I always love when I get new jewelry making books to review. Back when I lived in New Mexico I took a geology class and I’ve been fascinated with gemstones, fossils and other “rocks” ever since. When I saw Beading with Gemstones by Valérie MacCarthy I was excited for the chance to get to know a little more about gemstones. Semiprecious stones are the main focus of “Beading with Gemstones” and right in the beginning you will […]