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Pala and Tourmalines.

Toby — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:54:14 GMT

I am heading for So. California to Pala California for sum tourmaline hunting the first weekend of August. Just 5 days after this post. Would or could anyone point me in a direction that would make the most of my money and not have me just sifting trough a bucket of salted duds. Christy if you see this post I know you of all people will know where I should go.. or better yet how about you be my guide it would be fun and profitable for you. Any and all would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Toby

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Who loves Opal?

james — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 03:58:38 GMT

Hi, I am James from Lightning Ridge Australia. I notice some great pics of (?) oregon opal on this tribe.
hands up the responsible parties!

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Tanzanite

Larstafari — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 06:20:37 GMT

just lettin' you all know about how tanzanite gets to your local jewelery store.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5791079677633020966&q=tanzanite+mining&total=22&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=6

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Need a Seattle area opal cutter and seller.

Sporeboy — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:48:22 GMT

I have the Virgin Valley opal that I posted here on this tribe.
This opal is stable, and without crazing or cracks.
It is a 5.5 gram solid N-1 Harlequin pattern 5+++ bright black opal.
I have had the peice valued at 12k as rough, and I am offering the cutter a 10% cut of the total retail value of the stone after it is cut into several cabs and sold.
Please send me a message if you know of anyone who knows how to cut this type of material.

Thanks,

Darren

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Cabachons or Faceted

RealDiva — Fri, 25 May 2007 01:32:58 GMT

Which one is you favorite?

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augite

cindy — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:30:53 GMT

Does anyone know the metaphysical properties of augite? I can't find anything on it.

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Hi to all

cindy — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:51:39 GMT

I just wanted to say 'hi'.

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New to this tribe...

tarot_readings_by_jeannie_san_francisco — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:33:26 GMT

Introducing myself...just found and joined this tribe. I have a strong connection to earth's beautiful treasures. Lately drawn to emeralds...and feel they have a sweet green heart quality...little nature stones.

Looking forward to checking out the conversations on this site.

Jeannie

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drilling beads n stones

mat — Fri, 04 May 2007 10:41:20 GMT

whats the best drill i can get to drill my polished beads?? I need to "wet" drill them - dremel reccomend not to use water with their 300 and 400 series! Any suggestions?? Thanks. Mat. mrholway@hotmail.com

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Hand Cut Gemstones will be in SF/SJ area May 20-24

ChristaNicole — Mon, 07 May 2007 16:39:06 GMT

If anyone would like to see my gemstones I will be happy to bring the stones of your choice to you!
All of my stones are hand cut!
Here is what I have to offer:
faceted:
hand collected NC rubies, NC rhodalite garnets, A Z Pyrope Garnet AZ peridot, MT Yugo Sapphires
as well as hand faceted Brazillian tourmalines
en Cabochon:
Solid Australian White, Gray, Black and Crystal opal, Australian Boulder Opal, Honduran Black Opal, CA and NV Chrysoprase and Varacite, Southwestern US Obsidian, NC Ruby and Sapphire, MI Greenstone, Mixed Agates and Jaspers hand collected and from around the world.
I have extensive Opal photos at http://exquisiteopals.com/gallery/main.php
There are also photos of some of the other stones I have to offer.
Please contact me here or at exquisiteopals@aol.com to arrange a meeting May 20 - 24th. Thanks so much!

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searching...

Ravenheart — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:55:52 GMT

for sapphires, and a small crystal skull.....any leads?

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Trips

Tim — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:56:47 GMT

Ok I plan on taking a trip up to Canada to an opal fee mining place up there. I am looking for more places that are worth going to either for fee-mining or just for rockhounding. I am still an amateur and haven't done a lot, but I hope with being able to make my own schedule, I can find the time to do a little more this year. Can you all help me out? Thanks.

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Fluorite Please?

c_line — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:32:18 GMT

Hi there. I'm looking for bulk Fluorite to include in small goodie bags for clients. Heart shaped or otherwise if they're ideal for gift giving. Help please?? THANKS!

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New Auctions

Tim — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:15:16 GMT

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to let everyone know that I just posted 30 auctions on my friends website www.goldbay.com. My screenname is timk381. take a look at some really nice gemstones and some ok gemstones. A lot of the problems with the ones that are only ok is the color and clarity (2 of the 4 C’s) The cuts are pretty clean for the most part.
It’s cool just to look and see what is out there. Maybe you’ll see some stones you didn’t realize were even out there. I am always open to questions, so feel free to ask. Thanks.

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I need opinions from people who have been there.

Tim — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:59:17 GMT

I am plannng on quitting and starting my own business. Well, until now that only thing I was considering was a screen-printing business. Well, today I was doing some surfing looking for some blog material when I stumbled upon something else. It appears that I can get the equipment to cut stones for about 1/3 the start-up cost of the screen-printing. The problem comes that while I can probably start seeing something from the screen-printing business in the first month, while it may take 4-6 months before I can get good enough to start earning anything from the gem cutting. With the money I saved, I could pay up my bills for 6 months. Both options would work into my final store. Please give me your honest opinion. I am sitting on the fence, I need your opinions about which side I should fall on. Thanks for your help.
Tim

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Gemstones For Investment Purposes

LaDonna — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 03:33:27 GMT

Hi. I'm new to the tribe, although i have been a member for a while. I have a question about gemstones for investment. I personally thought it would be a good idea to collect large individual gemstones as assets. I love the color and variety of gems and also came across a very good article about gemstones on the Worth website under Passion Investments. The puzzlement is that I recently had a conversation about this with an older wealthy lady who said jewelry is a lousy investment because it doesn't appreciate. I would appreciate any opinions about this. As I said, I would like to continue gem collecting, but not if it is simply a waste of money. I know there are variables, but over all...?

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Has anyone taken the GG course from GIA??

ChristaNicole — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:45:12 GMT

Is it worth the time and cash??

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Oddly cut stones

ursonate — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 06:02:45 GMT

Or rather I want to find some non-traditional cut stones. For example, pure rectangles and squares rather than the usual faceted stuff. Any sources out there?

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Designer Cabochons for Sale by Ahna

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 01:13:38 GMT

Please visit my shop:
http://Ahna.Etsy.com

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My Rockhounding Website

Larstafari — Thu, 04 May 2006 17:59:42 GMT

Hi! It's nice to be around like minded people. I made a website dedicated to my two passions in life, music and rockhounding.

Here's the link to the rockhounding section:

www.larsrocks.netfirms.com

It's in the works to check for constant updates!

email me if you have any links or sites I should have listed!

hanks and happy hunting!

Lars

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Metaphysical Mookite

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 19:13:00 GMT

Help!
I just aquired some Mookite, and I was dissapointed to not find a listing of it's metaphysical properties in Melody's "Love is in the Earth" I spent some time meditating with it, and I got a very grounding energy from it, and I believe it is a jasper (?)
I hate to make jewelry with a stone I know so little about. Can anyone help me?

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seeking gemmy femme

james — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 23:59:01 GMT

hello, i am a footloose guy currently living close to the earth in Lightning Ridge Australia working with Opal, jewellery, and computers. When i complete my little straw bale studio in about 6 weeks i am headed for Patagonia ( Argentine side) to look for a small permaculture property, then Brasil to buy quartz and tourmaline in Teofilo Otoni at the gem show in August.

I will head off for the USA about september, buy a small RV and sell at the Quartsite show during the (northern hemisphere ) winter.

If you are intelligent and travelled, maybe do some goldsmithing or lapidary work, and have a love of sustainable practices, i would be delighted to hear from you!.

I am 49 years old, born in the USA, teenage years in London, a year in Guadeloupe teaching diving with Club Med, a year in Paris, a year in LA, four years in Java. then Oz since 1983 where i have been pursuing permaculture development of a small farm in the hills above Cairns.

I like doing something about the situation the world finds itself in, and would like a friend, lover, and companion to share the journey with.

If you are an easy, calm person with no baggage other than a boatload of enthusiasm and my plans resonate with you please contact me; there is a lot more to my story than the short note here!
I am keen to hear your story too!

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czech glass and toher beads for sale - cleaning out studio

Phoebe — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 18:03:19 GMT

Hey all, I know these are not gemstones, but I figure there might be some beaders in this tribe. We are cleaning out our studio and have a bunch of faceted czech glass beads (the little ones) and glass beads, hematite, base metal findings, and other random beads we are selling. We are just selling it all in one big bag (actually 2 bags - one with just the faceted czech beads and the other with czech plus glass plus everything else.) I have pictures of the beads and can give more info if anyone is interested. We are looking at the $150 range per each bag of stuff. We bought most of them via catalogs years ago so there are many varieties or colors in multiple strands - this is good for a jeweler who's selling his/her work. You can reproduce pieces. These beads are ideal for someone who is doing a lot of beading fin their work, or teaching beading techniques to a class. Please e-mail me if you want more information.

We also have some trade beads we will be getting rid of as well - ask if you'd like to know more about those.

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new member intro and stones abroad? (outside the USA)

Phoebe — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 20:51:46 GMT

Hey all, my partner and I are jewelers up in the north bay (north of San Francisco). We missed Tucson this year, and are actually looking towards the future of buying gems abroad (Indai, Thaniland, China?). I just found this tribe and look forward to being a part of it. If anyone has any good information or experiences they'd like to share about buying gemstones (already cut) or buying them raw and having them cut to sprecific shapes, I'd be interested to hear them.

Peace to all!
Phoebe

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Free Wire Wrapped Pendant GIve Away!!!

terrapintrading — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:18:36 GMT

Hello there, I am giving away a free pendant, go to my site to check it out. The drawing will take place on May 1, 2006. I take care of everything, just sign up!

www.terrapintrading.net

-Mathew

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RE: Tuscon?

tina — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 05:25:58 GMT

Is anyone heading to the Tuscon gemfair? I've never been and am curious as to the right time of the month to go. I hear the first is week is great because it's all fresh, but then again, the end of the month is amazing due to all of the dealers wanting to unload their heavy stock. I want to purchase some gems, but will be flying, so my main purchases will be beads. Also, any good music? When and where?

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So...it's almost Valentines day...

Sat, 28 Jan 2006 06:45:08 GMT

yes it's over commercialized but lets admit that its so much fun to buy that special someone in your life something unique for V-day! My new website may be the perfect place to find something fun and romantic! Many of my items are wax hand cast, sterling silver little buddhas, rings, earings, pendants, belt buckles and so much more! :)So come by and see if anything interests you! www.fullcirclecreation.com

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Buying stone beads in South America?

danalevittdesigns — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 22:45:33 GMT

I am going on vacation to SA - mostly to Brazil & Argentina. I know a lot of my favorite stones are from there. Does anyone have experience buying stones there or have any contacts or advice? Thanks!

Dana

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Gem Nerds

Yusuf — Fri, 19 Sep 2003 14:03:52 GMT

Hello to all...
Just wanted to stop by and say hi. I am new to the site. I am a Graduate Gemologist from Columbus, Ohio. Dealing mostly in diamonds trading {small operation.}
Maybe we can network toss around some good ideas or just tell some jokes.

See ya
Yusuf

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NEW TO THE COMPURTER WORLD

Rochelle — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 21:36:33 GMT

I,M NEW TO THIS LIFE IN COMPUTERS, AND I NEED HELP POSTING MY GEMSTONES TO TRIBE FRIENDS:
I,VE TRYED TO POST MY PICTURES, BUT THEY DON,T SHOW UP ON MY WEB PAGE . CAN ANYONE TRY AND HELP ME WITH THIS PICTURE PROBLUM , PLEASE ?
THANK-YOU FOR YOUR TIME & HELP :
Rochelle : a GEMSTONE CRAVER :

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Suggestions . . . 20 ct. oregon sunstone

SelfExistingMoon — Wed, 31 Mar 2004 23:16:53 GMT

Hi everyone.

i just joined up here.

I've been selling, teaching with, and creating art with crystals for the past 2 years.

I recently wound up with a very large oregon sunstone. somewhere around 20 carats, with nice red color and great schiller.

I don't know much about the realm of cut gems, and i'm not sure how best to go about finding a home for this stone. Its quite large for the material, and depending on the market, it could be worth quite a bit of money.

Anyone have any suggestions? any help would be greatlyl appreciated.

blessings.

Dominic

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Hi from Oz

james — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 03:02:05 GMT

Hello all from Lightning Ridge, if i can help you with anything local just let me know!
james

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New tribe on "blood" or "conflict" diamonds

btd — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 12:04:00 GMT

If you want to show support, or to discuss, check out and join: http://tribes.tribe.net/conflictdiamonds

I understand diamonds are just a small percentage of all gemtones, but you maybe unware of the diamond issue. I'm just spreading the word against this inhumane situation.

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question

josephD — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 17:36:54 GMT

i'm looking for some advice on a possible purchase and i thought maybe this tribe may have the wisdom i'm looking for......

i'm looking to buy a ring for my fiance. i found this one off of craigslist and i'm not sure if it's worth what she's asking for. Some people are telling me no because of the fact it's a silver ring. But the lady selling the ring states that the stone(a star sapphire) is worth $500 by itself.

here's the ad...
http://stockton.craigslist.org/jwl/71648741.html

it's pretty and all but i know the silver isn't worth that much........do you guys know much about star sapphires? or know if it's likely or possible that the ring is worth that much?

any help would be awesome.....otherwise sorry for bugging you.....

=)

joseph

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Diamonds, diamonds, diamons!

Yusuf — Thu, 24 Feb 2005 23:51:29 GMT

Hey everyone I’m a new diamond broker in the area… Downtown Columbus. I offer loose diamonds, diamond semi mounts, and other diamond finished jewelry, ladies and gents. So please check out our new state- of – the art web site www.ysadiqdiamond.com

Please fell free to contact myself [Yusuf] regarding any dislikes or likes on the site.
Last but not least when you’re in the diamond market please contact me for a price, I’m normally 20%-30% lower than mall prices.

Thanks in advance
Yusuf

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Help-Need Turquoise!

Grandma — Thu, 08 Jul 2004 02:17:01 GMT

Hello everyone,

I just got an order for a custom Arab show horse halter, and need some turquoise or any suitable stone (she doesn't care what stone, only what color) of a brilliant blue-turquoise color. I have to make or modify some beads to have holes approx 4mm to 4.5mm diameter to fit on the cordage. Then I need 2 larger pieces the same color, anywhere from 20mm to 40mm overall and can be flat.

I have the saws, drills, polishers, etc. An ideal solution would be a piece of 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slab of reconstituted turquoise.

Anyone? Ideas, places to look?

Thanks,
:-)
Grandma Midwife

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hope y'all like the new pics!

golden1 — Fri, 13 Feb 2004 07:08:03 GMT

I have a wide imagination when it comes to gemstones I admit,but this gold nugget and the crystals were both found by me. Already sold the nugget,still have the scepters. Hope ya like the pics...I also love to dig fire opals.. Anyone on the same page here?

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Any better way to get rid of a stone than the paper?

Thu, 08 Jan 2004 21:39:35 GMT

Standard sob story, was engaged, got unengaged, was lucky enough to get the stone back...

I can't seem to sell it for even 1/2 what I paid.... any thoughts?

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Gem Nerds

Yusuf — Fri, 19 Sep 2003 13:55:44 GMT

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