ITOIGAWA, Niigata -- This central Japan city famed for its jade stones is set to ask people to refrain from taking the prized mineral formations from riverbeds and restrict collection to the ...

ART21: What was the process like, for the stone piece in Japan? PURYEAR: I think the big challenge was that it was a piece that was carved. And I have spent most of my working life making work that ...

Many people believe crystals can attract financial prosperity. Citrine, green jade, pyrite, clear quartz, green aventurine, ...

Stone carving is a deeply rooted artistic tradition across Africa, renowned for its intricate designs and profound cultural narratives. Becoming proficient in this craft necessitates a ...

He began by explaining that he carries the weight of generational loss. Yet, despite the destruction that has touched every aspect of life — people, trees, and even the stones he carved — he remains ...

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Hundreds of vendors from dozens of countries converged in Tucson, Arizona, for the annual Gem and Mineral Show, where the ...

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They appeal to audiences around the world regardless of gender, age, nationality or religion. Birthstones carry secrets, attributes and lore that are unique to each gemstone. There are countless myths ...