Radical Rhodochrosite

Radical Rhodochrosite

Blog, Gemstones

I am not normally one to get excited about pink. Other people I know are, but pink and I don’t usually get along. Except when it comes to Rhodochrosite. A stunningly pink banded mineral, and a truly magnificent stone that is not only pink, but practically stands...
The Magical Topaz of… Invisibility?

The Magical Topaz of… Invisibility?

Blog, Fabulous Feature on Friday

Fabulous Friday Gemstones I come across more lapidary artists than I can shake a stick at (or afford), but one of my major down falls are unusually cut gemstones, like this stunning blue Topaz from Dr. Barbara Smigel’s course on Gemology shown here from her website:...