UV Light Detective: Identifying Uranium Glass and Fluorescent Diamonds at Home
Honestly, it’s wild to think about what we’re missing right in front of our faces. I’ll never forget the first time I …
December 02, 2025
Honestly, it’s wild to think about what we’re missing right in front of our faces. I’ll never forget the first time I …
Patricia Poltera
December 02, 2025
You just bought—or perhaps inherited—a beautiful, heavy gold necklace. It shines like 14k gold. It looks like 14k gold.…
Patricia Poltera
December 01, 2025
You know that sinking feeling. You look down at your hand after gripping a heavy door handle, or perhaps after an acc…
Patricia Poltera
November 18, 2025
We’ve all been there. It’s a bummer that happens to pretty much every rockhound at least once. You’re just walking alon…
Patricia Poltera
November 13, 2025
You know that rush you get when you spot a heavy gold chain at an estate sale? It looks legit, feels solid, and just …
Patricia Poltera
November 13, 2025
You are holding a piece of history in your hand—perhaps a heavy Georgian spoon or a delicate Victorian vinaigrette—an…
Patricia Poltera
November 12, 2025
Ugh, is there anything worse? I looked down at my favorite ring today—you know, the one I tried to lazy-fix with supe…
Patricia Poltera
November 11, 2025