Q: Since you know a lot about gemstones, I hope you can answer something that has me confused. I love Black Onyx, but when I select it on your, and other web sites, it shows that it is dyed. Is Black Onyx real or a dyed rock? Also, when I visited Texas last year, I bought [...]
Q: Wow! This toughness stuff is fascinating. I do have one question, though, about your chart. You list a Beryl Group, and you have indented names under Azurite, Chalcedony & Chrysoberyl. I assume there is some significance, but I’m not sure I understand it. If so, please explain. Thank you. I can’t wait to read [...]
Q: They say, “Manhattan was bought for $30 worth of beads”, so my wife and I have a $30 bet resting on your answer. She says Gold Fill and Gold Plate are the same thing. I say they are completely different. Who’s right. If I am, please describe the differences. J.D. A: Well, J.D., Mannhattan’s all yours. [...]