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Did you know that General Electric successfully synthesized Jadeite? Jade has been prized since ancient times and is truly one of a kind. Its history…
Johnna Crider

February 2023

Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of gemology, which is something I’ve been interested in studying for several years now. As someone who has…
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Spiritually and somewhat physically.
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If you’re on Twitter and you follow me, chances are you may see some gem and mineral tweets pop up in your feed from time to time. This is nothing new…
Johnna Crider
I am often asked how I got into gems, minerals, and wire-wrapping jewelry, and my path into this world started on a bright sunny Saturday in the Little…
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I am starting a new job and have to relocate to another city for a few weeks, so I will be unable to ship orders during this time period. To celebrate…
Johnna Crider

January 2023

What is Jeremejevite and how much is it worth?Watch now (59 sec) | Jeremejevite is a rare crystal, and I am fortunate enough to have some in my collection to share with y'all. This small set of 10…
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There are many ways people create jewelry, and metalwork is popular. One form of jewelry, wire wrapping, is what I do, and it doesn’t require any heat…
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Pyrite up closePyrite is a neat mineral that has a lot of uses from jewelry to being mined for gold and to even producing iron needed to treat anemia.
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Fun facts about January's birthstoneWatch now (9 sec) | Garnet comes in many colors!
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December 2022

Video: Copper CarbonateWatch now (9 sec) | Basic copper carbonate is a copper carbonate hydroxide that can be formed with malachite, verdigris (green verditer or mountain…
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Cavansite: a toxic beautyWatch now (8 sec) | Cavansite (CaVanSite) is a beautiful turquoise-colored mineral named after the elements it's made up of: Calcium and Vanadium…
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