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La Guadalupe: The Ultimate Laguna Specimen
By Del Rey Agates, Gems & Minerals Gmail account March 11, 2024
La Guadalupe. This magnificent beauty is not just an ordinary rock; it is a majestic masterpiece that will leave you in awe.
The Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals Exhibit
By Del Rey Agates, Gems & Minerals Gmail account March 11, 2024
The art Behind Cutting and Polishing Agates
By Del Rey Agates, Gems & Minerals Gmail account March 11, 2024
it is crucial to rely on the sun's direct light to inspect the stone for any imperfections. Natural light is essential as artificial lighting in buildings can sometimes mask imperfections, leading to a subpar final result.
The Auction Experience
By Del Rey Agates, Gems & Minerals Gmail account March 11, 2024
Mining at Ojo Laguna
By Del Rey Agates, Gems & Minerals Gmail account July 21, 2023
the first few years at Ojo Laguna we mined at Santa Monica and then at the Alianza claims, it was an experience where we learned a lot. The primary aim of our project was to impart knowledge to the local community, teaching them how to add value to this natural resource through the art of lapidary, many locals knew and worked the mines since they were kids and yet don't know how to cut, polish or make a living with these beautiful gems.
Unveiling the World's Most Magnificent Agate: The Heart of Chihuahua
By Albert O Ray June 01, 2023
One of the most illustrious examples of Mexican agates is the renowned "Heart of Chihuahua," a masterpiece of nature's craftsmanship. here we go into the reason why we think that this particular laguna agate is amongst the best to ever be brought out of the earth
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By Albert O Ray March 19, 2021