Journal

  • Agates as a Material

    An introduction to agates as a jewelry material, exploring how they form, how natural variation appears, and how dyed stones differ from untreated agates.

  • Sterling Silver and Plated Silver

    A closer look at the differences between sterling silver and silver-plated jewelry, including how each is made and how they change with wear.

  • The Nature of Opals

    An introduction to natural opals, exploring how they form, the differences between common types, and how to recognize authentic stones through color, depth, and variation.