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Archive for June, 2009

Chrysocolla Mineral Varieties Rough Slabs and Gemstone Cabochons for Jewely Design !

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Chrysocolla is right up there among my most favorite minerals for cutting cabs from. Most all Chrysocolla makes for some stunning jewelry. Then there are some that are truly a bit more unique than others.
We have been sharing a whole lot of different Chrysocolla varieties on my forum.
I especially like a Chrysocolla with Hematite, Tenorite, [...]

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Advantages of working with reputable gemstone jewelry designer / silversmith / metalsmith

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

I have blogged before about “Advantages for Gemstone Jewelry Designer who Develop Relationship with Lapidary Shop”. Much of the same really does apply when considering a reputable gemstone jewelry designer/silversmith. Your extremely lucky to find not only a reputable and qualified designer, but a designer who’s unique ability to work with precious metals place them [...]

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Ocean Wave Jasper Slabs to Gemstone Cabochons

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Just received this really pretty Ocean Wave Jasper. Have cut a lot of orb Ocean Jasper, but only ever had a couple of Ocean Wave Jasper.
One thing about buying the expensive Orb type Ocean Jasper is that it is hard to find at an affordable price without pitting or vugs. The Ocean Wave Jasper seems [...]

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