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  • The Magnificent Terahertz
    October 30, 2022

    The Magnificent Terahertz

    The Magnificent Terahertz A very new stone, Terahertz is an amazing addition to any stone-lover’s collection. It was only discovered a decade ago by Japanese scientists, and it is made when silica is extracted from sand or quartz. It is...

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  • Interesting Facts About Interesting Stones
    October 16, 2022

    Interesting Facts About Interesting Stones

    Interesting Facts About Interesting Stones With hundreds of stone types available on the market, overlooking some stones is very common and oftentimes unintentional. We get it - Dakota Stones offers roughly 6,000 gemstone products, it’s hard to look at all...

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  • Why Do People Collect Gemstones and Crystals?
    August 28, 2022

    Why Do People Collect Gemstones and Crystals?

    Why Do People Collect Gemstones and Crystals?   The obsession with stones dates back thousands of years and recently has grown into a tidal wave of trends and information. Stones and crystals can be traced all the way back to the Ancient...

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  • Tourmaline: A Stone of Rainbows
    August 8, 2022

    Tourmaline: A Stone of Rainbows

    Tourmaline: A Stone of Rainbows Tourmaline has the widest range of colors out of any gemstone species known to man - so wide, in fact, that you could find Tourmaline in basically any shade of any color! Many color families...

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  • Citrine & Amethyst: One and the Same
    July 31, 2022

    Citrine & Amethyst: One and the Same

    Citrine & Amethyst: One and the Same Here's an interesting fact: Citrine was once Amethyst and vice versa. The only difference between the two stones is the impurities that create color in the stone. Citrine is made when heat and pressure...

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  • Stone Cut: The Beauty of Energy Prisms
    July 24, 2022

    Stone Cut: The Beauty of Energy Prisms

    With the use of geometry and a good understanding of light, which is extremely important for precious stones with strong dispersion - or color refracting through light - we can create optimal cuts for each individual stone type. The facets...

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  • Gemstones: What's In A Name?
    July 17, 2022

    Gemstones: What's In A Name?

    Gemstones: What's In A Name? Every gemstone is unique and beautiful in its own way. Some are bold and colorful, others are earthy and natural, and some look like they came from outer space (and some did!) There are 16...

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  • Stretch Bracelets & Ricky's Tricky Knot
    June 12, 2022

    Stretch Bracelets & Ricky's Tricky Knot

      Stretch Bracelets and the Tricky Ricky Knot Check out the drawing below, where we show you the trick to making a secure knot when using elastic stranding materials. This special knot is very durable and does not require that you use...

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