[Jewelry making - Article 01174] - Re: [Orchid] Gem Names

[coralnut]

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    All, In that we are discussing gem names (or misnames) I have one for
    you all. 

    Having cut stones now for nearly 30 years I thought I knew all the
    more popular cabbing material quite well and a lot of the not so
    popular as well. One of my favorites has always been 'crazy lace
    agate',  though I think much of it should be termed 'crazy lace
    jasper' cause it tain't agate.  Then I recently began seeing the name
    'Rosetta Stone' in ads as well in lists of material for sale. 

    Have I been in a fog all these years or is there a difference?  I
    realize there is a wide variety to this stone...many colors, many
    patterns, some agate like, some jasper like. But whats the difference
    between the old 'crazy lace' and the new 'Rosetta Stone'? 

    Cheers from Don at The Charles Belle Studio in SOFL where simple
    elegance IS fine jewelry! dcdietz AT attbi.com

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