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Written by: David Cowley

Good quality amber is used for the manufacture of ornamental objects and jewelry. The most expensive amber jewelry is 30 to 90 million years old and will have some type of prehistoric insects or even small vertebrates trapped inside. Sadly to say most of the amber jewelry with insects trapped inside is counterfeited. It is a man made by using a plastic resin and often the counterfeits will have a too perfect posed insect trapped inside.

Written by: David Cowley

The Tiger Eye is a quartz composite gemstone with a hardness of 7. This gemstone is created when crocidolite (asbestos) is replaced with iron and sodium similar to the process that creates petrified wood. During the process the crocidolite or asbestos is completely dissolved and the gemstone takes the fibrous formation and the some of the coloration of the crocidolite. This process creates the parallel lines giving the shifting play of light and movement.

Written by: janetra

Collecting diecast toys has been a favourite hobby for both children and adults for many years. These mini replicas of full size vehicles have fascinated many generations. Many diecast toys in perfect condition, complete with the original box, special markings and price tags have increased in value enormously. Some of these models were specially made for store openings, launches of new products or special events.

Written by: Larry Crain

Though most certificates (even from a century ago) can be purchased for under $100, the sheer number of different certificates available (tens of thousands), not to mention the expense of the rarer ones, prevents anyone from trying to collect them all.

Written by: Larry Crain

Most people collect antique stock certificates by type, or theme, to give a common thread to their collection and to add passion to the search for specific certificates (though most of us also “cheat” and collect others just because we like them). Collecting themes also provides a logical way to organize or display your favorite stock certificates.

Written by: Larry Crain

This is the third of three articles that describe and give examples of popular collecting themes in Scripophily (the collecting of antique stock certificates).

Written by: Larry Crain

This article discusses the collector value of antique stock certificates. The following are some of the characteristics of the supply side of certificates that help create more value.

Written by: RantRave

So you ask yourself, where can I find games at? Video games involve user interaction with an interface to generate visible feedback on a video game console or computer.

Written by: Larry Crain

Authentic, hand-signed signatures on collectible antique stock certificates add historical significance and value to the documents. This article explains how to determine if autographs are original rather than printed or stamped.

Written by: Larry Crain

This article explains how to take care of collectible antique stock certificates to retain their maximum appeal and value.

Written by: David Cowley

There are a lot of different brands of metal detector out there, and if you're just starting out with the fun hobby of detecting, why not try a Bounty Hunter metal detector? There are a few reasons why we recommend this particular brand, and why they're a good choice especially for those new to hobby.

Written by: David Cowley

Some features of the Garret Ace 250 metal detector include notch discrimination, pinpoint feature, graphic target ID and Touch-n-Go technology. These features are imperative not just for the ease of use but for accuracy when hunting as well.

Written by: David Cowley

Did you know that the official gemstones of the state of Minnesota are called agates? Of all the beautiful rocks and gemstones that could have been considered, these beautiful stones that are readily available along so many beachfronts of that state are so treasured that they now have that official title.

Written by: David Cowley

A lot of people have dreams of finding buried treasure on a nearby beach and so they rent a metal detector to comb those beaches. This looks fun and somewhat romantic even, the idea that coins and valuable artifacts can be found in the sand. But in reality hunting for buried treasure can be something of a long and tedious prospect, especially on beaches that are well populated. This means that many other treasure hunters have come before you! So it might be a good idea to rent a metal detector for a while to see if this is really something that you would enjoy doing for hours and even days on end.

Written by: David Cowley

Getting a good deal on several metal detectors can go a long way in keeping the peace on the home front. Having to share one detector between several children is not going to get anyone interested in the hobby! There are some great places where you can snag a bargain on discount metal detectors, both in person and online.