This is a chunk of Marra Mamba I bought in Australia. This is some of the old stock. It’s much nicer and more expensive than the stuff they’re mining now. I really had a hard time getting myself to pay the top dollar they wanted for this piece. Now of course, I’m glad I did….
Tag Archive: natural gemstone
Shattuckite Rough
These two dudes are ready to go into the saw. We got them in Tucson from our supplier from the Congo. We think he made the right decision to roughly polish the outsides. We just couldn’t resist.
Something Different: Pyrite in Agate Cabochons (Mexico)
We rogues are always trying something new. Always looking for something different. And we usually find it. While at the QIA Pow Wow in Quartzsite for the 2011 show, we stopped in at the booth of one of our favorite gem stone carvers. She always has a bit of rough stone and slabs. I was…
Merry Christmas
I bought this cup years ago at Mother’s Bistro in Portland. It’s owned by a world class chef, Lisa Schroeder, and is dedicated to the food that women from around the world cook, which wouldn’t you know it, is often labor intensive. It’s one of my favorite places for brunch. …
Polka Dot Agate
This is some of the most translucent Polka Dot Agate we’ve ever had. Love the little window with the eye in the pyramid piece. This stuff comes from a mine near a little town called Ashwood outside of Madras, Oregon.
Calling all rockhounds!
A rockhound friend found a small chunk of this in an estate sale. The outside looked promising, but the cut pieces surpassed all our expectations. Zowie! Anyone know where this may have come from?