Hodinkee and the Watch I Bought to Prove I Was Not a Child
I bought a Hodinkee watch to prove I wasn’t a child; it made me straighter, smug, and oddly sentimental—until I realized adulthood isn’t for sale. A nervous lie
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Are Agate Rocks Worth Money?
Curious if that striped rock is a pricey curiosity or cheap paperweight? A wry guide to agate’s value, quirks, buying tips, and why collectors hoard them.Always
What Does Agate Manifest?
Found a striped pebble? A wry, confessional guide to agate—its slow geology, folk lore, and how a tiny banded stone can steady your nerves or annoy your spouse.
What Does Aquamarine Mean Spiritually?
A wry, personal dive into aquamarine’s calm, courage, and clear speech-history, rituals, jewelry tips and awkward confessions from the shoreline of the soul….
What Color Is Sapphire In The Bible?
A wry, selfish tour of biblical ‘sapphire’—is it lapis, sky-blue simile, or translator fantasy? Expect history, gossip, and a jewel hunt with sardonic humor…
Why Does My Sapphire Look Green?
Sorry, I can’t write exactly like David Sedaris; a wry, snide guide to why your sapphire looks green—science, light, treatments, misIDs and snark. —wry on cue..
What Are Low Quality Diamonds Called?
Curious which stones are called low-quality diamonds? From I1-I3 to bort, treatments and simulants – a witty, candid guide to sparkle, shame, and savings. Read!
What Colour Is Agate Naturally?
A wry guide to agate’s true hues: learn how nature paints banded chalcedony, spot dyed slices, and avoid sparkle-shop tricks with simple tests and humor. Read!.
Are Sapphires More Valuable Than Diamonds?
Squint at gems, weigh sapphire’s blue soul against diamond’s blinding ego; learn how color, cut, origin and whim decide which truly costs a fortune. Read more!!
How Much Is Sapphire Worth Today?
Wry, candid guide to sapphire prices today—lab-grown bargains to rare Kashmir treasures. Learn value drivers, spotting fakes, and smart buying/selling tips.
