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| P: 12/5/2005 11:39:37 PM | |
Kimberly Cut Rock Total Posts: 390 Last Post: 3/14/2006 Member Since: 2/25/2005 |
I want one. Anyone know where to get one?
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| Posted: 12/5/2005 11:39:37 PM | |
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| P: 12/5/2005 11:54:38 PM | |
Richard M. Ideal Rock Total Posts: 929 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2004 |
This guy has the biggest selection of cut benitoites and jewelry I know of. A Google search with the proper spelling might locate more. The gem is named after San Benito County in California, the only source so far known in the world. Richard M. |
| Posted: 12/5/2005 11:54:38 PM | |
| P: 12/5/2005 11:55:11 PM | |
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,216 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005 |
a friend told me about this place last year and i did visit the shop.... "My father, Bill, and his partner, Buzz Gray, owned the Benitoite Gem Mine for about 35 years." http://wsfgems.com/benito.html peace, movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park |
| Posted: 12/5/2005 11:55:11 PM | |
| P: 12/5/2005 11:56:00 PM | |
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movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,216 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005 |
well, Richard M., i was typing while you were hitting the send key! peace, movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park |
| Posted: 12/5/2005 11:56:00 PM | |
| P: 12/5/2005 11:57:59 PM | |
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003 |
There isn't much to go around a few shops specialize in this... You might want to try This one. (isn't this weird? the shop - WSF - gets the first mention here three times by three different people! I must have been writing in the same time with others.) Some ages ago when I thought every new gem is cool... I bought a small one from this shop. It worked like a charm. Never bought anything from Steve's but that's my loss - some of the 'reserved' items are not for sale or could be kept for gem shows, you can try them too. Barbara @ Acstones used to have a couple. Among the shops posting here DD have a couple of small ones. I don't know what to say about the stone - it s collection oddity, relatively soft and heat senzitive, always small (1ct is big deal, more is rare). The crystals are quite a sight   Link to Trinity Minerals Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian] |
| Posted: 12/5/2005 11:57:59 PM | |
| P: 12/6/2005 9:18:49 AM | |
MJO Ideal Rock Total Posts: 661 Last Post: 3/28/2008 Member Since: 11/3/2004 |
Hi, I have to second, third and fourth WSFgems. Scott is a nice guy and easy to work with. I picked up some nice large Afghan Tourmalines from him a couple of years ago. Back then the price was very reasonable. His cutting is superb. Regards, Maurice
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| Posted: 12/6/2005 9:18:49 AM | |
| P: 12/6/2005 3:13:25 PM | |
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Kimberly Cut Rock Total Posts: 390 Last Post: 3/14/2006 Member Since: 2/25/2005 |
Thanks all so much. Sorry about the spelling . I must have spelled it incorrectly on Google as only got a couple hits. I saw these stones on Gary Dutton's site and have to get one. I did not know they where a soft stone. Then I may have to set it in a pendant or get two for earrings! Since I live in Cali I think I should have the state stone!  The guy you mention has a great selection! I will get my xmas gift from him!
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| Posted: 12/6/2005 3:13:25 PM | |
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