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Selections from the Gemmys (top to bottom): Hexagonal Satin Snowflake™ by Richard Homer; ZigZag™Cut by John Dyer; Stellar Garden by Matt Casteen. Photos by the artists.

Lapidary Journal - January 2007
Print Magazine Table of Contents

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments

P R I N T . F E A T U R E S
18	Keeping in the Black with Gold - BUSINESS Jewelers struggle to maintain retail prices as costs escalate. By Suzanne Wade.
24	The 2007 Gemmys Winners - COVER STORY Talented gem artists present their work in our third annual gemstone competition.
30	What's Next for Benitoite - GEMS/MINERALS As the world's only source for benitoite shuts down, experts ponder the mine's existence as a public collection park. By Kate Woods.

S T E P . B Y . S T E P
Levels: Beginner: Someone just starting out can complete this project and be happy with the results. Beginner/Intermediate: Someone who has had experience with the material can happily complete this project, but will also learn something new by doing it. Intermediate: A comfortable project for someone who has a good working knowledge of the material. Intermediate/ Advanced: A project for someone who is ready for a more challenging approach to a material they have worked with repeatedly. Advanced: A good project for someone who is confident with the material and has had a lot of experience with the techniques.
35	Stepping Out By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor.
36	Domino Earrings Be creative with PMC®, polymer, and tile grout. By Hadar Jacobson.
41	Corundum in Silver An exercise in cold connections. By Stone O'Daugherty.
48	Powder Separation Moldmaking Preparing and making tight registration molds. Part I. By Donna E. Shimazu.
52	Sliding Pinwheel Changing the angle of a facet while cutting. By John Pascal, M.D.

D E P A R T M E N T S
4	From the Editor
6	Live, Online & More
8	Jewelry Journal Questions, Answers, & Tips
10	Facets
14	Cool Tools
16	Rock Corner
20	Media Reviews
21	Product News
57	Show Calendar
A D V E R T I S I N G . S E C T I O N S
56	Rock Shop Directory
58	Tool & Supply Shop
63	Bead Board
59	Marketplace
77	Classified Advertising
81	Website Directory
82	Advertisers' Index