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Box of Rough Slabs that we cut the shapes from.

I use this little trim saw to cut the slabs into the shapes we want.

Alan uses this machine to do the shaping and polishing of the shapes .. each wheel has a finer grit on it.

This is my messy workroom - I love it!

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Beautiful Hand-cut Natural Stones

DO NOT BID ON THIS AUCTION PLEASE!!!! 

 

I thought I would put up some pictures of my workshop ... (yep, it is a mess).  I know some folks might be doubting that Alan and I are working our own stones, so I figured maybe this might reassure everyone that you are getting the real thing, lol.  

It looks a disaster, but I can usually find what I am looking for within 10 or 15 minutes (grin).  I tried putting everything in neat little cubbies and rows, but it just won't work that way ... not for me, anyway!

Have a fantastic Day - and always play with Rocks ... it keeps you young!  

Thanks so much !

Connie

 

TREATED VS NATURAL:  Most gem experts agree that it is safer and more honest to assume that a gemstone these days has been treated in some way rather to presume that it hasn't..  Treated can mean anything from water or oil to irradiation and heat.  Given that some of this occurs before some stones ever leave the mine, I think it is better to assume that some kind of enhancement may have taken place.  I try desperately to purchase natural, untreated stones and minerals, and shop at reputable dealers who assure me of such.  But ultimately, it comes to to having to believe what someone else tells you. Thanks, Connie  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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treasureseeker, 10 Jun:
Thanks Connie, for sharing your workshop!

geminidesigns, 10 Jun:
No --- thank you for taking your time to look! Your message made my day! I appreciate it! Connie