Journal
Making gemstones, beads and jewellery yourself
A journal on where stones come from and what they are like, on tools and techniques, on care and repair. More than 30 articles – for beginners and resellers alike.
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Buying amethyst – the complete guide for beginners and connoisseurs (2026)
Read more: Buying amethyst – the complete guide for beginners and connoisseurs (2026)Buying amethyst: judging colour depth, clarity, cut and origin, putting prices in context and checking certificates. With a checklist for buying online.
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Gemstone properties: the big A–Z guide
Read more: Gemstone properties: the big A–Z guideFrom agate to zircon: the traditional attributions of stone healing in overview, sorted alphabetically and clearly labelled as tradition.
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Buying gemstones: the complete guide
Read more: Buying gemstones: the complete guideBuying gemstones in Germany: selection criteria, price ranges, the legal side of returns and shipping, and the question of certificates.