A real beaut!

Article Abstract:

Carvers, facetors and free-hand stone cutters became interested in opal from Opal Butte, OR, when samples were introduced into the market in 1987. The Oregon opals are fascinating because of their clarity and color. Cutters are also enchanted by the mystical scenes depicted by the natural patterns.

Materials, Opals, Gem cutting

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Out of the blue

Article Abstract:

Blue chalcedony gems abound in the Mt. Airy Blue mine at Nevada. These gems occur in 2 inches to 3 feet in diameter thunder eggs. Gem carver, Will Cox, was responsible in presenting these gems to the public through his works.

Methods, Works, Nevada, Gem carving, Chalcedony, Cox, Will

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The spice of light

Article Abstract:

Sunstones of the highest quality can be found in Oregon, through the Dust Devil Mining Co. The beauty and brilliance of sunstones are due to the alignment of tiny copper platelets that produce the Schiller effect.

Precious stones

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