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• Will the real Dragon's Breath stone please stand up! - Dragon's Breath is the name given to a rare and highly collected man-made glass stone that was used in jewelry making around the early 1900's. Most of the settings you find are 925 sterling, but you will find... 
• Saphiret Glass - Made with gold & highly collectable! - Saphiret is an early glass used in jewelry making and was made during the late 1800s to mid 1900s. It was made in various countries,including Czechoslovakia and Germany during the mid 19th century. The glass... 
• Labradorite, Andesine, Sunstone, etc: the Feldspar Gems - Amazonite, Andesine, Moonstone, Oregon Sunstone, Labradorite, Oligoclase, Orthoclase and Sanidine*are rare, and often quite valuable, gems from the feldspar family of minerals. Feldspar itself is extremely... 
• Vintage Rhinestones - General Information &Terminology - Basic Vintage Rhinestone Information Rhinestone is a word used to define a faux gem that is usually made from either crystal, glass crystal, glass or plastic (acrylic).Vintage Rhinestones were primarily... 
• Choosing an Antique Cameo - Choosing an Antique Cameo What is a cameo? They are miniature sculptures, usually mounted as jewelry, but sometimes decorating boxes, buckles or other accessories. Cameos are gemstones carved in relief ,... 
• Buying PEARLS? Beware of the old "Bait and Switch!" - Buying pearls on eBay can get to be a bit like playing roulette. If you don't know what to look for, and if the seller doesn't offer a good explanation of his/her wares, you could be buying glass beads coated... 
• Obsidian - Gem Types - Obsidian is a glass-like mineral produced by volcanic flows. Many types of Obsidian are used as gemstones in jewelry, and some are quite rare and valuable.A fantastic variety of colors and patterns are... 
• Rock and Mineral Terminology - Everybody loves the beauty of natural rocks and minerals. However, not everybody knows the meaning of all the terms used in the industry. I’ve prepared this guide to help those people understand more about the... 
• HOW TO SPOT A FAKE BLUE STAR SAPPHIRE? - HOW TO SPOT A FAKE BLUE STAR SAPPHIRE? BLUE STAR SAPHIRE sometimes displays a three-ray, six-point star. These star sapphires are cut in a smooth domed cabochon cut to display the effect. The star is best... 
• Volume Control... Successfully Fuse Dichroic Cabochons - Volume Control... Successfully Transform Sandblasted Etched Dichroic Glass Tiles into Perfect Cabochons. Have you been frustrated with your cabochons not always keeping their shape when fused in your kiln?... 

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VINTAGE ROSE CABOCHON SILVER LOCKET NECKLACE COLOURS

LALIQUE CABOCHON PENDANT-HEART SHAPED WITH GOLD LOOP FOR CHAIN

LALIQUE CABOCHON EARRINGS

VINTAGE Taxco Wide Cuff Bracelet w/Black Cabochon Mexico
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VICTORIAN JABOT BROOCH SET WITH TURQUOISE CABOCHON

925 Sterling Silver Opal Cabochon & Marcasite Ribbon Ring Size: Q

925 Sterling Silver Gold Stone Cabochon & Marcasite Ring Size: P

Big Beautiful COSTUME CAMEO JEWELRY LOT*ACCESSORIES*CABOCHONS+
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