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A GUIDE to the Tetradrachm

THE STANDARD COIN OF ANTIQUITY

All That Glitters Isn't Gold

Platinum's Fundamentals Are Driving It Higher

The Phabulous Four: Philadelphia's Four Mints

Many numismatists enjoy the Old West romance of the Carson City and Denver Mints, the Gold Rush fervor that inspired the San Francisco Mint and the mystique of the New Orleans Mint.

Collecting Vintage U.S. Silver Commemorative Coins 101

RARE U.S. COINS FOR ANY BUDGET

VINTAGE GOLD - Commemorative Coins

WORTH MORE THAN THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD

Fake Coins On Hundreds of Websites

A Long Island, New York, investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit on an online purchase of coins from a vendor he found advertising at www. Walmart.com.

Inherit a COIN COLLECTION?

ADVICE FOR HEIRS TO DETERMINE NEXT STEPS

PEARLS: Tears of a Mermaid

In the world of gems, pearls are unique. Unlike other gemstones, pearls form inside a living creature and are a true miracle of nature

GOLDSTONE

Although goldstone might not be a real stone, it’s rich in character and history

THE REAL STORY OF TURQUOISE-IN-SILVER JEWELRY

First-time travelers visiting the American Southwest are often awed by the availability and sheer abundance of beautiful turquoise-in-silver jewelry

Abel Buell

Abel Buell (1742-1822) was a Connecticut Yankee from the town of Killingsworth, now Clinton

BROOCHES, Stick Pins & Hat Pins OH MY!

Get to Know Costume Jewelry and the Science Behind It

ROCK & GEM FIELD GUIDE: From Mine to Mine!

Hematite is one of the most important sources of iron because of its high iron content wide distribution and abundance. Hematite derives its name from the blood-red color of its powder. It was used as a paint pigment since prehistoric times

KAL-TOH

Kim Lembke’s design, Kal-toh, is based on the Star Trek magnetic jumble rod game of strategy played by Tuvok

Playing WITH LIGHT

Faceting to Make a Gemstone Sparkle

7 Essential Stone Setting Tools

A Shopping List to Get Started

EXPLORING A Lapidary Renaissance

Digital Shift Evolves Lapidary Arts

Becoming GIA Certified

The Journey and the Rewards

MAXAIR eCAPR Respirator

If you’ve been a subscriber to Popular Woodworking for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I like to turn. A few issues back, I covered some of my top turning accessories—one of those was the Sundstrom SR500/700 respirator. I had many emails from people saying they loved the idea, but wanted a less expensive alternative

ESSA

About an hour south of Branson, Missouri is the small town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas

What, Why & Hows of CNC Machines

Over the last decade, CNC machines have become a common topic in woodworking. Most know that they cut things out, but that’s the extent of their knowledge

Mobile Spray Station

Keep all your spraying equipment and finishing supplies in one convenient mobile spray station

Hide Glue

This traditional glue takes a little bit of preparation and planning, but is still a valuable asset in today's shop

Textured Coloured Form with Metal Leaf

Create a beautiful showpiece by power carving on the lathe and adding a splash (or a wave) of color

PREMIUM DADO BLADE SHOWDOWN

We set out to compare 11 premium dado blades to help you sort out which might be right for you

Coopered Leg Hall Table

Coopered legs and tusk tenons build the structure of this beautiful hall table

Instant Dewaxed Shellac

Take the wax out of shellac and you've got a great sealer that's compatible with most other finishes

OLIVER 10044 Planer

Oliver Machinery, a name recognized as a manufacturer of vintage woodworking machinery, has returned to the marketplace

Family Travel

Unearth the Unexpected at Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Preserve

Tucson's Year-Round Mineral Offerings

The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is the hub of mineral-related activities at the beginning of each year.