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ABOUT OUR COVER...
Winners from the 2004 AGTA Spectrum Awards. Main, 15K yellow gold earrings with matched bar-cut tourmalines, by Mark Loren; top, platinum, 18K gold, and stainless steel necklace with indicolite tourmalines, by Llyn Strelau; right, 13.21 ct. cushion cut green Afghani tourmaline by Darrell Jang; bottom, 13.96 trillion cut natural rhodochrosite by Ben Kho. Photos courtesy AGTA.
Feature Story:
Dreaming in Metal
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Lapidary Journal - February 2004
Print Magazine Table of Contents
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Dreaming in Metal - JEWELRY PROFILE
Inspired by dreams of geometric metal shapes, jewelry artist Steff Korsage has followed her own determined path to find a distinct voice.
By Nina Graci
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Improving Your Opal Cutting - IN THE WORKSHOP/GEMS
When it comes to cutting opal, there are some common mistakes that nearly everyone makes at some point. We give four essential tips to solve the most common opal missteps.
By Paul Downing, Ph.D.
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2004 AGTA Spectrum Awards - AWARDS
The new crop of winners from the American Gem Trade Association's annual jewelry and gem cutting competition take a bow.
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Building "Be"-tter? Sapphires - GEMS
Tens of thousands of beryllium diffused sapphires, sometimes difficult to detect, have been wreaking havoc on the colored stone market.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson
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Levels:
 Beginner:
Someone just starting out can complete this project and be happy with the results.
 Beginner/Intermediate: Someone who has had experience with the material can happily complete this project, but will also learn something new by doing it.
 Intermediate:
A comfortable project for someone who has a good working knowledge of the material.
 Intermediate/ Advanced:
A project for someone who is ready for a more challenging approach to a material they have worked with repeatedly.
 Advanced:
A good project for someone who is confident with the material and has had a lot of experience with the techniques.
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Eliminating Cheaters
Guest Editorial by Tom and Kay Benham, Contributing Editors
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Forged Hinged Bracelet
Shape silver wire to form this bracelet - no torch required!
By Joan M. Tenembaum
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Carving Ocean Jasper®
An introduction to a remarkable lapidary material.
By Helen Serras-Herman, MFA, FGA
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Ancient-style Vessel
Combine glass, foil, and a few basic lampworking skills to create this fun pendant.
By Dolly Ahles
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Bell Earrings, Part II
One pair of earrings from one piece of PMC® paper - Part II.
By Carl Stanley
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