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PHANTOM RUSHES – CASES OF FALSE RUSHES AND HOAXES THROUGHOUT HISTORY

PHANTOM RUSHES – CASES OF FALSE RUSHES AND HOAXES THROUGHOUT HISTORY

Phantom rushes occur when stones or precious metals, often diamond or gold, are purported to be in a region only for there to be nothing. 

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The Amber Room: Eight Wonder of The World and Russia

The Amber Room: Eight Wonder of The World and Russia

The Amber Room was one of the prized possessions of Russia, first presented to the Tsars in 1717 by German leader Frederick William I. It...

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Joseph Grizzard and The Great Pearl Caper

Joseph Grizzard and The Great Pearl Caper

A true tale of a suave and urbane English rogue, Joseph Grizzard's story is long, but his most famous heist is the so-called "Great Pearl...

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A diamond lasts forever...so do their stories.

Diamonds top charts. There is no other way to put it. Simply, people just love them. They twinkle, sparkle, and are just downright gorgeous. Some...

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Rings for the Fingers - What do they Mean?

Rings for the Fingers - What do they Mean?

People like rings. They add to our style and just look good in general. Many people, however, assign meaning not only to the ring itself,...

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Female Pioneers for Gemstones!

 Here, we will be looking at the unsung heroes for gems: women. Unsurprisingly, they are criminally underrepresented, if not erased in certain areas. This does...

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Real Citrine vs Fake Heat-Treated Amethyst - The Real Story Behind the Controversy

How can you tell real citrine from fake citrine?  What is the difference between real citrine and heat treated amethyst?

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Onyx Stone for Influence

A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the powerful Onyx.

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Smoky Quartz Crystal Meaning - Crystal Healing Stones

Smoky Quartz Crystal Meaning - Crystal Healing Stones

A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the Druid's Stone, Smoky Quartz.

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Selenite - Stone of Clarity and Clearing Blockages

Selenite - Stone of Clarity and Clearing Blockages

A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the lunar desert rose, Selenite.

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Precious Gemstone Baby Names for Your Precious Little One

Precious Gemstone Baby Names for Your Precious Little One

Gemstones have been a part of our lives reaching back into the ancient world as our ancient ancestors recognized the benefits of gems & minerals. ...

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Emerald: Stone of Ancient Legend and Power

Emerald: Stone of Ancient Legend and Power

A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the viridian Emerald.

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Serpentine: Stone for Prosperity

Serpentine: Stone for Prosperity

A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the slithering stone gemstone.

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Rhyolite: Stone of Dreams

Rhyolite: Stone of Dreams

A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the earth-toned Rhyolite gemstone.

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Amazonite: Stone of the Inner Spirit

A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the stunning Amazonite gemstone.

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