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	<title>Gemologist Sam</title>
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	<description>We pay you more for your gold, period!</description>
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		<title>Monitor the New Logitech Alert HD Security System on Your Computer or Smartphone</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/monitor-the-new-logitech-alert-hd-security-system-on-your-computer-or-smartphone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/monitor-the-new-logitech-alert-hd-security-system-on-your-computer-or-smartphone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[digital video security system]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google TV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Logitech Alert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[security system]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Logitech Alert, a complete HD digital video security system, lets you keep an eye on what matters most from anywhere in the world via live video on a secure website from any PC or Mac, or through Logitech’s free smartphone applications for iPhone, Blackberry, and Android.
Keep an eye on your house and valuables, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Uncover Gemstone Locations Using the Minerals of California Online Database</title>
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		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/uncover-gemstone-locations-using-the-minerals-of-california-online-database/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treasure Hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[California Division of Mines and Geology Bulletin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gem-digging trips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gemstone locations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[minerals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Minerals of California Database]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to know where to dig for gemstones and minerals in California, become a member of the Minerals of California Database for only $35.  Instead of searching through 1200 pages of text in the California Division of Mines and Geology Bulletin 189 or Pemberton books, you can access more than 6500 records online [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Hunt for Black Opals in Virgin Valley, Nevada:  Royal Peacock Opal Mines</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/the-hunt-for-black-opals-in-virgin-valley-nevada-royal-peacock-opal-mines/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/the-hunt-for-black-opals-in-virgin-valley-nevada-royal-peacock-opal-mines/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 21:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treasure Hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[black opals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dig for opals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fire opals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Royal Peacock Opal Mines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virgin Valley Nevada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virgin Valley opals]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Millions of years ago, Virgin Valley (located in the northwest corner of Humboldt County, Nevada) was covered by lakes and forests.  However, after numerous volcanic eruptions, the forests were buried under hundreds of feet of ash.  Under the tons of rock and ash, common silica was transformed into Fire Opal. 
Now the area is a high, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I Pay Top Dollar for Gold, Jewelry, Diamonds, Coins, and More</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/i-pay-top-dollar-for-gold-jewelry-diamonds-coins-and-more/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/i-pay-top-dollar-for-gold-jewelry-diamonds-coins-and-more/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 04:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Coins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pearls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Silver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cash for gold]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gemological Institute of America]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gemologist Sam]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hernando County]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[I buy coins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[I buy diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[I buy gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[I buy jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[master jeweler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pasco County]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pinellas County]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tampa Bay]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you want cash fast, gather up the treasures in your house that you no longer want and call me.  I pay top dollar, guaranteed!  I buy gold.  I buy world class jewelry, diamonds, and other gemstones.
My name is Sam Walker, but I&#8217;m known as Gemologist Sam.  I&#8217;ve been a Master Jeweler since 1978 and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prospecting for Diamonds in Arkansas</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/prospecting-for-diamonds-in-arkansas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/prospecting-for-diamonds-in-arkansas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 16:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treasure Hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arkansas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crater of Diamonds State Park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diamond digging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diamond hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dig for diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digging for diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Murfreesboro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prospecting for diamonds]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to dig for diamonds, head for the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, the only diamond-producing site in the world where the public can search for diamonds.  It is located two miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Arkansas Highway 301.
For only $7 per day (age 6-12, $4; under 6, free), you can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dig for Emeralds and Sapphires in North Carolina</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/dig-for-emeralds-and-sapphires-in-north-carolina/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/dig-for-emeralds-and-sapphires-in-north-carolina/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 04:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treasure Hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amethyst]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aquamarine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[citrine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[creeking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dig for emeralds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dig for sapphires]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emerald Hollow Mine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[garnet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gem hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gem mining]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiddenite]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North Carolina]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rutile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sluicing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[topaz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tourmaline]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Located in Hiddenite, North Carolina, less than an hour from the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Emerald Hollow Mine is the only emerald mine in the world that is open to the public for prospecting.  It is located in the heart of one of the only emerald-bearing deposits on the North American continent.  Amateur treasure hunters [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Treasure Hunting Vacations in the United States</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/treasure-hunting-vacations-in-the-united-states/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/treasure-hunting-vacations-in-the-united-states/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 22:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treasure Hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digging for diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digging for gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digging for opals]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[family travel destinations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel for fun and profit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[treasure hunting vacations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Summer is almost here and it’s time to plan your vacation.  Why not take a treasure hunting vacation and make some money while having a great time?  These vacation opportunities are available all year, which is a good thing because, once you’ve uncovered treasure and made a little or a lot of money, it becomes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where to Find Sunken Treasure</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/where-to-find-sunken-treasure/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/where-to-find-sunken-treasure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Coins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treasure Hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[international registry of sunken ships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sunken ships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sunken treasure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sunken treasure video]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[treasure ships]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[To locate sunken ships and read stories about lost treasures waiting to be found, check out the International Registry of Sunken Ships.   They have a database which currently includes 113,210 “wrecks” worldwide. 
While you have to pay a small fee for detailed reports relating to whichever state or country you’re interested in, there is a lot [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Does Silver Tarnish?</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/why-does-silver-tarnish/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/why-does-silver-tarnish/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Silver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleaning silver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[silver tarnish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[why silver tarnishes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As the purity of the silver decreases, the problem of tarnishing increases.
Chemically, silver is not very reactive.  It does not react with oxygen or water at ordinary temperatures, so does not easily form a silver oxide.  However, other metals in the alloy, usually copper, may react with oxygen in the air.  This forms a compound [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Using Your Metal Detector</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/tips-for-using-your-metal-detector/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/tips-for-using-your-metal-detector/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Coins]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[metal detector hints]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter how simple or sophisticated the metal detector is that you choose, your first step is to read the instruction book!  Seriously; read it carefully.  Many of them have online tutorials available as well.  It’s not as simple as turning on the power and waiting for it to beep or make some kind of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where to Find Buried Treasure with Your Metal Detector</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/where-to-find-buried-treasure-with-your-metal-detector/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/where-to-find-buried-treasure-with-your-metal-detector/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Coins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treasure Hunting]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[gold panning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[metal detecting clubs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[While in a sense we’re talking about “buried treasure,” we’re not talking about pirate chests (although that could happen!).  We’re talking about treasure that was buried on purpose or by accident.
An often-overlooked opportunity to find buried treasure is in your own back yard.  Years ago, when people didn’t trust banks, they buried their money in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Choose a Metal Detector to Hunt for Treasure</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-to-choose-a-metal-detector-to-hunt-for-treasure/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-to-choose-a-metal-detector-to-hunt-for-treasure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Coins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treasure Hunting]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[find treasure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to choose a metal detector]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can use a metal detector to find coins, jewelry, gold, and even pirate treasure.   In this and the next two posts we’ll talk about what detector to use, where to use it, and how to use it for fun and profit.
There is a variety of metal detectors on the market in a wide range [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Fool&#8217;s Gold?</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/what-is-fools-gold/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/what-is-fools-gold/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treasure Hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fool's gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iron pyrite]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marcasite]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pyrite]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[While it’s exciting (and often profitable) to pan for gold or use a metal detector, how can you be sure that what you’re finding is the real thing?  If it looks like gold, what else could it be?  It could be fool’s gold which is actually pyrite. 
While gold is a precious metal, pyrite (also known [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mel Fisher, Treasure Hunter</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/mel-fisher-treasure-hunter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/mel-fisher-treasure-hunter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:22:02 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Silver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treasure Hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Atocha]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Columbian emeralds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diving for treasure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Keys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Henrietta Marie]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mel Fisher (August 21, 1922 – December 19, 1998) was an American treasure hunter best known for finding the 1622 wreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha named after a shrine in Madrid for protection.  He discovered the wreck July 20, 1985. The estimated $450 million cache recovered, known as &#8220;The Atocha Motherlode,&#8221; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Treasure Hunting in Florida</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/treasure-hunting-in-florida/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/treasure-hunting-in-florida/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Coins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Silver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Treasure Hunting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[agatized coral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blackbear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Keys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida shipwrecks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida's Treasure Coast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gold doubloons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Honeymoon Island]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jean LaFitte]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jose Gaspar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pieces of eight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pirates in Florida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[silicified coral]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Florida there are two big draws for treasure hunting: silicified coral and buried treasure complete with gold doubloons and pieces of eight.  Here are some of the best areas for finding treasure, in addition to some useful resources.
 
Gemstone Hunting
The famous silicified coral, first found in the Tampa Bay area around 1825 is the only [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Did Gold Come from a Supernova?</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/did-gold-come-from-a-supernova/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:34:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gold is the ultimate recyclable product on Earth.  Gold is a metal which is a pure element. It has an atomic number of 79, making it one of the heaviest naturally-occurring metals. It is soft, heavy, and yellow in color. Gold has a number of properties which make it ideal for making jewelry: it looks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Government Gold-Mining Resources</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/u-s-government-gold-mining-resources/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[United States Geological Survey (USGS)
The USGS publishes many topographic maps, geologic maps, and reports. The central source of information for these maps and related materials is the Earth Science Information Center, USGS National Center, Reston, Virginia 22092. Maps and reports are available for purchase from the Branch of Distribution, Box 25286, U.S. Geological Survey, Denver [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to File a Gold Mining Claim</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-to-file-a-gold-mining-claim/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you have found a site that seems like it’s worth mining or panning and sluicing, you have to follow the correct procedure to ensure that only you have full rights to the gold that you uncover.  File your gold claim as quickly as possible, even though you legally have 2-3 months to do so.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Laws, Rules, and Regulations to Follow When Staking a Gold Claim</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/laws-rules-and-regulations-to-follow-when-staking-a-gold-claim/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/laws-rules-and-regulations-to-follow-when-staking-a-gold-claim/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before staking a gold mine claim or a gold panning claim, you need to know the laws, rules, and regulations that apply.  Learning them in advance can save you a lot of time and aggravation.   While the following is not a comprehensive list, it’s enough to answer important questions for you and keep you out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where to Prospect for Gold and Stake a Claim in the United States</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/where-to-prospect-for-gold-and-stake-a-claim-in-the-united-states/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/where-to-prospect-for-gold-and-stake-a-claim-in-the-united-states/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While gold mine claims are sold on eBay and elsewhere on the Internet (do a keyword search; you’ll be surprised at what is available), this post is for those who want the adventure of locating their own lode or placer gold claim.  It’s also MUCH less expensive than buying one online!
There are 19 states where [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Introduction to Filing a Gold Mine or Gold Panning Claim</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/introduction-to-filing-a-gold-mine-or-gold-panning-claim/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:21:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have “gold fever” you chose the right time, because gold prices keep going up and up, and there still is plenty of gold in “them thar hills.”  Whether you want to actually work a gold mine or prefer to pan and sluice for gold in a stream, if you’re serious and want to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Treasure Hunting Clubs and Organizations</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/treasure-hunting-clubs-and-organization/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One way to learn about treasure hunting worldwide as well as in or near your home town is to contact a treasure hunting organization in the area you are interested in.  
Treasure hunting includes gold mining, prospecting, and panning; metal detecting; locating diamonds and other gems; pirate treasure; and a whole lot more.  In this post [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gold Prospectors Association of America</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/gold-prospectors-association-of-america/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After reading about the Swift River gold in Maine,  you’re probably ready to check out the gold panning locations nearest to you.  You might want to consider a membership in the Gold Prospectors Association of America (GPAA).  While membership has a price, the GPAA website is free.   Let me tell you about the free stuff [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Panning for Gold in Maine:  The Swift River</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/panning-for-gold-in-maine-the-swift-river/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While there is gold to be found in California and Alaska, and many other states as well, did you know that MAINE is a great area to pan for gold?  The Swift River and its tributaries, near Byron (off of Route 17 between Rangeley and Rumford), is a popular gold panning area because large nuggets [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Pan for Gold: Step-by-Step Instructions</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-to-pan-for-gold-step-by-step-instructions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-to-pan-for-gold-step-by-step-instructions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The whole point of gold panning is to place in a large metal or plastic pan the gravel (for example) that you want to sample, combined with a generous amount of water, and agitate it so that the gold particles (flakes or nuggets), being of higher density than the other material, settle to the bottom [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Pan for Gold: Find the Best Location</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-to-pan-for-gold-find-the-best-location/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While there are endless locations throughout the world where you can find gold, no matter which geographic location you choose, you must know how to find the right TYPE of spot to do the most effective gold panning.
First of all, go to a stream where people have found gold before.  Gold is about 19 times [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Pan for Gold: Gold Panning Equipment Needed</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-to-pan-for-gold-gold-panning-equipment-needed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the price of gold soaring, this is a great time to try your hand at gold panning.  You might be surprised to learn that gold is found throughout the United States, not just in Alaska or California.  In fact there are opportunities for gold panning throughout the world. 
I’m going to introduce you to some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Treasure Hunting: Make Extra Money FAST!</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/treasure-hunting-make-extra-money-fast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:35:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Treasure hunting for fun and profit isn’t a cliché, it’s reality!  There are many ways to literally uncover buried treasure that you can sell for quick cash, and over the next few posts I’m going to introduce you to several of them.
You’re going to learn about successful treasure hunters, such as Mel Fisher.  I’m going [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chinese Panda, British Britannia, and the Austrian Corona Gold Coins:  An Introduction</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/chinese-panda-british-britannia-and-the-austrian-corona-gold-coins-an-introduction/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/chinese-panda-british-britannia-and-the-austrian-corona-gold-coins-an-introduction/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To continue our discussion of gold coins, I am going to introduce you to the Chinese Panda, the British Britannia, and the Austrian Corona gold coins.  See also:  Krugerrand, American Gold Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, and the Australian Gold Nugget: An Introduction, and Does the Mexican Peso Contain Gold; Part One, and Does the Mexican Peso [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does the Mexican Peso Contain Gold; Part Two</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/does-the-mexican-peso-contain-gold-part-two/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:42:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Gold Bullion Pesos, including the Centenario (50 Pesos Gold Coin)

 
The gold bullion pesos are all .900 in fineness.  They are alloys made of 90% gold and 10% copper (21.6 karat).
First minted in 1921, the 50 Pesos gold coin honors the Centennial of the successful end of Mexico’s War of Independence.  It is also known as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does the Mexican Peso Contain Gold; Part One</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/does-the-mexican-peso-contain-gold/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Mexican peso was the first currency in the world to use the “$” sign, which the U.S. dollar later adopted for its own use.  The peso is subdivided into 100 centavos, represented by the “¢” symbol.  Its name was originally used in reference to pesos oro (gold weights) or pesos plata (silver weights).  The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discount Price for the Motorola Droid A855 Phone</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/discount-price-for-the-motorola-droid-a855-phone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get cutting-edge technology via Verizon Wireless, and do your Internet searches, e-mail, and online trading with lightning speed and incredible resolution.
The 3G-enabled Motorola DROID smartphone offers a full package of powerful mobile connectivity &#8212; from easy access to all your social networks and viewing of full websites to spoken turn-by-turn directions thanks to the new Google [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safe Deposit Box or Home Safe:  Which is the Best Place for Your Valuables?</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/safe-deposit-box-or-home-safe-which-is-the-best-place-for-your-valuables/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/safe-deposit-box-or-home-safe-which-is-the-best-place-for-your-valuables/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are pros and cons for using either a safe deposit box at a bank or a home safe, including some things I’ll bet you’ve never thought of.  I’m going to list a few ideas you need to be aware of so you can make an informed decision.  After all, you don’t want to place [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Is The Constitutional Tender Act?</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/what-is-the-constitutional-tender-act/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:25:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy is having big problems.  This is not news!  But some legislators in Georgia think they have a solution to the problem.  While it would only impact their State, their hope is that if the bill passes they will set a good example for other states as well as the Federal Government.
The Constitutional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Krugerrand, American Gold Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, and the Australian Gold Nugget:  An Introduction</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/krugerrand-american-gold-eagle-canadian-maple-leaf-and-the-australian-gold-nugget-an-introduction/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/krugerrand-american-gold-eagle-canadian-maple-leaf-and-the-australian-gold-nugget-an-introduction/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Coins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Gold Eagle]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the last post, I explained the difference between gold bullion coins and gold numismatic coins.   If you have decided to invest in gold bullion coins, it is important to understand some of the different types that are currently available worldwide, along with their face value, gold content, and approximate weight.  Here are four of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Difference between Gold Bullion Coins and Numismatic Gold Coins</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/the-difference-between-gold-bullion-coins-and-numismatic-gold-coins/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/the-difference-between-gold-bullion-coins-and-numismatic-gold-coins/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:24:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Coins]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a gold investor, you might be interested in including some gold coins in your portfolio.  However, SOME gold coins are a better investment than OTHERS.  That is why I’m going to explain the difference between gold bullion coins and numismatic gold coins.
 
What Are Gold Bullion Coins?
A bullion coin is struck from gold, silver, platinum, or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Health and Medical Benefits of Silver: Part Three &#8211; Colloidal Silver</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/health-and-medical-benefits-of-silver-part-three-colloidal-silver/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/health-and-medical-benefits-of-silver-part-three-colloidal-silver/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Part Three of a Three-Part Series
 
In the last blog post, we talked about some of the current traditional uses of silver in the health and medical community.
Before concluding this introductory 3-part discussion about the health and medical benefits of silver, I would be remiss if I didn’t talk about colloidal silver.  It is a controversial [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Health and Medical Benefits of Silver: Part Two &#8211; Current Use</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/health-and-medical-benefits-of-silver-part-two/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/health-and-medical-benefits-of-silver-part-two/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:21:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Part Two of a Three-Part Series
 
In Part One, I discussed the history and evolutionary use of silver as a health and medical benefit.  Now I am going to give you an overview of some of the ways silver is being used within the current medical community.  Here are some quick facts you might not know.
The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Health and Medical Benefits of Silver; Part One &#8211; A Brief History</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/health-and-medical-benefits-of-silver-part-one/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/health-and-medical-benefits-of-silver-part-one/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Silver]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Part One of a Three-Part Series
 
Because of its ability to kill bacteria, silver is used by the medical community as an antiseptic and a disinfectant.  There is also an “alternative” (non-FDA-approved) medicine product called colloidal silver used by many people.  
Silver is used extensively in the health and medical community in a variety of ways, which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Silver Rounds and Silver Bags:  Two Unconventional Ways to Invest in Silver</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/silver-rounds-and-silver-bags-two-unconventional-ways-to-invest-in-silver/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/silver-rounds-and-silver-bags-two-unconventional-ways-to-invest-in-silver/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:26:19 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Silver]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a recent post I explained the difference between pure silver, sterling silver, coin silver, junk silver, and silver plating.   Now that silver prices are on the verge of soaring, let’s begin talking about the different ways to invest in silver.  In this post you’ll learn about two unconventional silver investments: silver rounds and silver [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Difference between Pure Silver, Sterling Silver, Coin Silver, Junk Silver, and Silver Plating</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/the-difference-between-pure-silver-sterling-silver-coin-silver-junk-silver-and-silver-plating/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Technically, silver is a metallic chemical element whose chemical symbol is Ag (Argentum) and whose atomic number is 47.  It is a precious metal that is used to make jewelry, tableware (silverware), and coins, among other things.  It also has many other uses which we will discuss in future posts.
The millesimal fineness system is used [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gold ETFs: Another Way to Invest in Gold</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/gold-etfs-another-way-to-invest-in-gold/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:44:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[First we will begin with a definition of Gold ETF (also known as GETF).   ETF is an acronym for “exchange-traded fund.”  But what does that mean?  Well, it is similar to investing in a mutual fund.
What is the difference between a mutual fund and an exchange-traded fund (ETF)?  They are both ways for an investor [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Is the Difference between a Spot Gold Price and a Gold Fix Price?</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/what-is-the-difference-between-a-spot-gold-price-and-a-gold-fix-price/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is a spot price and why is it sometimes different from the London Gold Fix price?
The spot price (also known as the spot rate) of gold is the price that is quoted for immediate (spot) payment and delivery.  [NOTE: Settlement can be 1-2 days after the trade date, but the price is determined immediately.]  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Is Gold Fixing?</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/what-is-gold-fixing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The primary way that the gold price is determined as a worldwide standard, each day, is the London Gold Fixing procedure.
When you see a gold chart that is labelled London Gold Fix, what does that mean?  At 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (London time), the five members of The London Gold Market Fixing Ltd. have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is a Troy Ounce the Same as a Regular Ounce?</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/is-a-troy-ounce-the-same-as-a-regular-ounce/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/is-a-troy-ounce-the-same-as-a-regular-ounce/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to buy or sell gold, other precious metals, or gemstones, you will want to check the current ounce price to determine its value.  However, don’t think that you can get an accurate dollar amount by weighing your gold on a postage scale, for instance, because an ounce of gold is called a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Test Gold at Home or When Traveling</title>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-to-test-gold-at-home-or-when-traveling/</link>
		<comments>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-to-test-gold-at-home-or-when-traveling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In previous blog posts, you have learned the difference between a karat and a carat as well as understanding the karat value of gold.  But how can you test gold to find out if it’s real or not?  And how can you be sure the karat number that’s imprinted on your jewelry is authentic and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding the Karat Value of Gold</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I buy gold from people, one of the most frequently-asked questions is:  “What is the difference between 24-karat and 14-karat gold?”
As I mentioned in my post What is the Difference between a Karat and a Carat? , a karat measures the purity of gold based on a scale of 1-24, with 24 karats being [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is the Difference between a Karat and a Carat?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I buy gold and jewelry from a lot of people every day, and a common question that I’m asked is, “What is the difference between a Karat and a Carat?”  It can be a little confusing, especially since they are both pronounced “carrot”!
Well there IS a difference between “karat” and “carat” … usually.  Let me [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:39:55 +0000</pubDate>
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