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Comparison between a Herkimer and a fluorescent Golden Herkimer

Herkimer Diamond And Golden Herkimer Diamond--Under UV Herkimer diamonds are a type of quartz crystal that has two pointed ends (double terminated) and usually some type of inclusion in the center (black spot). However one of these little diamonds fluoresces under UV light. In the video above, I use my GEM10UV Nitecore UV light long-range flashlight to....

Amazonite pendants I wrapped last year. Loved the contrast with the rose quartz.

Work for what you want

Making this salt lamp was a bit of an adventure.

Making A Salt Lamp This is an old video that I added a bit of music to but I made this cool salt lamp with a chunk of salt I got from Goodwill. Enjoy!Getting Stonedhttps://gett...

Getting Stoned: Chrome Diopside

Chrome diopside Chrome diopside comes from a region in Eastern Siberia that is known for its impressive diamond deposits. There are other deposits in Pakistan, as well. Russ...

Wake up. Kick Ass. Remember to be kind.

Citrine is such a lovely gem johnnacrider.com

The difference between rubies and sapphires

The Difference Between Rubies and Sapphires. Rubies and sapphires are both precious gemstones but many may not realize they are actually the same mineral, which is corundum. Corundum comes in many colors. Every single color of the mineral corundum except for red are known as sapphires. Red corundum is known as ruby and there is a reason that r...

A look at some native copper nuggets

Native Copper Nuggets Native copper nuggets is simply a term to describe raw copper--just nuggets of the metal. These haven't been processed, melted, or used--at least to my own knowledge. Copper, which was the first metal I worked with when starting to make jewelry, is a vibrant base metal that has a beautiful color and...

Hyalite ring I made last year for a customer. It glows like this under UV light. johnnacrider.com

What Is Titaniaum Aura Kyanite?

What Is Titanium Aura Kyanite? I first came across this mineral at a show in 2019 and simply fell in love. The vibrant colors just spoke to my soul and this piece, which I wrapped into a pendant, is in my collection. I may take the silver off and display it later--I haven't decided yet. There are a variety of names for this stone...

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In this episode of Getting Stoned, I share how I accidently made a Golden Herkimer quartz crystal explode. The 'golden' part is petroleum. gettingstoned.online

Believe that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to, and you can. gettingstoned.online

Never dim your light for anyone--even if those people shine brighter than you. Someone sees your light. gettingstoned.online

Remember to love yourself.

Stop what you're doing and find a reason to be happy. What brings you joy? gettingstoned.online

Note to self.

So true. What do you imagine? What is your vision? gettingstoned.online

Being and trying are two different things. gettingstoned.online

Emotions are guideposts showing you what you think. Change your thoughts, your emotions will reflect this. gettingstoned.online

The harvest matters, sure, but it matters more if you plant more seeds. You want success? What are you doing to get it? gettingstoned.online

What is Aquamarine and why should you own one?

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Instead of waiting for tomorrow because you messed up today, keep going as if you didn't mess up. gettingstoned.online

There used to be tequila in this bottle.

Take what you have and go with it. Use it. I had nothing at one time--but I made it into something. You can, too. gettingstoned.online

Each goal is a step toward success. gettingstoned.online

Instead of worrying about your problems, redirect your focus on to things you desire--and work towards those goals. gettinstoned.online