Luxury waits for no recovery Nov 21, 2008
When the eyewear idea was born two years ago, Yurman said it felt like a logical next step in the progression from jewelry "because both are adornment." Embellished with 18-karat gold, diamonds and semiprecious stones such as citrine, amethyst and white agate, the sunglasses in the women's line incorporate the cable and cushion shapes that are iconic to his oeuvre. (Men are appeased with Zeiss precision lenses. (International Herald Tribune)
Glass impressions Oct 11, 2008
JOYCE EDLEFSEN/Standard Journal--glass artist Laura Ellis incorporates a slice of natural blue agate into this small glass piece on a stand. The piece represents a stream, a rock and bubbles gurgling. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Bunch of beads: New store allows customers to make their own jewelry Sep 4, 2008
The selection includes Czech glass beads in a huge variety of colors and shapes; Chinese glass novelty beads, lucite and acrylic beads; pearls in all shapes, sizes, and colors; semi-precious stones, turquoise, coral, agate, jasper, tourmaline, emerald, ruby and sapphire; and wood, shell, bone and horn beads. Leland said business has been really good with several customers coming in two or three times a week. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Born to rock Aug 15, 2008
Two years later, they d joined the Willamette Valley Agate and Mineral Society, and they are now self-confessed rock addicts of the geological kind ... Newcomers can hunt for Oregon s abundant and varied supply of high-quality agates, petrified woods, sunstones and many other types of rocks ... The Sweet Home area is rich in rock treasures, including rare colored agates and petrified wood. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Looting of Iraq sites destroys history, distresses scholars Aug 13, 2008
In June, U.S. customs officials returned 11 looted agate and alabaster seals to Iraq after discovering them in Philadelphia. Jordan returned 2,466 looted items, gold coins, jewelry and manuscripts to Iraq that same month. (USA Today -- Tech)
Lustrous visions, cut from stone Jul 13, 2008
That Italian term, which translates as hard rock or hardstone, refers foremost to an intricate inlay of finely cut, highly polished slices of semiprecious stones: agate, lapis lazuli, jasper, carnelian, alabaster, rock crystal, amethyst ... But stone had been treasured and constantly reused for millenniums, as suggested by the show's small opening gallery devoted to "origins." The displays reach back to ancient Egypt, in the form of a lion-size sphinx, and ancient Rome, in a tiny perfume bottle... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
LOOKING JUST BELOW THE SURFACE Jul 5, 2008
Calcite, pyrite, epidote, magnecite, scheelite, jasper, agate, garnet, muscovite; the list goes on. Gold may be what made the Mother Lode famous, but if you know where to look, many other rare or semi-precious treasures can be found, much closer to the surface. (The Union Democrat)
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK Jun 22, 2008
Ohs said many of his finds, from amethyst, marble and pyrites to agates and fossilized crustaceans, come from Outside ... Her passion is fossils, petrified wood and agates, smooth stones she has a soft spot for ... I have one rock with an agate inside, a rare find in my world. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Stolen antiquities returned to Iraq Jun 10, 2008
Nestled in a protective foam casing inside a small square box were 11 cylinder seals made from agate and alabaster. They once hung around the necks of important men of state and were used to affix their personal stamps to documents. (MSNBC -- International)
Carving a hobby out of rocks Jun 10, 2008
Favorite stones for lapidary include jade, agate, quartz and ruby ... He began carving frogs and other wildlife from agate and moss agate, then moved on to more expensive gem stones ... One of his favorites, Mottled Sculpin In Moss Agate, is a carving of fish. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Rock of ages Apr 20, 2008
Whether it was on horseback or on foot, the young rockhound kept his eyes down on the ground, gathering up arrowheads, Montana agates and fossils. He learned to cut stone with a rock saw and make agate jewelry. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'Ancient civilization . . . broken to pieces' Jan 22, 2008
At his two-story cinder-block home, he pulls out old jewelry boxes and rummages through spools of thread to find ancient gems of agate and carnelian. His most treasured possession is a thumb-sized cylinder with a man's face carved into one side and a woman's face into the other. (Los Angeles Times)
How to bring the past to life in 2008 Jan 11, 2008
Unsigned period reproduction pieces that are signatures of the style can be used to create the neoclassical look: Here, Dragonette's 1940s urn lamp is one of a pair that sells for $4,800, and the agate obelisk on the bar is $1,100 per pair. The bronze sphinx ($1,500) sits on the Madison, a Dragonette design based on the campaign table ($1,400 in bronze and marble). (FOX59, IN)
Lighthouse tales: Combing beaches for little treasures Jan 11, 2008
The most prized seem to be the agates. So what are agates anyway ... Most of the agates that are found on the beach at Battery Point Lighthouse are a light, milky color. (Daily Triplicate)
Spill puts hundreds of thousands of migrating birds at risk Nov 16, 2007
Hundreds of miles of shoreline has been stained: At Rodeo, Muir, Stinson and Agate beaches, in Sausalito and Tiburon and at Angel Island in Marin County. On the coast, thick oil globules have hit as far south as Montara in San Mateo County, raising concerns for the Fitzgerald State Reserve at Moss Beach, and north to Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A heaping helping of seconds and leftovers Nov 15, 2007
Wind chimes, educational items, candleholders, rock lamps, home and garden gifts, and agate bookends are other possibilities for gifts. Details: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ocheyedan couple gives S-O students insight on rocks Nov 12, 2007
Jim shows a slice of Brazilian agate that he sliced and polished. Agate is found in a round ball shape. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
A lot of rock but no roll at Highland Nov 9, 2007
Dealers, demonstrations and displays will feature everything from agate to wire wrapping, she said. Highland Geology Professor Steve Simpson said the show will include natural phenomenon as well as crafts. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Ivanka Trump Sparkles With Jewelry Line Oct 17, 2007
She showed Chen a white agate cocktail ring that costs around $4,000, as well as an engagement ring that cost $2. 5 million. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Jewelry shines with 'Luxe Life' Oct 15, 2007
Just a few of the nearly 100 interesting pieces are a circa 1900 Statue of Liberty ornament in agate, diamonds, silver and 18-carat gold; a circa 1890 salamander pendant watch of diamonds, enamel and gold; and a bronze and diamond coral reef bracelet. Luxe Life "sort of mirrors American history itself, our progress," said Charles Scheips, a writer and cultural historian who guest- curated the exhibit. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Glorious Glow Oct 15, 2007
Currently, the most popular stones range from amber in various browns to red coral, Mexican fire agate and watermelon tourmaline mined in Brazil and Africa. Celebrity style trends and the growing popularity of organic and natural living have helped to popularize gemstone jewelry. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
West Marin Mini-Stonehenge Oct 7, 2007
BOLINAS / Sharing the secret of West Marin's rock circle / Bolinas Ridge site proves more elusive than namesake town, but just as special. " The quirky coastal hamlet of Bolinas is famously hard to find - residents have been known to rip down the directional road signs. But to add a hunt for a stone circle that's even more elusive than the town itself? Bring it on. Preliminary calls to both Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the large swaths of recreational... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Mattress and sofa outlet open Oct 5, 2007
"So we've expanded our inventory for beads, jewelry and rocks. We got a dinosaur jawbone, a big new selection of turquoise beads and a lot of new amethysts. We also doubled our tie-dye shirts and added a bunch of agate wind chimes." ... "We expanded our gemstone bead selection to include coral, tourmaline, jaspers, jades, agates and moonstone," Herman said ... "People really like the agates.". (Daily Triplicate)
Rock hounds roll in search for prehistory Aug 4, 2007
The couple stocks native specimens, like "aurora borealis," a marble found in Hatcher Pass, crystals from the Brooks Range and the more common jasper and agate, in their shop. Marcia uses her silversmithing skills to decorate her lapidary jewelry with filigree. (Anchorage Daily News)
Couple finds culture and story in jewelry Jul 29, 2007
While most of the items in the recent collection are jade pieces, the New Zealand artists also make jewelry from bone, Pacific pearl and red agate. Namesnik said the symbols often reflected in the Maori carvings, such as hooks, are shared by ancient cultures tens of thousands of miles away, as well as closer to home throughout Polynesia. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Two Fish Gallery is gem dandy spot for affordable jewelry Jul 3, 2007
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The soul of the Sahara, brought alive in regal display May 27, 2007
The fruit of decades of research and long-standing friendships, it's a dazzling show filled with beautifully crafted and adorned functional objects -- camel saddles of the sort Seligman rode in, tents, bags, swords, amulets, cushions, dresses, earrings, spoons and drums -- made of leather, wood and silver, bits of ebony, agate beads, brass and gold. Drawn from museums in the United States and Europe -- including UCLA's Fowler Museum, which created the exhibition with Stanford -- they express the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Newcastle Notes: City refinances Wyoming water loan Apr 16, 2007
He uses all types of stone such hematite, jasper, jade, turquoise, agate, petrified wood, etc. All of his pieces our one of a kind and he will also do custom orders as well. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
47th Annual Gem and Mineral Show is planned Saturday, Sunday in Canton Apr 12, 2007
He has items made from all types of material including jade, agate, and onyx ... The display will show old rock marbles, clay marbles, agate marbles and others of made of various materials. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
On-the-cuff chic is back Mar 16, 2007
The collection dates from the late 1800s onward and prices range from $15 to $800 for a pair bearing a carved agate cameo set in 18-carat gold. "Those are not glued together, they are natural formations," Turnberg points out. (Boston Globe)
Festival 2007 showcases unique, handmade arts, crafts Feb 28, 2007
Some of the lampshade art has an agate in the center that the light shines through when the lamp is turned on. A smaller version is made into a pin that can be worn on clothing or used to decorate a hat, basket, gourd, or picture frame. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Vendors ready to rock your world: Show's many facets include jewelry making, stone carving, fossil displays Feb 22, 2007
First-time attendees of the Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society's Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show beware: You may just leave with an insatiable obsession for obsidian, a fancy for fossils or an all-encompassing affection for agate. Such is the addictive nature of the hobby, according to Stan Bennett, the show's dealers chair. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A Gem of a Valentine's Day Gift Feb 9, 2007
May: Emerald and agate. Agates have the distinction of being one of the world's oldest good luck charms and talismans and it is also considered a strong healing stone ... Agates are striped by nature and take on the shapes of the landscapes nearby, such as chalcedony quartz. (Mammoth Times, CA)
Artist-builder wants to restore downtown Feb 1, 2007
Ray and Anne VanBebber used half of the building for a residence and half contained the rock shop where they sold agate jewelry that he made. Ray VanBebber died in 1972 and Anne VanBebber continued to live in the building and operate the shop until she died, at age 90, in June 2003. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Bradenton bookstore features local writers Jan 22, 2007
Dona Lee Gould has opened Village Voices and Eclectic Art Emporium at 1010 10th Ave. W. in Bradenton's Village of the Arts. We searched and waited for a great location and we feel we've got it," said Kelly Butler. Seattle's Best Coffee is owned by Starbucks. The coffee is different in that it's known for its smoother European-style roast, whether it be medium or dark-roasted coffee. Coffee alternatives range from frozen beverages to Tazo Chai Tea.Coffee Corner also offers fresh baked bagels,... (Herald-Tribune)
