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	<title>Gemologist Sam</title>
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		<title>The Story of the Taylor-Burton Diamond</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Taylor-Burton Diamond is a 69.42-carat pear-shape diamond that was made famous when actor Richard Burton bought it for his wife Elizabeth Taylor in 1969 for $1,100,000. It was cut from a rough diamond weighing 240.80 carats which was found in the Premier Mine, Transvaal, South Africa in 1966.  It was purchased and cut by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Spirit of de Grisogono is the Largest Black Diamond in the World</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At 312.24 carats (62.45 g), the Spirit of de Grisogono is the largest cut black diamond in the world and the fifth largest diamond overall in the world.  It is set in a white gold mounting filled with 702 white diamonds which total 36.69 carats (7.34 g). It was named after the Swiss jeweler de [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/the-spirit-of-de-grisogono-is-the-largest-black-diamond-in-the-world/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-spirit-of-de-grisogono-is-the-largest-black-diamond-in-the-world</link>
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		<title>Surprising Facts about the Great Star of Africa Diamond</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The largest rough gem-quality diamond ever found (3,106.75 carats; 621.35 g), the Great Star of Africa diamond was discovered at the Premier Diamond Mine in South Africa in 1905.   It is also known as the Cullinan diamond, named after the mine’s owner who happened to be there on that exciting day. The Great Star of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/surprising-facts-about-the-great-star-of-africa-diamond/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=surprising-facts-about-the-great-star-of-africa-diamond</link>
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		<title>The Real Story about the Hope Diamond: A Brief History</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The large 45.52-carat (9.10 g) Hope Diamond is also known as “Le bleu de France” because it is a deep-blue diamond.  It appears to be blue because of trace amounts of boron within its crystal structure.  … And it is notorious for supposedly being cursed. It is often referred to as the “most famous diamond [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/the-real-story-about-the-hope-diamond-a-brief-history/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-real-story-about-the-hope-diamond-a-brief-history</link>
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		<title>What is Youngevity?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Youngevity is a privately-held company dedicated to delivering nutritional and healthy lifestyle solutions to help people throughout the world live younger longer. Established in 1997 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers a wide spectrum of high-quality, technologically-advanced wellness and personal care products designed to help health-conscious individuals achieve their health and lifestyle [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dead Doctors Don’t Lie is a Book, Tape, and Radio Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It all began with an audiocassette called Dead Doctors Don’t Lie, made by Dr. Joel Wallach in 1993.  Now, more than 45 million copies are in circulation.  The message it contains has generated intense public interest in colloidal mineral supplementation. The Dead Doctors Don&#8217;t Lie book, written by Dr. Joel Wallach and Dr. Ma Lan, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/dead-doctors-dont-lie-is-a-book-tape-and-radio-show/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=dead-doctors-dont-lie-is-a-book-tape-and-radio-show</link>
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		<title>Which mineral can change hair from grey to its natural color?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Joel Wallach explains the 5 Early Warning Signs of Mineral Deficiency, including grey or white hair. Trace amounts of copper must be present in the body in order for a series of biochemical events to occur which result, ultimately, in the delivery of pigment to the hair follicle. Copper is an essential nutrient. By [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/which-mineral-can-change-hair-from-grey-to-its-natural-color/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=which-mineral-can-change-hair-from-grey-to-its-natural-color</link>
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		<title>What are colloidal minerals?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In my last post, I was telling you about this great health-related discovery I made while researching rare earth minerals.  If you are going to try any of Youngevity’s products to see if you get similar positive health, energy, rejuvenating results, it’s important for you to understand what colloidal minerals are, because these are the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/what-are-colloidal-minerals/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=what-are-colloidal-minerals</link>
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		<title>Rare Earth Minerals Can Keep You Healthy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While researching rare earth minerals, I came across something exciting that has had a positive impact on my health.  So I wanted to share it with YOU. I discovered that the body needs 90 nutrients every single day in order to operate at optimal level.  In addition to 60 minerals, trace elements, and rare earths [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/rare-earth-minerals-can-keep-you-healthy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=rare-earth-minerals-can-keep-you-healthy</link>
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		<title>What is Fiat Currency?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Right now, the U.S. uses fiat currency, which means it’s not backed by any commodity such as gold or silver.  It derives its value by being declared by the government to be legal tender.  That is, it must be accepted as a form of payment within the boundaries of the country for all debts, public [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/what-is-fiat-currency/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=what-is-fiat-currency</link>
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		<title>How Does Aqua Regia Refine Gold?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Aqua regia is also known as aqua regis, and comes from the Latin phrase royal water. It is a highly-corrosive mixture of acids, fuming yellow or red solution, also called nitro-hydrochloric acid. The mixture is formed by freshly mixing nearly pure nitric acid and maximum-concentration (38%) hydrochloric acid, usually in a volume ratio of 1:3 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Brief Overview of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Part 2 of a 2-Part Series The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 is also known as the “financial reform bill.”  It was signed into law by President Barack Obama on July 21, 2010, and goes into effect on July 16, 2011, unless the SEC or CFTC raises any major objections [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/a-brief-overview-of-the-dodd-frank-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-brief-overview-of-the-dodd-frank-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act</link>
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		<title>Does the Dodd-Frank Act Make OTC Gold and Silver Trading Illegal?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Part 1 of a 2-Part Series The way that the Dodd-Frank Act is potentially affecting the hedge funds and over-the-counter gold and silver trading has become a very controversial topic.  Because you’ll be reading more and more about this as the deadline of July 15, 2011, approaches, and even after that, I’m going to clarify [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/does-the-dodd-frank-act-make-otc-gold-and-silver-trading-illegal/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=does-the-dodd-frank-act-make-otc-gold-and-silver-trading-illegal</link>
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		<title>Ding Dong, the 2012 Gold Tax is Dead</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While searching the Internet for information you have to be careful.  A lot of it is out of date!  When doing a search, be sure to include the year you want to read reports from (such as 2011).   I am going to share with you a perfect example of something which might have you panicking [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/ding-dong-the-2012-gold-tax-is-dead/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ding-dong-the-2012-gold-tax-is-dead</link>
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		<title>Why Diamonds are Still a Good Investment in 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While in search of a recession-proof investment, don’t overlook diamonds.  The price of diamonds continues to increase and predictions are that this trend isn’t going to end anytime soon. Why is this the case? In addition to India and China’s love affair with diamonds, this precious stone continues to be used most often in engagement [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/why-diamonds-are-still-a-good-investment-in-2011/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-diamonds-are-still-a-good-investment-in-2011</link>
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		<title>Why Silver is a Great Investment in 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Robert Kiyosaki explains why silver is a great investment in 2011.  He even goes so far as to claim that he believes that silver is the BEST investment in 2011.  Enjoy the following YouTube video.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/why-silver-is-a-great-investment-in-2011/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=why-silver-is-a-great-investment-in-2011</link>
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		<title>China Prepares Gold-Based ETF to Compete with U.S.-Based GLD Fund</title>
		<description><![CDATA[China is the world’s largest producer of gold; plus it is the largest consumer of gold, second only to India. Earlier this year (January 2011), China’s Lion Fund Management Company’s first Gold ETF raised nearly $500 million its first week. Now, after they opened the new Hong Kong commodities exchange last week (May 2011), China [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/china-prepares-gold-based-etf-to-compete-with-us-based-gld-fund/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=china-prepares-gold-based-etf-to-compete-with-us-based-gld-fund</link>
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		<title>The Truth about Utah&#8217;s New Gold and Silver Currency Law</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As usual, many people are leaping to ridiculous conclusions now that the Utah has become the first state in the Union to accept gold and silver as legal tender (as of May 22, 2011) since President Franklin D. Roosevelt confiscated gold from circulation in the 1930s.  That was when the dollar was &#8220;as good as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/the-truth-about-utahs-new-gold-and-silver-currency-law/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-truth-about-utahs-new-gold-and-silver-currency-law</link>
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		<title>100-Ounce Gold Nugget to be Auctioned March 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Found in an old riverbed near the town of Washington in northern California, in 2010, this nearly 100-ounce gold nugget is a rarity.  Most of the large nuggets in California which were found in the past have been melted into coins or bullion.  If the nugget (known as the Washington Nugget) were sold at current [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/100-ounce-gold-nugget-to-be-auctioned-march-2011/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=100-ounce-gold-nugget-to-be-auctioned-march-2011</link>
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		<title>Which Countries Have the Most Gold?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are the latest World Gold Holdings (March 2010) based on World Gold Council data. United States:  8,133.5 tonnes (70.4% of reserves) Germany:  3,406.8 tonnes (66.1% of reserves) Italy:  2,451.8 tonnes (64.9% of reserves) France:  2,435.4 tonnes (65.7% of reserves) China:  1,054.1 tonnes (1.6% of reserves) Switzerland:  1,040.1 tonnes (27.1% of reserves) Japan:  765.2 tonnes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/which-countries-have-the-most-gold/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=which-countries-have-the-most-gold</link>
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		<title>Did You Know You Can Roll Your IRA into a Gold-Backed IRA?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Buying gold is one of the best ways you can financially protect your retirement. Tangible assets like gold have always been one of the most preferred traditional investment choices which ensures profitable returns as well as safety for your retirement portfolio. Here is something to consider.  Suppose you purchased gold worth $10,000 during the 1970s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/did-you-know-you-can-roll-your-ira-into-a-gold-backed-ira/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=did-you-know-you-can-roll-your-ira-into-a-gold-backed-ira</link>
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		<title>How the India Wedding Season Affects Gold Prices</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The desire for gold as jewelry affects demand. The gold market in India is closely watched since Indian brides love to wear a lot of gold jewelry when they walk down the aisle. If there is strong buying in India during the autumn &#8220;wedding season,&#8221; gold prices can increase. India is the world’s biggest buyer [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-the-india-wedding-season-affects-gold-prices/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-the-india-wedding-season-affects-gold-prices</link>
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		<title>“Light” Performance of Diamonds</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What does the term light performance mean?  In the gem trade, it is used to describe how well a polished diamond will return light to the viewer. There are three light properties which are described in relation to light performance: brilliance, fire, and scintillation. Brilliance refers to the white light reflections from the external and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/%e2%80%9clight%e2%80%9d-performance-of-diamonds/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=%25e2%2580%259clight%25e2%2580%259d-performance-of-diamonds</link>
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		<title>What Does the SHAPE of the Diamond Mean?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At the beginning, diamonds are rough stones.   They must be cut and polished to exhibit the characteristic fire and brilliance that diamond gemstones are known for.  Diamonds are cut into a variety of shapes that are generally designed to accentuate these features. Diamonds which are not cut into a round brilliant shape are known as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/what-does-the-shape-of-the-diamond-mean/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=what-does-the-shape-of-the-diamond-mean</link>
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		<title>Clarity of a Diamond is Important</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Clarity is one of the four Cs that determines a diamond’s value.  [NOTE: Diamonds are graded and certified based on the four Cs:  carat, cut, color, and clarity.]  Clarity is a measure of internal defects of a diamond called inclusions.   Inclusions may be crystals of a foreign material or another diamond crystal, or structural imperfections [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/clarity-of-a-diamond-is-important/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=clarity-of-a-diamond-is-important</link>
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		<title>How to Evaluate the Color of Diamonds</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the four Cs that determines a diamond’s value is “color.”  [NOTE: Diamonds are graded and certified based on the four Cs:  carat, cut, color, and clarity.]  Diamonds occur in a variety of colors — steel gray, white, blue, yellow, orange, red, green, pink to purple, brown, and black, virtually in every color of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-to-evaluate-the-color-of-diamonds/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-to-evaluate-the-color-of-diamonds</link>
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		<title>The Cut of the Diamond Determines Its Value</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the four Cs is “cut.”  [NOTE: Diamonds are graded and certified based on the four Cs:  carat, cut, color, and clarity.]  The cut of a diamond describes the manner in which a diamond has been shaped and polished from its beginning form as a rough stone to its final gem proportions.  Often diamond [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/the-cut-of-the-diamond-determines-its-value/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-cut-of-the-diamond-determines-its-value</link>
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		<title>What is a Diamond’s Carat Weight?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Diamonds are graded and certified based on the four Cs:  carat, cut, color, and clarity.   One of the four Cs is “carat.”  The carat weight measures the mass of a diamond.  One carat is defined as 200 milligrams (about 0.007 ounce avoirdupois).  The point unit (equal to one one-hundredth of a carat – 0.01 carat, or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/what-is-a-diamond%e2%80%99s-carat-weight/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=what-is-a-diamond%25e2%2580%2599s-carat-weight</link>
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		<title>What is a Diamond?  An Introduction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A diamond is one of the best-known and most sought-after gemstones.  Diamonds have been used as decorative items since ancient times.  Some of the earliest references can be traced to India.  Its name is derived from the ancient Greek word adamas which means “invincible, unalterable, and unconquerable.” The hardness of a diamond and its high [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/what-is-a-diamond-an-introduction/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=what-is-a-diamond-an-introduction</link>
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		<title>How Can You Tell the Difference between Mica Flakes, Pyrite Flakes, and Gold Flakes?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re gold panning or shopping at a garage sale or digging through your attic, when you see gold flakes it’s an exciting moment, especially if they turn out to be real gold.  But how can you be sure it’s gold and not mica or pyrite (also known as Fool’s Gold)?  Here are some things [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-mica-flakes-pyrite-flakes-and-gold-flakes/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-mica-flakes-pyrite-flakes-and-gold-flakes</link>
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		<title>Monitor the New Logitech Alert HD Security System on Your Computer or Smartphone</title>
		<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, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/monitor-the-new-logitech-alert-hd-security-system-on-your-computer-or-smartphone/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=monitor-the-new-logitech-alert-hd-security-system-on-your-computer-or-smartphone</link>
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		<title>Uncover Gemstone Locations Using the Minerals of California Online Database</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/uncover-gemstone-locations-using-the-minerals-of-california-online-database/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=uncover-gemstone-locations-using-the-minerals-of-california-online-database</link>
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		<title>The Hunt for Black Opals in Virgin Valley, Nevada:  Royal Peacock Opal Mines</title>
		<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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/the-hunt-for-black-opals-in-virgin-valley-nevada-royal-peacock-opal-mines/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-hunt-for-black-opals-in-virgin-valley-nevada-royal-peacock-opal-mines</link>
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		<title>I Pay Top Dollar for Gold, Jewelry, Diamonds, Coins, and More</title>
		<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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/i-pay-top-dollar-for-gold-jewelry-diamonds-coins-and-more/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=i-pay-top-dollar-for-gold-jewelry-diamonds-coins-and-more</link>
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		<title>Prospecting for Diamonds in Arkansas</title>
		<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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/prospecting-for-diamonds-in-arkansas/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=prospecting-for-diamonds-in-arkansas</link>
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		<title>Dig for Emeralds and Sapphires in North Carolina</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/dig-for-emeralds-and-sapphires-in-north-carolina/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=dig-for-emeralds-and-sapphires-in-north-carolina</link>
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		<title>Treasure Hunting Vacations in the United States</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/treasure-hunting-vacations-in-the-united-states/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=treasure-hunting-vacations-in-the-united-states</link>
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		<title>Where to Find Sunken Treasure</title>
		<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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.gemologistsam.net/where-to-find-sunken-treasure/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=where-to-find-sunken-treasure</link>
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		<title>Why Does Silver Tarnish?</title>
		<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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Using Your Metal Detector</title>
		<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>
		<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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Choose a Metal Detector to Hunt for Treasure</title>
		<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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Fool&#8217;s Gold?</title>
		<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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mel Fisher, Treasure Hunter</title>
		<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>
		<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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Did Gold Come from a Supernova?</title>
		<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>
		<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, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to File a Gold Mining Claim</title>
		<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>
		<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>
		<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 [...]]]></description>
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