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Meet Robert Jones

Robert Mac Eustace Jones is a Native American Metal Smith from Zuni and Cochiti Pueblo. In this video meet Robert, learn about how he is, some of his inspirations and experience some of his styles. Robert is passionate about pushing himself to his limits to continually better himself at what he does.Robert is a very articulate artist and a great teacher, we were...

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Adam Fierro is a contemporary jewelry silversmith from Albuquerque, New Mexico. My name is Adam Fierro from Albuquerque, New Mexico. I specialize in contemporary southwestern jewelry. I was born in Gallup New Mexico, raised in Albuquerque and raised in the jewelry business ever since he was born. My Grandmother was from Santa Clara Pueblo, My […]
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what is turquoise hardness and how to measure it
What is Hardness? Hardness is not only the condition of being a hard solid but in mineralogy it is a measurement of scratch resistance. In other words how resistant a solid’s surface to being scratched relative to another solid. A hard mineral can scratch the surface of a softer mineral. A soft mineral is unable to […]
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Once upon a time we learned everything from our parents or grandparents. Our ethics, perception and even profession were handed down from our ancestors. Family still plays a key role in shaping our morals and culture however it is now days it has less influence on profession. With modern education and career choices in America the apples seem […]
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