The Largest Nugget of Gold Ever Discovered

welcome stranger nugget

Most experts agree the Welcome Stranger is the largest gold nugget ever found and is closely followed by the Welcome Nugget. You’d think we would have a clear-cut winner based on weight alone but that is not the case.  Gold nugget enthusiasts, also known as gold bugs, have been debating whether the “Holterman Nugget” is […]

How To Determine If Turquoise Is Fake

real turquoise

Turquoise is quite popular due to its stunning bluish-green colors, extensive use in jewelry, and beadwork.  With the popularity and high demand come fakes and imitations. When shopping for higher-end turquoise jewelry the last thing you want to do is purchase what you believe to be turquoise when in all actuality it’s fake.  So, I’ve […]