benetoite

[Slykat12]

I want one. Anyone know where to get one?

 

[Richard M.]

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.

 

[movie zombie]

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

 

[movie zombie]

well, Richard M., i was typing while you were hitting the send key!

peace, movie zombie

 

[valeria101]

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

 

[MJO]

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

 

[Slykat12]

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!