#lapidary rough

[srlgemstone]

Colorful Agates

#agate #stone aesthetic #crystals #achat #collectibles #geology #gemstones #rocks and minerals #achate #agata #blue aesthetic #natural history #nature #crystal collection #special collections #lapidary art #lapidary rough #geology rocks #rocks #minerals #stones #cool rocks

[ouroborostaxidermy]

More tumbling rough, this time it's Orchid Calcite and B Grade Rhodonite, these should be fun to tumble, (though the calcite may pose some challenges.)

#rock tumbling #lapidary #tumbling rough #smallbusiness #how we make things

[justvulturethings]

These aren’t bones but they are opals! $115 and they are yours, right from Australia

#boulder opal #rough opal #Australian opal #rocks #lapidary #products

[folkmarketgems]

Attention all gemstone lovers! Check out our latest offering: 20 kg of raw Rhodolite garnets for faceting at cheapest price. These gorgeous stones are perfect for faceting and beadwork, and we have cutting results available online for your convenience.

But wait, there’s more! If you’re looking for a larger parcel, we’re also offering a 50% discount on our 50 kg package. That’s a whole lot of stunning Rhodolite garnets at an unbeatable price.

Shopping with us is easy and safe, with online payment and a hassle-free checkout process. Visit our website at https://folkmarketgems.com/products/20kg-raw-rhodolite-garnets-stones-for-faceting-beading to place your order today.

Don’t miss out on this incredible deal and add these stunning Rhodolite garnets to your collection. #rhodolitegarnet #redgarnet #garnetjewelry #garnetstone #lapidaryrough #facetingrough #lapidaryartist #gemstonecutter #mineralcollecting #crystalcollection #gemolog

#Gemologist #gemology #lapidary #lapidaryartists #faceting #faceting rough

[msgemstonesuk]

#natural plume agate. Dendritic agate #moss agate crystal #natural plume agate rough. #Lapidary agate stones

[foundationcounselsheldonkatz]

Who wants to buy some cool rocks? Here’s some opals.

#Boulder opal #rough opal #Australian opal #my products #lapidary

[blueiskewl]

A Historically Significant Emerald Ring

Featuring a square emerald-cut emerald weighing 5.27 carats, size 5¾, signed Valentin Magro.

A ring with a 400-year-old emerald from the 1622 Nuestra Señora de Atocha galleon shipwreck was put up for auction by Sotheby's to raise funds for humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. Its owner, Mitzi Perdue visited Ukraine this past summer.

The extraordinary treasures of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha reflect the unimaginable wealth and vast domain within the New World that Spain controlled in the early 17th century. When the overladen Spanish galleon tragically wrecked on a coral reef and sank off the Florida coast amidst a hurricane in 1622, the ship’s hold contained some 180,000 coins and 24 tons of ingots struck from Bolivian silver as well as 125 bars of gold bullion extracted from the Caribbean, Mexico and the Andes amongst its many treasures.

In addition to precious metals, the ship’s detailed log recorded an astonishing 70 pounds of rough-cut emeralds mined from Colombian sources in Chivor and Muzo which the Spanish had first learned of in the early 16th century. As Spain introduced these gems to a European and, in time, a global audience, their shocking depth of color, size, and clarity were unlike anything previously known from the long depleted Egyptian mines of antiquity.

After spending 363 years lost and submerged, the Atocha wreck (as it came to be known) captured the world’s attention when news first broke of its discovery in 1985. Long time treasure hunter Mel Fisher and his team had steadfastly searched an area off the coast of Florida for 16 years, weathering the loss of friends and family in the pursuit, before finally locating the remains of the ship and its precious cargo. These efforts required the belief and patronage of many individuals, amongst them Frank Perdue who was an early believer and fellow enthusiast of Atocha history.

The present lot is set with an expertly cut stone faceted from an emerald crystal recovered from the Atocha. In 1988, Mel Fisher and Frank Perdue worked with famed emerald lapidaries Reginald C. Miller and Jerrold Green of New York to select the best possible emerald crystals from their collection so that a fine gem could be cut for each of them. The resulting 5.27-carat stone was set in gold and proudly presented by Frank to his wife Mitzi as a cherished engagement present and in remembrance of this tremendous undertaking.

#A Historically Significant Emerald Ring #5.27 carat square emerald-cut emerald #1622 Nuestra Señora de Atocha galleon shipwreck #Atocha galleon treasure #treasure #shipwreck #spanish galleon #archeology #archeolgst #ancient artifacts #jewelry #history #history news #ancient history #ancient culture #ancient civilizations #long reads

[birdsofvalhallablogs]

Our Precious

Everyone loves to have something decorative about them. It could be a brooch, a certain set of earrings, a specific hat, a universal jacket, or even just a signature color or pattern. To know you are able to be picked out of a crowd or have something that makes you “you” to someone else, it’s a great feat and pleasure. So for those who like items of a shinier persuasion… Birds of Valhalla has something special in store for you, or your loved one who does.

Hands get everywhere. Hands get dirty, scuffed, roughed, scraped, burnt, smashed, crushed, crimped, and everything else. Even though hands do a lot of work, they still get some of the best things too. They get to hold another person, show you care, and are said to lead to the heart’s intent and the life you’ve led and will lead. Soft hands “haven’t worked a day in their life” while rough hands “are hard workers and sturdy” all the while jobs and times are changing. The old sayings like that don’t work anymore, now it’s all about how you present yourself. Many people talk with their hands, gesturing and emphasizing while describing things and just expressing as much as they can through their hands. And something that always catches people’s attention is jewelry. On these busy workers of our bodies we place the most important of jewelry pieces sometimes: rings. A ring can show that you’re in a serious relationship, that someone has promised you their world, or that you truly are their one and only. A simple ring can speak volumes and just like a picture is worth a thousand words, a ring can be worth a million. They’re worth the “I love you”s and “I need you”s. They’re worth the “You make me better”s and the “I can’t do this alone”s. Rings speak to so many people that what you make, where you wear it, and what stones are in it add to the story.

If you’ve been around Birds of Valhalla a while, you know our CEO makes sure to carry some of the best crystals on the market. She goes out of her way with the crystal shoppers to make sure you have the best selection to pick from with her crystal lives and the crystals that top her soaps. But what you may not know, is that she expects the same thing from the gems she buys. Yes. She buys gemstones from lapidaries, people who cut gems into the facets or cabochon (rounded or domed smooth top) shapes. And she buys these gems to make special items for those people interested in having a custom ring or pendant made. When you purchase one of these custom pieces, you work with Debra and select the stone, the metal, the setting, and any extra details you like.

So far, customers that have bought this listing have made some beautiful pieces. Even the pieces the jeweler sends that Deb created just to have in the shop have been so well received. From black opals to peridot, to garnet and tanzanite, to ametrine and labradorite, you can have your dream piece of jewelry made just for you. And since these are one of a kind pieces, you will have your own piece of Birds of Valhalla. When you want this done, you’ll need to do a down payment, and you can give Debra a budget to work in when it comes to the stone and setting. With the design details hammered out in the early conversations and planning stages, the CEO sets off to find the best stone for you, get it matched with the setting and metal you choose, and then get it to you in a custom made box. You can choose between sterling silver and 14 karat white or yellow gold for the rings and pendants. When you choose your stone, you choose the cut of the shape: pear or teardrop, princess or square, round, emerald or rectangle, cushion or “rounded” edge square, oval, marquise or two pointed, trillion or triangle, or maybe even heart shaped. Not every stone can be cut into every shape, so it’s best to come with multiple shapes you want for your pendant or ring and make sure you have the budget for some of these stones. You need to think about the four C’s of diamonds when you’re shopping for any gemstone. If you don’t know the four C’s, let me tell you the secrets.

When you go shopping in a jewelry store, it’s best if you have an idea in mind. This way, when the associate comes over and tries to make you buy something bigger and more expensive, you can fire back with your own questions. The Gemological Institute of America wants everyone to know about the four C’s of stone buying: color, cut, clarity, carat. Every stone goes through different hues and shades on a color chart. Sapphires range from black to bright blue, green, and pink. Rubies can be pink all the way to a blood red. The color for each gem factors into price a lot more than you may initially think when you walk into the store. The way the stone is cut also plays a major factor as well. If the cut isn’t right, you won’t get the best sparkle because light won’t bounce around inside of it very well and some shapes are hard to achieve in certain stones. Clarity is the thing you hear people talk about quite often. If you’ve shopped for stones before and heard “VVS” or “IF” they’re talking about how clear the stone is inside. Every crystal is able to have these different materials inside of it called inclusions. Emeralds are known for having a lot of inclusions so the clearer the emerald, the more expensive it is. The same goes for most gems. The more flawless you get, the more the price usually goes up. The scale ranges from Flawless to Included and tells you just how much other stuff will be in your jewel. Finally, you need to think about carat. This isn’t the size of the stone, it’s how much it weighs. One carat of diamond is a different size than one carat of sapphire or labradorite. This is why jewelers use carat weight instead of size. This means they can charge based on the gem material and get the most bang for your buck.

Now I know this is a lot to take in, but don’t worry about it all. You’ll have someone who is there with you to help you design this special piece of jewelry every single step of the way. You control the budget and you have the final say. Right now, if you wanted to go and see a few pieces the CEO has created herself to get some inspiration, you can see four rings here. On the site there is a 2.2 carat peridot in 14kt white gold, a watermelon tourmaline in yellow gold, and two amethysts in the 14kt white gold. The amethysts are priced differently based on that carat weight of the stone, so remember that when you’re designing your own ring. These jewelry pieces come in all whole sizes so make sure you know how to size your rings. And remember, jewelry speaks just like pictures. What story do you want the world to see when they look at your rings?

#birdsofvalhalla #handmade soap #natural soaps #small business #norse #norse pagan #norse theme #custom jewelry #custom ring #jewelry #jewelry design #gemstones

[srlgemstone]

Dark Red Agate Slab

#opal gemstone #opals #stone aesthetic #agate #red agate #agate collector #lapidary rough #lapidary art #geology #crystal collection #rocks and minerals #red aesthetic #natural #nature lovers #sunset

[amazeearthrocks]

[cheddar-baby]

Slurping him up sloppy style out back the lapidary to get 15% off rough cut halite crystals

[folkmarketgems]

🔥100% Natural Best Quality Kashmir Sapphires 🔥

Check out these stunning natural sapphires from Azad Kashmir! 😍 The pictures of yellow light and white lights are attached.

💎 6.60 carats of purplish pink beauty

💎 VS clarity for maximum sparkle

💎 Sizes range from 4 x 5 mm to 7 x 6 mm

💎 12 total pieces for endless jewelry possibilities

💎 No heat or treatment for pure, natural beauty

Don't miss out on these rare and gorgeous gems! View details online 👇👇👇

https://bit.ly/3MZu6mA

Discount will be given on website with first customer

Price: $590 USD

Shipping: $15 USD by Fedex worldwide

#gemstones jewelry #gemstones #star sapphire #crystal gems #gemsandminerals #gemology #faceting #faceting rough #geology #gemsforsale #gemological #gemstone #lapidary #lapidaryartists #gemshow

[kramerind]

Beyond Buffing - Innovative Uses of Vibratory Tumblers in Manufacturing

Elevate your metalworking game with the precision and efficiency of vibratory tumblers. Explore the innovative applications of these machines in jewelry making, metal fabrication, and beyond, and witness how they revolutionize the art of surface finishing with their gentle yet effective motion. Delve into the science of shine with vibratory tumblers as your guide. Explore the intricate mechanisms behind their operation and learn how to harness their power to achieve impeccable finishes on a variety of materials, from metals to plastics, with precision and ease. Transform rough materials into works of art with the precision of vibratory tumblers. Explore the myriad applications of these machines in lapidary work, metal finishing, and surface preparation, and witness how they elevate the quality and aesthetics of your creations with every tumble.

#Vibratory-Tumblers

[fowardfashionfindz]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: 162.5 Carats Lightning Ridge Potch Opal Rough Lot Lightning Ridge Australia.

[folkertreasure786]

Rough Amber

Rough Burma amber is typically a raw form of amber sourced from Burma (Myanmar). It’s usually opaque and unpolished, with a rough texture and varying colors ranging from yellow to reddish-brown. It often contains trapped insects or plant matter, adding to its natural beauty and scientific interest. #roughamber #burmaamber #jewelry #gemstone #lapidary

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