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Tucson Gem & Mineral Show 2013

The acclaimed Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™ is held every year on the second full weekend of February (starting with a Thursday). It has set the standard for gem and mineral shows around the world, and is now the largest gem and … Continue reading

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Aquamarine : Beads of March

The birthstone for March is the common blue or turquoise shade of aquamarine. Closely related to emeralds, this mineral is associated with the ocean because of it’s sea-like color. Sailors often carried them as good luck charms. Aquamarine is also … Continue reading

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