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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...