Yes I agree they are are jade, jaspers and agates.
Here is a website I recently came across looking for a particular gem stone. It has SSSOOO many polished examples of stones, I actually figured out what some of the odd polished stones I have are. P…
I only collect what I need to make jewellery. I get Commissions from people wanting stones they can't find on their own. Usually it is a stone with large or unusual proportions. Jewellery stores are all about standardization. I have found my most re…
You're welcome Frances. I'm always glad to help if I can.
The other Don goes by his initials, DB on the other site, so there's no confusion. I talked to him this morning. He says his largest turquoise nugget is a little larger than a golf ball. From the pictures he posted, they're a nice blue green color. He's waiting to hear from you, and I'm sure he'll treat you right. He may even work out a deal to swap material with you. I swapped boxes of material with him a couple of months ago, and I can vouch for the quality of material that he sent to me.
Don
Hi Frances;
A couple of days ago you asked if I knew anyone with turquoise. One of the guys on the Treasure Hunting wiki posted some pictures yesterday. I contacted him, and he said to give you his email so you could describe the size and shape of stone you wanted. He's also a silver smith who makes jewelry out of the South Dakota state gem stone. Hie email is - dbsagates@rushmore.com.
His name is Don Bahr, and he's a really nice guy.
Don