VIDEO: The Silver Capital,Tasco,Taxco Mexico
Posted on May 31st, 2009 by Hand Trades
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VIDEO: Tortoise Turquoise Mining in Nevada
Posted on May 31st, 2009 by Hand Trades
Beautiful, mint-green turquoise discovered and mined in the Candelaria Hills of central Nevada.
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Outfitting with Pearls
Posted on May 31st, 2009 by Hand Trades
Pearls will embellish any outfit for evening or day time wear. Examples: A Little Black dress just a plain one is a great way to use a Pearl Necklace, Earrings, and Bracelet with black high heels. A long sleeve white shirt with Pearl Necklace and Earrings with a pair jeans an fashion slides. A Wedding [...]
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Some tips on how to keep your silver shinny and clean
Posted on May 31st, 2009 by Hand Trades
I am often asked, will the silver darken in time with the oxidization stay, and how can I clean the intricate details… If these questions interest you read on… Silver oxidization does not rub off but all silver blackens gradually – BUT it can be cleaned!!! Here is how. Silver can be cleaned with any [...]
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Turquoise Forms and Grades
Posted on May 31st, 2009 by Hand Trades
Turquoise is found in a number of different forms including: Turquoise deposited in cracks in rocks to form vein turquoise, Turquoise formed in a cavity lined with quartz crystals, Turquoise formed as nuggets, and Turquoise formed in cracks in rock to form flattened or disc-shaped nuggets. Turquoise is usually found in arid climates such as [...]
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How to test gold, platinum & silver with acid test kit
Posted on May 28th, 2009 by Hand Trades
This is a simple guide to test precious metals with testing acids. You will need the acids, test stone to rub the metal onto and cloth or napkins. Please note that the acid will stain your skin or worse, so be careful not to spill any on yourself and don’t even think of getting any [...]
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Cutting Borneo Amber
Posted on May 26th, 2009 by Hand Trades
Shows Borneo amber being cut dry by a band saw. We have no need of water cooling because our amber is of high quality, and will not melt even when cut at the highest speeds.
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30 Customers Will Share $3,000 in Prizes
Posted on May 23rd, 2009 by Hand Trades
The craftsmen at Hand Trades are giving away $3,000 in sterling silver jewelry! In addition to the giveaways and discounts, there’s a beautiful assortment of gemstone pendants ready for 30 winners! For the Grand Prize, one additional winner will receive a package of jewelry worth over $500. On Saturday, May 30th, we’ll send out an [...]
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Gem mine tour Sri lanka
Posted on May 22nd, 2009 by Hand Trades
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Video: Gem Mining people of Cambodia
Posted on May 22nd, 2009 by Hand Trades
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