Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 27, 2013 18:35:41 GMT -5
Finally the last of the sapphire gravel washed and done! Found some beauties,now to get them treated and cut...  |
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Post by doneall517 on Nov 27, 2013 22:12:11 GMT -5
That is neat! Do you go out and find them?? Nice to see them when finished! Mike
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Post by mohs on Nov 27, 2013 22:28:27 GMT -5
Holy Corundum !
fine find!!
Ed
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 27, 2013 22:32:59 GMT -5
I do both,screen them in rivers and usually get a bucket of gravel to bring home to play with....Montana gems
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Post by doneall517 on Nov 27, 2013 23:48:44 GMT -5
That is neat! Thought about buying some gravel for the grandkids to go through but always wondered if it gravel was "salted" or not..may try one box soon..Thanks!!
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 28, 2013 1:16:23 GMT -5
A couple of great sapphire companies out of Philipsburg,Montana....Can buy gravel buckets,bags and or other bags of goodies....Nice people too...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 8:01:48 GMT -5
Did you ever pick up any around Roundup. We took the girl scouts out picking once. Way cool. I was not into rocks at the time but I really liked those.
Jim
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 28, 2013 11:13:34 GMT -5
Did you ever pick up any around Roundup. We took the girl scouts out picking once. Way cool. I was not into rocks at the time but I really liked those. Jim Jim,I didn't know sapphires were in that area! I know a few garnet areas,that Uncle Henry showed me,that about it for gems,that I knew of.... I'm in Roundup about every other year,I 'll have to ask around.... Thanks for the heads up Jim.... |
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 28, 2013 11:16:29 GMT -5
This is my second run on sapphires,we have over 174 of them now.
I just have to find a gem artist in the USA,if not they head to the Tiawan or South east Asia....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 23:27:40 GMT -5
This is my second run on sapphires,we have over 174 of them now. I just have to find a gem artist in the USA,if not they head to the Tiawan or South east Asia.... may be your american. Lambert enterprise in bangkok is your Asian lead. The place in Montana selling boxes of gravel will heat treat for you. |
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 29, 2013 10:54:40 GMT -5
This is my second run on sapphires,we have over 174 of them now. I just have to find a gem artist in the USA,if not they head to the Tiawan or South east Asia.... may be your american. Lambert enterprise in bangkok is your Asian lead. The place in Montana selling boxes of gravel will heat treat for you. From some talk about American companies with cutting and treating,some will sky rocket the price a bit... I've heard of Bangkok being a heads up.Some of my Canada friends deal with them...Rockncajun huh,,Thumbs up |
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 29, 2013 12:29:55 GMT -5
Hey Mike, Paul and DB both facet. Paul's in Washington.
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 29, 2013 17:29:29 GMT -5
Cool beans all! I have about 165 stones.Some will be two small to do anything with,but about 30 or so are worth the investment.....
Will be treated,cut and made into something for my wife....
She desrves it,being with me and my rocks....LOL
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Post by jollyrockhound on Nov 29, 2013 19:15:05 GMT -5
Those are very cool!
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Post by rockncajun on Nov 29, 2013 19:36:26 GMT -5
Fossilman, don't underestimate the value of a small stone. If they are clear with no inclusions, they can be cut into very nice show pieces. I have cut some really small sapphires that had great sparkle.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2013 21:09:30 GMT -5
Because this thread and holiday down time collided. I have sorted half of my 25# of gravel. So far I have 23 stones some two rubies, one purple, mostly blues, a yellow and a clear. SIL has a kiln so I think I'll do the heat treat myself and send them to Thailand.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2013 21:10:33 GMT -5
Fossilman, don't underestimate the value of a small stone. If they are clear with no inclusions, they can be cut into very nice show pieces. I have cut some really small sapphires that had great sparkle. Or I'll work a deal with Ray for cutting! Thanks for the input Ray. Knowledge is power. |
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Post by rockncajun on Nov 29, 2013 21:25:12 GMT -5
Scott, send me one. I'll give you a free cut and bring it to you in Jan.
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 30, 2013 11:28:12 GMT -5
Ray,I'll work a deal with you too....I have quite a few gems and would "horsetrade" with you....
Scott,what would you charge to heat treat the sapphires?
Headed out of town in an hour or so,so will PM you both,,when I get back(If that's alright)....Headed to the coast for a few days to unwind!!!
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