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Of course there are lots of different types of jewelry that you can choose from, but one of the most popular out there today is the amber jewelry. Amber is composed of fossilized tree resin. Although it is not a mineral it is often classified as a gemstone.

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.
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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. (more…)

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

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

According to Egyptian legend tourmaline gets it color when it passes over a rainbow on its journey up from the center of the earth and that is why it is often referred as the gemstone of the rainbow. Multicolored and bi-colored tourmaline are the norm and very rarely found in the clear or colorless form. Watermelon colored gemstones are green at one end and pink at the other, hence the name. (more…)

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. (more…)

Wouldn't it be nice if you could take anything and everything out for a test drive before you bought it? Sure, a car you can spin around the block a few times but imagine if you could live in a prospective house for a week before buying, or could wear those new shoes for a few days before purchasing, and so on. But one thing you can do is rent a metal detector for just about as long as you want before you decide to actually buy one. Why would you want to do this, and is it really that important?

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. (more…)

Metal detecting is a hobby that is not only fun but can be educational as well. Having the children get out from behind the computer and on the beach or open field to actually hunt for valuable artifacts, jewelry and precious metals can go a long way toward piquing their interest in their own schoolwork. But no matter your reason to start treasure hunting, you may be on the lookout for discount metal detectors, especially if you're going to get your whole family involved.

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.
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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. (more…)

Wild ginseng has been found in Northern China, Korea, Vietnam, Eastern Siberia, Canada, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Kentucky. It is becoming increasingly harder to find due to the high demand in recent years. It requires years for ginseng to reach maturity. (more…)

Have you ever seen someone with a really cool shark's tooth necklace and wondered how they got it? Chances are they didn't really wrestle that big shark and yank out the tooth as a trophy or prize, but they found a place where you can get some shark teeth and bought it themselves. If you're interested in fossils you may already have knowledge of megalodon teeth and realize that these are not collectibles that you can wear around your neck, but are truly a prized find for any treasure hunter. What do we mean by megalodon teeth and why would anyone want to see one?

The megalodon was a type of giant shark that existed some ten million years ago or so. It was the ultimate predator of the time, feeding on other animals as large as whales. Today it exists only in fossil record, and owning megalodon teeth can be quite the status symbol especially for those that appreciate the history surrounding them. (more…)

The state of Wyoming has yielding some amazing finds recently when it comes to fossil fish. Stingrays and mioplosus are common finds. The Green River Formation in southwestern Wyoming seems to contain a treasure trove of these ancient fossils from many different geological times. The city of Kemmerer welcomes fossil treasure hunters from around the world as they too search for their finds. (more…)

Treasure Hunting For Lobsters

Lobster hunting is becoming a favorite pastimes for many divers. These tasty crustaceans, also known as bugs to divers, are delicious. But in order to capture a lobster you must first find them. Lobsters need places to hide from other predators so prefer corral reefs, rocky area, old shipwrecks and man made areas where there are plenty of holes to hide in. (more…)