Marbles are collected by millions of people all over the world. These toys have been around for generations. Many types of toy marbles are worth thousands of dollars. Toy marbles found in the ruins of ancient...
An aquarium that is full of fish can be a beautiful living centerpiece for almost any room in almost any home. Doctors and dentists will sometimes use aquariums in their waiting rooms, since the fish can...
To the newbie mineral buyers out there: beware of the fake turquoise. Real turquoise is sold by the gram. It costs BIG TIME. Expect to pay good money for the real stuff.Here are some links that offer good...
I thought I knew a lot about eBay. I've been selling here for 8 years (5 of those as a PowerSeller) and between my three accounts have racked up over 15,000 positive feedback to 1 negative comment. So it was...
When you buy a crystal or mineral specimen for a collection, are you looking for that classic textbook description? You bet you are! But, you often find that there are about 15 others also looking for the same...
We are frequently asked how to get started in the art of rock cutting, Lapidary. A broken piece of rock or pebble fairly thin, 1 inch in length, ¾ inch wide and ¼ inch thick, the closer the shape is to a dome...
This is not for the serious collector who spends big bucks on specimens, nor someone who wants an appraisal on their collection. This is for the person who loves rocks, buys them because they look pretty, or...
.·:*¨¨*:·.PAINTING ON ROCKS?.·:*¨¨*:·.This art form has such a tangible, accessible quality. Painted rocks invite the viewer to hold them and look at them from different angles. I like the uniqueness and...
History The art of Stone Appreciation was started in the Orient over 5,000 years ago. It is known by many names in different countries. Although not technically correct, in America they are called Suiseki or...
QUARTZSITE is the MECCA for Rock, mineral and fossil lovers! Quartzsite Arizona is located near the Colorado river at the junction of Interstate 10 and U.S. 95. It is a very small town. Every winter it has...
