wentzellgemsJan 4, 20135 minEd Swoboda, 1917-2013: Tribute to a Gem of a MinerEd Swoboda On January 5, 2013, the jewelry, gem and mineral world lost a great person, and giant legend, Edward Swoboda. Ed was a...
wentzellgemsNov 25, 20121 minHappy Birthday to an old Friend: George Ashley, gone but not forgottenToday is the birthday of an old friend who was one of the main influences in my early years and my becoming a gem prospector/miner: ...