I have been in the semi precious gemstone cabochon, and rocks and mineral business, for more than 30 years!
Bruce attended the Gemological Institute of America and obtained a degree known as a G.G. (graduate Gemology).
In 1983 we began doing rock and mineral shows. The first year we did 54 different shows, sometimes going separate ways, but most of the time traveling in our van and sleeping at KOA campgrounds.
Life on the road got old quickly, especially once our two daughters came along, and we eventually cut back to only a few shows a year and started an online business.
In 1988 we were lucky enough to get a contract with the Bagdad Copper Mine to recover some of the rock and mineral specimens. The mine produced some beautiful gemstone material in the early 1990's and we were fortunate to be able to stock up enough material to run our business for many years before the supply was exhausted.
Now we search worldwide for unusual, and distinctively patterned, rough semi precious gemstone materials. We will custom cut the heart out of a stone to bring you the best designer cabochon available!
We sell everything from gemstone cabochons (both designer and bargain) - to decorator polished pieces, rough rock, slabs, spheres, eggs, beads, bead pendants, minerals, and more. And we are very excited that we have added all new animals to our popular gemstone animal carvings collection-come early we sold out last year!
I have included several a overdrive link with several links. I think some would be good for your decorator brochure. Let me know if you need more.
THANK YOU!
Bruce and Debbie
For rocks, minerals, fossils and more: www.oakrocks.net
For designer cabochons: www.barlowsgems.net
Bruce attended the Gemological Institute of America and obtained a degree known as a G.G. (graduate Gemology).
In 1983 we began doing rock and mineral shows. The first year we did 54 different shows, sometimes going separate ways, but most of the time traveling in our van and sleeping at KOA campgrounds.
Life on the road got old quickly, especially once our two daughters came along, and we eventually cut back to only a few shows a year and started an online business.
In 1988 we were lucky enough to get a contract with the Bagdad Copper Mine to recover some of the rock and mineral specimens. The mine produced some beautiful gemstone material in the early 1990's and we were fortunate to be able to stock up enough material to run our business for many years before the supply was exhausted.
Now we search worldwide for unusual, and distinctively patterned, rough semi precious gemstone materials. We will custom cut the heart out of a stone to bring you the best designer cabochon available!
We sell everything from gemstone cabochons (both designer and bargain) - to decorator polished pieces, rough rock, slabs, spheres, eggs, beads, bead pendants, minerals, and more. And we are very excited that we have added all new animals to our popular gemstone animal carvings collection-come early we sold out last year!
I have included several a overdrive link with several links. I think some would be good for your decorator brochure. Let me know if you need more.
THANK YOU!
Bruce and Debbie
For rocks, minerals, fossils and more: www.oakrocks.net
For designer cabochons: www.barlowsgems.net