The Black Rainbow | Uses of Obsidian
Native American people traded obsidian throughout the Americas. Each volcano and each volcanic eruption produced a distinguishable type of obsidian. Continue reading The Black Rainbow | Uses of Obsidian
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The Artist As An Entrepreneur | The Truth About Building a Artistic Business
Even if you walk another path temporarily, your dream will call you back. Continue reading The Artist As An Entrepreneur | The Truth About Building a Artistic Business
Nephrite | A Weapon of Peace
The Maori called nephrite Pounamu. In New Zealand, the gemstone is found only in South Island. Continue reading Nephrite | A Weapon of Peace
A Brief History of Diamonds | From Earth-Grown to Lab-Grown
The pandemic dealt a big blow to the diamond industry last year, with every link in the supply chain—from miners to diamond cutters to luxury boutiques—being closed or seeing activity curtailed. Continue reading A Brief History of Diamonds | From Earth-Grown to Lab-Grown
The Crystallisation of Commerce | A History of Lapiz Lazuli
There is something sacrosanct about understanding the journey of the commodity that we purchase for either personal or commercial use. Continue reading The Crystallisation of Commerce | A History of Lapiz Lazuli
The Mercantile 