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5 Reasons Why Rocks Make a Great Gift
We have all been there.  A birthday or holiday gift is needed but what to get?  Wandering the mall or surfing the internet turns up nothing.  The pressure is on to find something unique, personable, impressive, thoughtful and  attractive.  Surprisingly a mineral specimen, stone  AKA a rock fits the bill.  Here’s why.  1.  Plain and simple Rocks are art.  Mother nature’s art.  There is nothing more natural, organic and earthly.  Some sparkle, some glimmer.  Some have beautiful patterns and striations of any color of the rainbow.  There are rocks made... Read more...
Tucson Gem & Mineral Show Ultimate Guide: Mexican Food
So you’re thinking of attending the 2015 Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase and now you’re wondering what would be the most Tucson thing you could do while here (that is, other than attend the grand daddy of its shows, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show). Many people would tell you that you have to [...] The post Tucson Gem & Mineral Show Ultimate Guide: Mexican Food appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Opal Stone is a Lover of Light
Fire and water, the perfect mix of natural elements. Together they make a visually stunning stone. Opal isn’t the most popular stone for mineral collections and interior design, but it should start climbing the list. There are many distinctive characteristics and qualities which make opal stand apart from other minerals. The Creation of Opal Known [...] The post Opal Stone is a Lover of Light appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Purple Paradise: Amethyst Stone in the Kitchen
Figs. Plums. Eggplant. Grapes. Blackberries. Purple is a color that simply belongs in the kitchen, and amethyst stone is the way to do it. Purple rarely occurs in nature, but when it does, the results are exquisite. The color itself is associated with imagination and inspiration and is believed to have calming effects on those [...] The post Purple Paradise: Amethyst Stone in the Kitchen appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Tips for Unique Kitchen Design: Agate
Over time, pockets in old lava flows fill with silica and the stunning mineral known as agate is formed. These stones are characterized by the band of mineral deposits that form in their centers. The eye-catching bands come in all shapes and sizes, and slices of agate are ideal for interior design. Agate has so [...] The post Tips for Unique Kitchen Design: Agate appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Interior Design Ideas: Carnelian in the Kitchen
From the impurities created in silica comes the lovely little red stone carnelian. For centuries this semi-precious stone has been used by royalty and nobles to adorn clothing and jewelry. Because hot wax doesn’t stick to carnelian, it was used for signet or seal rings in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Polished stones can take on [...] The post Interior Design Ideas: Carnelian in the Kitchen appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Gems and Minerals for Luxury Home Decor
Nothing says luxury like brilliant, luminescent gems and minerals, but bracelets and necklaces aren’t the only places to display such opulence. There are endless opportunities in your home for creative interior design, and incorporating these luxurious gems and minerals will give your dwelling an extravagant, inviting look. Everything Amethyst Accent piece, lamp base, and even [...] The post Gems and Minerals for Luxury Home Decor appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
5 Gems and Minerals that Never Go Out of Style
Gems and minerals have adorned human clothing, furniture, and living spaces for millennia. What is it that draws us in? Time hasn’t changed our love of gems and minerals much. Here are five top gems that never go out of style. Tourmaline This stone is different from most in that it comes in many, many [...] The post 5 Gems and Minerals that Never Go Out of Style appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Landscaping Rocks for Unique Outdoor Design
A beautiful, inviting outdoor space is essential for modern living. Whether you want to create a custom oasis or plan to add value to your home, innovative landscaping is the way to go, and rocks add a natural, organic element to every landscaping design. River Rock One of the best landscaping rocks out there, river [...] The post Landscaping Rocks for Unique Outdoor Design appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Last Minute Gift Ideas
We’ve all been there. Christmas just passed, you're worn out...no, exhausted. Some may still even have a family Christmas or 2 to go to - not to mention New Years. The last thing you want to think about is that one gift you still have yet to get. Well, we feel your pain and we [...] The post Last Minute Gift Ideas appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Man and Nature Collide: The Creation of Arizona Splash Copper
In the heart of the southwest, miners bring copper forth from the bowels of the earth. The metal is soft and easily manipulated, and when heated and cooled in water, splash copper is created. It’s a captivating work of art  created by man with ingredients from the earth to stun and delight all who encounter [...] The post Man and Nature Collide: The Creation of Arizona Splash Copper appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Interior Design Ideas with Gems and Minerals
Whether you’re experienced with design or just starting out, finding fresh interior design ideas for important spaces can be a challenge. There are endless decorating opportunities when you choose natural materials. Gems and minerals such as agate and amethyst stone are ideal for bringing any room a fresh, natural look. Create a Focal Point Living [...] The post Interior Design Ideas with Gems and Minerals appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
The Gift of Well Being
Unbelievably, there are only a few days left before Christmas. With all of the parties, shopping, wrapping, cooking and baking that herald the holidays it becomes all to easy to forget to make a little time for yourself during this super busy season. Carving a few moments to pamper yourself, though, is often enough to [...] The post The Gift of Well Being appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Tips for Choosing a Gem and Mineral Wholesaler
Those looking to buy gems and minerals in bulk turn to wholesalers to get the best prices, but anyone can buy wholesale when they know what to look for. Picking up a precious gem such as amethyst or agate at wholesale prices is the perfect way to add to your collection or to pick up [...] The post Tips for Choosing a Gem and Mineral Wholesaler appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Interior Design Basics – Amethyst!
Amethyst. This mysterious, semi-precious quartz gemstone with its tantalizing purple color is nearly synonymous with richness and elegance. From royal robes to sparkling gems, the hue is a perennial favorite. Combining the calming properties of blue and the electric energy of red, it’s a color that is easy to love – and a color that [...] The post Interior Design Basics – Amethyst! appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Gift Ideas!
Gift Your Friends With Holidays Treasures They’ll Love – And That Rockhounds Will Love Shopping For! Holiday gift shopping just got a little bit easier. I love giving gifts to people that show them I’ve put some thought into finding something that I really think they’ll love. I’m always on the lookout for things that [...] The post Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Gift Ideas! appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Ageless Beauty
Since the dawn of time crystals, gemstones and minerals have been precious commodities. Used for trade, to bestow or to express wealth and prosperity; the allure of these gifts from the Earth is as ageless as the pieces themselves. Recently, I was privileged to travel to Istanbul. This exotic city is rich in culture, rife [...] The post Ageless Beauty appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Interior Design with Amethyst Cathedrals
There is something so striking about amethyst geode cathedrals. The exposed layers that lend a fascinating glimpse into their creation, the way the outer layers contrast against the sparkling gems held inside and the sheer size and shapes that they may be found in all work together to create pieces that are infinitely attractive. Used [...] The post Interior Design with Amethyst Cathedrals appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Rock and Mineral Gifts for Her
Gift for Her--Rocks and Minerals to Charm Is it time to start shopping for that o’ so special gift? Men—don’t wait until the last minute! Shop now to search the perfect gifts for her. Try something shimmering with crystal, the perfect rock and mineral to cherish, one that shines lovely and bright above all the [...] The post Rock and Mineral Gifts for Her appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Petrified Wood History and Information
Petrified Wood 101--What is it? How in the world does petrified wood last so long? It’s made of minerals, of course! Petrified wood is actually not wood at all, but a fossilized form that took on the shape of its former shell. Rockology would like to deliver the inside scoop into Petrified Wood. What makes [...] The post Petrified Wood History and Information appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Rock and Mineral Bookends for Bookworms
Petrified Wood, Geode & Agate Bookends for Avid Readers Are your books overflowing off the shelves? Try a natural solution to your unending book collection—petrified wood, geode and agate bookends. They stand solid like a rock to hold your books in place. Rock and mineral bookends are millions of years in the making—a solid solution [...] The post Rock and Mineral Bookends for Bookworms appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
6 Modern Interior Design Ideas with Rocks and Minerals
How to Design a Room with Prized Rocks and Minerals Do you have an empty canvas at home--that ordinary room just waiting to be designed? Why not add a little color, sparkle and shine to those walls! Use crystals, rocks and minerals to complete your modern interior design. We at Rockology have compiled a list [...] The post 6 Modern Interior Design Ideas with Rocks and Minerals appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like … Geodes
Interior Design Ideas for Using Amethyst Geodes for Your Holiday Decorating! All year long you passionately add to your collection by scouring shows and websites, stores and shops for yet another fabulous geode. With a hobby as beautiful as this, why wouldn’t you showcase it for the holidays? With its deep purple hue, Amethyst is [...] The post It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like … Geodes appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Little Slices of Heaven
Sprucing Up Your Space! Interior Design Ideas Using Agate Slices Looking for interior design ideas on how to use agate slices in your home? Look no further! These luminescent stunners lend themselves to beautifully to any interior design, giving any room an instant pop of color and interest. Framed Art Easily mounted, sliced agate specimens [...] The post Little Slices of Heaven appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Drinks on us!
At Rockology we are always striving to improve our valued customer's experience. Yes --- we specialize in hand-selected decorator quality mineral wholesale and providing unique gifts, gift ideas and interior design ideas --- but we like to show off our fun side too! We are introducing the Rockology drink line to help provide a standardized [...] The post Drinks on us! appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Autumn Envy Savings is on at Rockology
On the heels of an amazing Denver Coliseum Gem and Mineral Show, we are motivated by the colors of Fall all around us.  The Denver area and Rocky Mountains were hitting full swing with their fall colors.  We followed up our Denver show with a refreshing trip to beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming for a trip [...] The post Autumn Envy Savings is on at Rockology appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Designing Organically
Designer Secrets For Letting Your Passion For Rocks Rock Your Style. Rockhounds rejoice! With the myriad ways natural stone and minerals have been integrated into building materials and elements, it’s now easier than ever to incorporate your personal passion into your home’s personal style. When thinking of tile, bathrooms and kitchens immediately come to mind. [...] The post Designing Organically appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Spherical, Lyrical Design
Behold the orb. Classic. Stunning. Striking. Long a favorite with designers, this simple geometric element can be an inspired jumping off point for Rockhounds striving to bring the passion held for their hobby to the forefront of their home’s design. Designers create cohesive, distinctive spaces by identifying common element in the materials they choose and [...] The post Spherical, Lyrical Design appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
Building With Passion
Good design is exemplified through spaces that are not only beautiful to look at but are warm, welcoming and comfortable to live in. Surrounding yourself with colors you love, textures that provoke depth and interest, furnishings that envelop you in comfort and the objects that bring a smile to your face is a sure-fire plan [...] The post Building With Passion appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...
A Fool for Gold
There’s something about Pyrite that is so alluring. Its warm, metal tones give this mineral an appeal all its own. The brass colored tone of pyrite have fooled many a prospector who stumbled upon in thinking they discovered the mother lode of gold - hence its nickname of fools gold - but for the rockhound, [...] The post A Fool for Gold appeared first on Rockology - Nature's Rarest & Most Extreme Minerals. Read more...