‘Dying interest’ Nov 16, 2009
The two say they search for a variety of rocks and fossils, including agate, horn coral, garnet and geodes. During the last meeting, Sally even wore jewelry she s made from rocks they ve found in the region. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
1,000 Springs Festival of the Arts attracts 70 artists Sep 18, 2009
Dick Morris used to scour the earth himself for jasper and agate for his silver jewelry. Now, he relies on others to dig most of the stones for him. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Kehoe’s a Bigfork-area gem for 70 years: Daughter still runs agate shop father started Aug 11, 2009
Missoulian: Kehoe s a Bigfork-area gem for 70 years: Daughter still runs agate shop father started ... Kehoe s a Bigfork-area gem for 70 years: Daughter still runs agate shop father startedBy KRISTI ALBERTSON Daily Inter Lake ... Jill Radasch of Allen, Texas, helps her daughter Jordan, 8, choose a pendant at Kehoe s Agate Shop in Bigfork recently as a reward for having an outstanding school year. (Missoulian, MT)
Small Biz: New jewelry business downtown Aug 2, 2009
The shop will carry a specialty line of wooden, agate and enamel rings, as well as a jewelry designer brand called H2, which features a metal combination of bronze and 18K white gold. Tena's also has dedicated a small space in the store for engravable items such as pewter trays, mint julep cups and baby rattles, and the business will have it's own engraver, Cadle said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
August 15 Heritage Festival to showcase many talents Aug 1, 2009
Simply Stones - jasper, agate, unakite, petrified stone. Robert Waller - walking sticks and canes. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Jessica Hicks’s unique jewelry has star appeal Jul 9, 2009
Below: a selection of her necklaces, agate pendants, and earrings, which are coveted by such Hollywood stars as Jessica Biel, Halle Berry, and Sarah Jessica Parker ... Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, and scads of other starlets also have been spotted in Hicks s whimsical silver paisley earrings, agate pendants, and cocktail rings. (Boston Globe)
Gem of a family event Apr 6, 2009
Strom displayed his collection of Montana agate at the two day show ... Using a diamond saw, he cuts the agate, then attaches a backing to aid in shaping the stone ... Strom said he and his wife, Sharon, buy pre-made jewelry settings and then insert their agates. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
