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ABOUT OUR COVER...
Top: Cuff bracelet by Roger Wilbur, using turquoise set in sterling silver. Photo: Caroline Wright Photography. Below: Sterling silver cuff bracelet by Darryl Edwards, using turquoise, coral, and various jaspers. Photo: Deb Whalen.
COMING UP:
We’ll head into the workshop to
tumble-polish metals, and give you tips on balancing your design creativity and the everyday needs of your business.
Feature Story:
Wild About Turquoise
DESIGNER GALLERY: Turquoise jewelry by Tana Acton in our Designer Gallery
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Lapidary Journal - May 2003
Annual Buyers' Directory
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Directory Section | Features | Step-By-Step
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| D I R E C T O R Y |
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Products & Services
Our index of products and services references dealers and suppliers by product and service offered.
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147
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Suppliers
Our listing of dealers, suppliers, and other businesses gives names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, Web sites, and the products and services each company offers.
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195
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Locations of Suppliers
Our index of company locations references companies by the city, state, or province and country in which the business is located.
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200
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Schools & Classes |
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206
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Museums
A guide to gem, gemology, mineral, jewelry, earth science and bead museums throughout the globe.
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210
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Clubs
Gem, Mineral, Lapidary
& Collectors Clubs.
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222
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Bead Societies
A listing of bead societies throughout North America and Europe.
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224
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Associations
Professional Associations, Organizations and Guilds
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| F E A T U R E S |
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Sacred Blue - COVER STORY
Three jewelers share just what it is about turquoise that holds such powerful sway over those who use and wear it.
By Annie Osburn
BONUS WEB FEATURE: Turquoise jewelry by Tana Acton in our Designer Gallery
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Wild About Turquoise - GEMSTONES
Never out of style, but currently more popular than ever, turquoise is a star with a host of imitators.
By Liz Kuhns
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Learning Online - TECHNOLOGY
While few gem or jewelry schools offer online classes, there’s plenty on the Web to help you find the teacher, information, or suppliers you need.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson
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41
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Amateur Competition Faceting - FACETING
When amateurs measure their skills against each other, everyone comes out a winner, because everyone comes away a better faceter.
By Jerry L. Capps
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45
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Casting Call - IN THE WORKSHOP
In the seventh and final part of our series on lost wax casting, we tackle the final stage — casting procedures.
By Sara M. Sanford
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51
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Honey in a Rock - EXPEDITION
Once a producer of golden building stone, a New Mexico site now offers unique specimens of banded honey onyx.
By Robert Beard
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The Geometry of Beauty - FACETING
In the third part of a sneak preview of his upcoming book, the author examines how the refinement of the lapidary art ushered in the modern period of gem appreciation.
By Richard W. Wise
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61
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Twist and . . . Ouch! - HEALTH
If hours spent in the workshop leave you with a sore back, achy wrists, or a stiff neck, your body is talking to you and you should be listening.
By Charles Lewton-Brain
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To Market, To Market - BUSINESS
A marketing plan is more than just an exercise in ambition, it’s a road map for your jewelry business.
By Suzanne Wade
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| S T E P . B Y . S T E P |
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Levels:
 Beginner: Someone just starting out can complete this project and be happy with the results.
 Beginner/Intermediate: Someone who has had experience with the material can happily complete this project, but will also learn something new by doing it.
 Intermediate: A comfortable project for someone who has a good working knowledge of the material.
 Intermediate/Advanced: A project for someone who is ready for a more challenging approach to a material they have worked with repeatedly.
 Advanced: A good project for someone who is confident with the material and has had a lot of experience with the techniques.
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| Step By Step |
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Chainmaker Extraordinaire
By Tamara L. Honaman, Step by Step Editor
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70
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Opal Enhancer
Opal set in a hammered yellow gold bezel, Part I.
By Allyson S.Y. Farris
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74
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Merrill's Inspiration
Intermediate faceting project
By Ernie Hawes
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76
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Fitted Broad Collar
Echoes from ancient Egypt, Part I
By Bette Kelley
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82
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Classic Black and White
One polymer cane with many looks
By Kathy Weaver
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86
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Transformations
From food and clay to hollow silver bead.
By Sherry Fotopoulos
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| D E P A R T M E N T S |
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6
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From the Editor
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12
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Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips
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13
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Now @ LapidaryJournal.com
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14
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Your Comments
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16
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Facets
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20
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Gem Price Index
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91
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Product News
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92
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Product Highlights:
Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.
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94
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News & Notices:
Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.
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96
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Media Reviews
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136
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Show Calendar
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A D V E R T I S I N G . S E C T I O N S
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97
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Website Directory
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140
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Fee Mining Directory
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144
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Bead Board
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150
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Bead Shops
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152
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Tool & Supply Shop
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160
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Marketplace
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227
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Classified Advertising
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233
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Advertisers' Index
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