About the magazine
This once quarterly publication encompasses a wide range of topics all relating to minerals whether untouched, faceted, carved, shaped, polished, fossilised, set in jewellery or beads. We have articles including how to: find your minerals, create a jewellery masterpiece by setting your favourite mineral in precious metal or stringing mineral beads to form a unique necklace. prepare your stone by cutting, faceting and polishing with the art of lapidary crystal healing properties and uses of crystals and minerals within ancient and modern times. As long as there's a rock we'll talk about it!
Gemstones
The magazine has a regular gemstone report provided by an industry insider, news on the latest availability, whats good and not so good and what to look out for.Don't forget we also have Gemologists that also submit articles for the magazine. If you have researched a particular gem and would like to share your knowledge please get in touch.
Gemstone is the name given to rarer high quality(good colour & clarity) mineral which has been cut into a certain shape ie baguette, princess, cabochon, facet ideally to be set into a piece of jewellery.
Other crystals, stones are sometimes also referred to as gems but they may be created from a combination of
minerals.Precious and semi-precious are also terms relating to gemstones, however mostly over used by the commercial market.
Normally if the gem is colourful enough and sufficiently rare it will be more highly prized and valued.
The magazine always has a range of suppliers that stock a comprehensive range of gems and gemstones.
Gemstone news report excerpt from issue 42
Jewellery Making
An art with roots dating back to the beginning of man!
Most commonly associated with precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and gemstones but gaining in popularity using a range of materials from gemstones, mineral beads, metals to resins, glass, leather and really any material either natural or man made.
The magazine runs articles on aspects of jewellery making with precious, semi precious gemstones and natural crystals and minerals, we are cover the popular pursuit of bead making as well.
We take about tools and methods from traditional to modern day with the latest technology.
The magazine always has a comprehensive range of suppliers advertising the necessary components, tools, gemstones and beads.
Excerpt Jewellery making article from issue 44 Excerpt bead jewellery making from issue 45
Magazine
In print since the 90's the magazine continues to grow encompassing the many aspects and pursuits relating to the earths treasures.
To puchase any of the Rock 'n' magazine back issues, to see features and topics covered in previous magazines.
Subcategories
reviews
reviews from editors and contributors of books, tools equipment, classes, events.
jewellery making
jewellery making tips, tricks an ideas.
crystal healing
Articles on crystal healing, using stones for well-being.
letters
letters from readers and visitors of the magazine and website
To see a list of mineral, crystal, gemstone, fossil shows/events both UK and worldwide visit our show page, if you organise or know of a show please get in touch to list it here.
