Ahead of National Jewel Day tomorrow, we are learning all about the evolution of gems – from natural crystal to polished ...

Whether you’re working on a simple fix or a big project, the smaller version of a tool is almost always the better one. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Visuals by Clark Hodgin It’s been a year ...

On December 15th, about 20 rockhounds, jewelers and lapidary lovers gathered for the holiday get-together of the Willits Gem and Mineral Society. The society was formed about four years ago- initially ...

Longtime club member, field trip leader and friend Linda Lee Jennings, 75, passed peacefully after a long battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) on December 5, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. in Cody, Wyoming.

The club has brought like-minded people together since 1965 to pick, cut, polish and display beautiful gems either on their own or as an exquisite piece of jewellery. Teacher and trainer at the ...

This fall, rock and gem enthusiasts will gather at St. Lawrence College (SLC) for the Kingston Lapidary & Mineral Club (KLMC)’s 54 th annual Gem Storm. Dealers from across Ontario and Quebec will set ...

Heavy equipment tools can make the difference between a smooth workday and a pricey disaster. Operating massive machinery worth hundreds of thousands of dollars without proper preparation isn't just ...

Operating systems need at least a minimum of maintenance to run properly over the long term. While some important tools are already included from Microsoft, many professionals want or need more ...

That lack of innovation in commercial technology contributes to outdated documentation and errors in tasks that then have to be redone as well as administrative drag. All told, it contributes to ...

Tucked away in the upscale suburb of Oak Brook sits a treasure trove that would make Indiana Jones rethink his career choices – the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, where ordinary rocks transform into ...

Small farms have a pretty big advantage. They don’t need to ascribe to industrial means of growing. That means less tilling and fewer pesticides. The ability to have a regenerative operation is much ...