Originally Posted by
Utopian
I was relieved that the label on my blue green escher became so loose over time that I managed to get it off in one piece. That way, I don't have to decide anything. I stored away the label and the original box for safekeeping and I can use the stone without worrying about a little slip of paper that likely is responsible for doubling the value of the rock. Now I can use the hone to my heart's content and if I ever wanted to sell the it, I can re-attach the label. This might be sacrilege for glue purists (you know they're out there!:rant:) but for now I like being able to not have to decide how to use the stone.