Buying at the border: an intrepid jewelry artist made the trek to a border town in Thailand to buy his stones
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The adventure of shopping for gems at Mecca of Bangkok, Thailand, one of the most important centers for the gem and jewelry trade is shared. All the gems procured turned out to be clean, not heat-treated or dyed, or fracture sealed.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
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Agate days
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The 34th annual Moose Lake Agate Days, held from 19 July till 20 July 2003 is described. Central Minnesota is a hot spot for the amazing little stones called Lake Superior agates that can contain nearly every color in the spectrum.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
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