [...]
Perhaps the man that I owe the most for the gift of my explorer’s heart and thrill-seeking spirit is Roger – Edmonton’s own Indiana Jones. I met Roger back in 1978 when he was just starting a gem importing [...]
Sometimes people complain about all the big city lights – neon signs and lit up billboards flashing. But, imagine for a moment that they all disappeared. Imagine the darkness. I learned in a hurry what that would be like [...]
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