Fakes and Frauds with Amber Fossils I have been prompted to write this guide by the amount of transparently faked fossils in amber listed on E-bay. Much of what follows is common-sense but I hope it may still...
To wear a pentacle.....I really am writing this to enlighten a few people about the pentacle as many who practise the craft refuse to wear them due to stigma although they are starting to become more of a...
What's an Opal? Have you ever wondered how an opal is formed? How old is it? What is it? Well, here are some answers to those common questions. Opal Creation Opal is formed from a solution of silicon dioxide...
GEMSTONE MYTHS Here I have listed a few of the myths concerning Gemstones that I have come across aver the years, they are very easy to perform so why not try a few, you may be surprised. The Gem Tree Place a...
A guide to buying authentic British antique and vintage charms. The Uk lead the way in three dimensional charms. Our vintage and antique charms are beautifully detailed and are well crafted. There are...
Assigning a grade to a coin is an art, not a science. It is often highly subjective, especially when working with Mint State coins where small differences in grade make big differences in price. Even so,...
Arabian Nights Arabian Nights was the first expansion set for Magic the Gathering. It was released in Decemember 1993, five months after the original game had been released. The theme for the set was based on...
Hi, welcome to the webfluid guide to comic grading. As i have been informed on numerous occasions comic grading is speculative and down to personal opinion. I beg to differ on this, after sending countless...
I ( foolishly ) bid on a 1989 Abbey Executive 360/2 - without any prior knowledge, or anything. Stupid, yes. Got carried away with the moment , and next thing .... It was mine !! My hubby was furious but we...
The Beauty of Cameos.Cameos are beautifully hand-carved scenes or portraits of people or animals in three-dimensional relief. Cameos are made from multi-colored conch shells or banded agate, which is a...