August 2002 Vol.32 Num.8
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
North Carolina Emerald Strike!
Rich green gems are here in abundance
by Bob Jones
The Colorful History of Alexandrite
Russia's signature stone has a fascinating past
by Yuliya Korchevskaya
Rock Shop Spotlight
This Northern California rock shop is worth a visit
by Roger McPherson
Get into Lapidary
Lapidary clubs in the Western and Southern U.S.
My Greenbrier Agate Adventure
Finding serendipity in West Virginia
by Dorothy S. Sites
Mints Coin New Jewelry Lines
Designer collections from the kings of currency
The Rice Northwest Museum
An excellent West Coast lapidary collection
by Bob Jones
Is Silver Still Precious?
The white metal's value drops with its price
by Steve Voynick
Colorado's Gemstones
The Centennial State boasts a rainbow of precious stones
by Steve Voynick
Field Trips
Victorio Mountains Beryl
Crystal hunting in the New Mexico hills
by Robert Beard
Table of Contents (pdf)
Features
North Carolina Emerald Strike!
Rich green gems are here in abundance
by Bob Jones
The Colorful History of Alexandrite
Russia's signature stone has a fascinating past
by Yuliya Korchevskaya
Rock Shop Spotlight
This Northern California rock shop is worth a visit
by Roger McPherson
Get into Lapidary
Lapidary clubs in the Western and Southern U.S.
My Greenbrier Agate Adventure
Finding serendipity in West Virginia
by Dorothy S. Sites
Mints Coin New Jewelry Lines
Designer collections from the kings of currency
The Rice Northwest Museum
An excellent West Coast lapidary collection
by Bob Jones
Is Silver Still Precious?
The white metal's value drops with its price
by Steve Voynick
Colorado's Gemstones
The Centennial State boasts a rainbow of precious stones
by Steve Voynick
Field Trips
Victorio Mountains Beryl
Crystal hunting in the New Mexico hills
by Robert Beard
