Et Gems: Black Diamonds Come From Outer Space
Volcanic blasts send the gems in a short amount of time to the surface where they can be mined. "This process preserves the unique crystal structure that makes diamonds the hardest natural material known," said Sonia Esperanca of the National .. ... [... more]
Live Science |
Emeralds (The Fred Ward Gem Book)
 Part of the Fred Ward Gem Book Series. This lavishly illustrated book in the all-color series includes History and Lore, Hunt for Treasure, Romancing the Stone, Jewels and Artifacts, Synthetic Emeralds, Fakes, and Imitations; and Buying & Caring for ... [... more]
$14.95
Amazon.com |
Buxus 'Green Gem'
Best grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers sun-dappled part shade and moist, sandy loams with a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline pH. Tolerant of pruning and shearing. 'Little Gem' is noted for ... [... more]
Missouri Botanical Garden |
Prairie Style, Art Moderne Gem, Las Vegas Home
This episode features houses from three different eras in three different states, Illinois, Arizona and Nevada. The Illinois house is a prairie-style home from 1906. The Arizona house is a restored art moderne gem from the early 1940s and the ... [... more]
Home and Garden Television |
Career Advice: Finding Hidden Gems On Your Career Path
Career Advice: Finding Hidden Gems on Your Career Path [... more]
CIO |
The Care And Safe Storage Of Crystals And Gems
Gems can be cleaned without spending a lot of money on jewelry cleaner. Simply use small amounts of ammonia and water. Certain gems, like pearls, lapus lazuli, and opals should not be cleaned this way because they are too porous. They should only ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Frozen Gems
Everyone's got a half pound of ground beef or a couple of frozen chicken legs sitting in the freezer, but how do you thaw out rock solid gems and turn them into delicious meals? Dave reaches into his freezer and slow cooks three dishes back to ... [... more]
Food Network |
Navrathan (9 Gems) Kurma
The name of the curry ‘ Navrathan’ stands for 9 gems - that’s 9 different vegetables are used to create a unique and outstanding curry. ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Gem Identification Made Easy, 2nd Edition: A Hands-On ...
New, revised, expanded edition of the first and only book of its kind. Covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use. Practical. Non-technical. Shows how to identify diamonds, colored gemstones, and pearls, and separate ... [... more]
$34.95
Amazon.com |
The National Gem Collection
The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History holds the world's greatest collection of gems. In this beautiful book, now available in paperback, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem and Mineral Collection, discusses ... [... more]
$24.95
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The Gem Hunter-True Adventures of an American in Afghanistan
"The Gem Hunter," Gary W. Bowersox, tells his own personal story of over thirty years spent searching for precious gems in the mountains and valleys of rugged Afghanistan. During his many adventures of exploration, danger and intrigue, Gary ... [... more]
$29.95
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National Gem Collection
Stunning photography; an amazing collection "The National Gem Collection," by Jeffrey E. Post, features photographs by Chip Clark. The book is a beautiful celebration of the title collection, which is part of the Smithsonian Institution. The ... [... more]
$39.95
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