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Hi, I’m artist Patrick Barnes. Welcome to my website showcasing my fine jewelry. Please look around, I’m sure you’ll enjoy what you find here. New information is added every day!
Around the world the precious mineral gold is easily one of the most desired and famous of all the minerals occurring in the earth. It is famous and desired due its worth and its unique aspects going back to when it was discovered in ancient times. For the most part gold deposits have been melted […]
Bisbee, Arizona, got its name from the decision to honor Judge DeWitt Bisbee by naming the town after him. It turns out that Judge DeWitt was an investor in the Copper Queen Mine, located directly next to the Bisbee Turquoise Mine, so they named the mine after him as well. Bisbee was originally a silver, […]
Now, in 2021, custom engagement rings are more popular than ever. Recent marketing data regarding engagement ring purchasing statistics shows up to 50% of them today are custom designed and manufactured. This trend has been happening for years with purchase data and surveys showing custom engagement ring purchases to keep going up. This is due […]
Most people are not aware of the fact that natural deposits of turquoise coming from mines cannot normally be used to cut into finished gemstones or be used in custom design jewelry. Most turquoise must be treated before in can be used to manufacture jewelry. Turquoise is treated to enhance its color & salability, make […]