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llowing views do not fully show the high QUALITY printing, due to the limitations of int
trilobites, common QUALITY,APPROXIMATELY 2 to 3 inches long
assorted and rose QUARTZ chip beads
y geodes, brilliant blue titanium-bonded QUARTZ, and lovely lavender lepidolite
black stone, snowflake obsidian, clear QUARTZ chip beads
rose QUARTZ beads, spherical
titanium bonded QUARTZ has a rich irridenscence of intense blu
peridot-color QUARTZ (d), greener-than-usual amazonite, turq
arrowhead necklaces of clear QUARTZ.
tumblable celestite and sodalitic blue QUARTZ.
white QUARTZ beads, faceted
thyst, apache tears, and semitransparent QUARTZ.
rose QUARTZ spheres with included lacquered wood st
opening that is lined with fine sparkly QUARTZ crystals and also a sprinkling of tiny
rhodonite, coral-color QUARTZ (d), goldstone, and red jasper all in t
multi-colored dyed QUARTZ, turqurenite (d), purple agates, and mix
people who want to get started tumbling QUICKLY, or who need smooth matte finished rocks
o not occur in nature or disintegrate so QUICKLY that they do not remain for a significa
; the general environment is vastly more RADIOACTIVE.
does this process generate RADIOACTIVITY?
, construction, aspects of general life, RAILROADS, and more
the pots lack RAIN holes and therefore may be unsuitable f
cabochons of RAINBOW calsilica
RAINFOREST jasper and malachite chip beads
RAINFOREST jasper and malachite chip beads close u
covers pioneering, RANCHING, prospecting, construction, aspects of g
but some are approximately 16 inches or (RARELY) other lengths
difficulty RATINGS, trail contacts, fees/permit, and the be
a very READABLE collection of anecdotes and tips that c
er to emphasize that a material that the READER may imagine to be treated, is in this c
recess in REAR of arrowheads collections allows hangin
se ristras are hand-crafted, the one you RECEIVE may differ slightly from the one shown
phs) and text filled with many facts and RECENT theories
RECESS in rear of arrowheads collections allow
use a pan to RECOVER gold from wherever it awaits you by fol
its history, RECOVERY methods, and identification techniques
if we choose to accept a job to RECUT, repolish, reset into an existing mounti
ob and the customer's needs; however, no RECUTTING of customer's faceted or high-value sto
carnelian agate beads, spherical, REDDER than usual
horse's general color is REDDISH.
do not remain for a significant time in REFINED samples if they had even been present,
if caesar augustus had collected a newly REFINED 50 gram specimen in the year a
and the cabeza prieta national wildlife REFUGE.
ska, hawaii, nor commonwealth/possession REGIONS), showing locations and also, in may case
we REGRET the inconvenience
(REGRET inadequate photography
general watch repair (oiling, cleaning, REGULATING, spring replacement, etc
minor jewelry repairing and REMODELING.
ir, earring conversions, and other minor REMODELS and repairs to nonprecious jewelry only
lastic sheets; and 9-cell stone box with REMOVABLE cells; and riker mounts
tch, to return to the customer any links REMOVED in the course of shortening the watchba
s in base rock, cross-sectional polished RENDERING, 5 to 6 inches long
we do not do general watch REPAIR (oiling, cleaning, regulating, spring r
siness we now offer bead stringing, bola REPAIR, earring conversions, and other minor re
minor jewelry REPAIRING and remodeling
onversions, and other minor remodels and REPAIRS to nonprecious jewelry only
retchy metal watch bands, and do certain REPAIRS on these bands
minor REPAIRS on common nonprecious jewelry
style watch bracelets, including battery REPLACEMENT in watches mounted in such bracelets
ir (oiling, cleaning, regulating, spring REPLACEMENT, etc
we may furnish and set REPLACEMENTS for missing or broken stones, depending
we will probably not be able to furnish REPLACEMENTS that fit
if we choose to accept a job to recut, REPOLISH, reset into an existing mounting, or mak
pterosaurs the flying REPTILES poster
on, monument valley, and other parks and RESERVATIONS.
oose to accept a job to recut, repolish, RESET into an existing mounting, or make a cu
o oil, RESIN, or wax colorless infusion, usually in t
s stabilized (impregnated with a RESIN usually suitable for subsequent cutting
full 3d sculpture of RESIN.
full 3d sculpture cast of RESIN and art painted in detail
*we don't generally RESIZE rings, but may accept such a job in cer
an easy-to-read RESOURCE.
we offer a RESPECTABLE variety of materials and sizes in ovals
we assume no RESPONSIBILITY for those parts after the customer leav
we recommend that the customer RETAIN these in case the band were to require
the time customer picks up the watch, to RETURN to the customer any links removed in th
thods, and identification techniques are REVEALED in this book, which teaches you where,
tyrannosaurus REX in window poster
RHODOLITE garnet chip beads
RHODONITE, coral-color quartz (d), goldstone, and
RHODONITE chip beads close up
1/2 inches (63mm) diam"> RHODONITE pyrolusite sphere, about 2+1/2 inches (
pink tourmaline and RHODONITE chip beads
beaded earrings, native style, RHOMBUS and tassels, nonprecious seed beads on
cabochons of leopardskin RHYOLITE.
cabochons of bird's eye RHYOLITE.
titanium bonded quartz has a RICH irridenscence of intense blue
glass-topped RIKER mounts, filled with white cushioning ma
cell stone box with removable cells; and RIKER mounts
adjustable RINGS, 1 cabochon each, various stones, chromi
*we don't generally resize RINGS, but may accept such a job in certain ci
or customer's stone, it is at customer's RISK.
ch an item for work, it is at customer's RISK.
s and solders are present, making it too RISKY.
magnified view of RISTRA.
clay-pot RISTRA.
owhead collections for wall display, and RISTRAS (hanging ornamental clusters)
because these RISTRAS are hand-crafted, the one you receive m
arrowhead collections and RISTRAS -- grand tour -- home doing business ar
clusters of red ceramic chilis (RISTRAS).
fossil fish on substrate, green RIVER formation, wyoming
ROAD map of central and western united state
guides to flora, history, parks, ROADS, and indian lands
popular books by providing a magnificent ROCK and mineral catalog in color
orthoceras in base ROCK, cross-sectional polished rendering, 5 t
botryoidal lepidolite over base ROCK.
rough ROCK for tumbling
most types of ROCK can be mixed in the barrel, but a few s
siness feed your tumbler with this rough ROCK sized for that purpose
semi-tumbled ROCK.
slice of turitella ROCK, a conglomerate of fossils, showing orig
orthoceras in base ROCK, polished cross-sectional specimen
botryoidal lepidolite over base ROCK.
slice of turitella ROCK, a conglomerate of fossils, showing orig
ace earrings, hearts beads, of turitella ROCK.
olumnar sculptures of orthoceras-bearing ROCK, about 12 inches tall
ROCK critters
the locations of many ROCK shops are also shown
guide for serious ROCK collector
/4 x 4"> botryoidal lepidolite over base ROCK, about 6+3/4 x 4+3/4 x 4+1/2 inches, pro
le carnelian agate, and assorted similar ROCK.
field companion for the arizona ROCK collector
botryoidal lepidolite over base ROCK.
list of gem shows, ROCKHOUND and prospecting clubs, mineral museums,
75 of arizona's best ROCKHOUNDING sites, emphasizing the current collecti
mixed ROCKS (principally agates and jaspers) sorted
covers ROCKS and minerals from around the world
ROCKS poster
assorted pink ROCKS, often dyed, 4 ounce bags
ickly, or who need smooth matte finished ROCKS for special projects
a field guide to southwestern ROCKS and minerals
full color photos of numerous arizona ROCKS (the best we've seen in any field guide
focuses on the more common ROCKS and minerals, including those frequentl
urqurenite (d), purple agates, and mixed ROCKSSORTED by color - 4 ounce bags
each cluster, exclusive of ROPEWORK, is about 13 inches long
assorted and ROSE quartz chip beads
ROSE quartz beads, spherical
ROSE quartz spheres with included lacquered
" -- edwin l ROTHFUSS, former superintendent, death valley nat
erials and sizes in ovals, and also some ROUNDS, with a few other shapes
saltillo-style woven indian (east) RUG.
saltillo-style indian (east) RUG.
saltillo-style woven indian (east) RUG.
saltillo-style indian (east) RUG.
saltillo-style woven indian (east) RUG.
ing business these beautiful east indian RUGS are woven of differently colored yarns
RUSTIC mexican pot of native-style motif, abou
RUSTIC-STYLE mexican pot, bird motif in black and da
the S-L-O-W-L-Y disappearing element
we do not SAFEKEEP watchband parts for the customer
com) included are SAGUARO national park, organ pipe national monu
ionally festooned native american amidst SAGUAROS and birds
SALTILLO-STYLE woven indian (east) rug
SALTILLO-STYLE indian (east) rug
SALTILLO-STYLE woven indian (east) rug
SALTILLO-STYLE indian (east) rug
a small SAMPLE of our jewelry parts
remain for a significant time in refined SAMPLES if they had even been present, which is
SAND painting of eagle-costumed native ameri
SARDONYX cabochons
hite stock, and then coated to provide a SATIN finish
-- grand tour -- home doing business SAWING services (e
SAWING service
SCALE in pictures with grid
pot with southwestern landscape SCENES and native-american style ornamentation
of posters has expanded, covering earth SCIENCES and also other subjects
offer wall posters covering a variety of SCIENTIFIC subjects, especially those related to g
ds collections allows hanging on nail or SCREW (flat-head suggested)
, eye pins, head pins, ear[wires, clips, SCREWS, clutches], pendant mountings that mainl
kids create their own crystals, SCULPT edible models of the planet, and bake v
res -- grand tour -- home doing business SCULPTURAL southwestern shelf and wall ornaments,
full 3d SCULPTURE cast of resin and art painted in detail
full 3d SCULPTURE of resin
pottery and SCULPTURE.
pottery, clocks, chimes, SCULPTURES, etc
SCULPTURES and art pictures -- grand tour -- home
columnar SCULPTURES of orthoceras-bearing rock, about 12 in
th beautifully done ornamental hangings, SCULPTURES, and southwestern style pottery
columnar spiral selenite SCULPTURES having shimmery fiberous appearance
SEASHELL sets also are available at times
rail contacts, fees/permit, and the best SEASONS.
includes SECTION on prevention and first aid
s, native style, angel wing, nonprecious SEED beads on hooks
fully surfaced with SEED beads
hangable 3-d parrots of SEED beads
style, rhombus and tassels, nonprecious SEED beads on hooks
covers entire state, not just SELECTED sites
columnar spiral SELENITE sculptures having shimmery fiberous app
5 inch tall SELENITE egg
fiber optic SELENITE sphere, 80 mm (3+7/32 inches) diameter
SELENITE lamp, approximately 8 inches tall
-- home doing business we specialize in SEMI-PRECIOUS rather than fine jewelry
SEMI-SQUAT:
SEMI-TUMBLED rock
tumblable amethyst, apache tears, and SEMITRANSPARENT quartz
(stands sold SEPARATELY).
faceted glass balls (stands sold SEPARATELY).
hand-painted SERPENTINE eggs with lacquered wooden stands
sawing SERVICE.
watch SERVICE -- grand tour -- home doing business we
) the following SERVICES are still available
d battery work as described in the watch SERVICES page
grand tour -- home doing business sawing SERVICES (e
sold in SETS of 6
seashell SETS also are available at times
depicted below are some of the types of SETS we have from time to time
SETS are often themed
and tour -- home doing business we offer SETS of small stones that are identified and
specimen SETS.
ce treatments, joining, finishing, stone SETTING, chain making, mechanisms, and casting
amber bead necklaces, varigated SHADES, smaller beads
brazilian agate bookends in SHADES of bluish gray, white, and a little yel
nd usually limited to those having light SHANKS.
traditional bulbous vase SHAPE.
e-style blades-and-triangles motif, ball SHAPE, about 5
v SHAPED, cradle, easel, conical, and cylindrical
SHAPED but not polished
sterling in various SHAPES and gauges, and base metal (some color
, and also some rounds, with a few other SHAPES.
SHARK tooth necklaces on black cords
also precut SHEET silver
) allowing mounting between thin plastic SHEETS; and 9-cell stone box with removable cel
e doing business sculptural southwestern SHELF and wall ornaments, including cast and
y 8 inches diameter, suitable for larger SHELF space
areas, likely a feature of the original SHELL.
numerous marine invertebrates and their SHELLS, each with a full-color illustration
archimedes SHELLS, spiral oddities around 1/4 to 3/8 inche
(this inventory tends to SHIFT, so that all types may not be available
because this inventory SHIFTS, we may or may not have exactly these ty
lumnar spiral selenite sculptures having SHIMMERY fiberous appearance
incoming SHIPMENT awaiting processing
the locations of many rock SHOPS are also shown
we can SHORTEN the sizes of most stretchy metal watch
tomer any links removed in the course of SHORTENING the watchband
teorite origins, meteor watching, meteor SHOWERS, meteorite falls and finds, meteorite cr
list of SHOWS and clubs, mineral museums, and mine to
list of gem SHOWS, rockhound and prospecting clubs, minera
1, by now it would have SHRUNK to 49
space SHUTTLE launch poster
so quickly that they do not remain for a SIGNIFICANT time in refined samples if they had eve
d tour -- home doing business we offer a SIGNIFICANT assortment of mostly base-metal / plate
we still make custom jewelry pieces, SILVER or certain base metals, using our mater
t such a job in certain circumstances -- SILVER only, and usually limited to those havi
also precut sheet SILVER.
we focus on beads, findings, and limited SILVERSMITHING using bench work
" dream catcher feathers style earhooks, SILVERTONE with bluegreen accent gem
dream catcher feathers style necklace, SILVERTONE with bluegreen accent gem
ecklaces of fiber-optic dale stone tm on SILVERTONE chains
done by themselves or with materials of SIMILAR properties
tumblable carnelian agate, and assorted SIMILAR rock
wherever it awaits you by following the SIMPLE illustrated instructions in this book
have other titles not shown on this web SITE.
prices that appear in photos on this web SITE are subject to change without notice
[SITE maintenance page -- for webmaster only]
have other titles not shown on this web SITE.
detailed SITE descriptions
b/w SITE photos and full-color specimen pictures
SITE photos and a full-color specimen insert
detailed SITE descriptions
hing, mining techniques, gem and mineral SITES (including directions and maps, hours,
covers entire state, not just selected SITES.
75 of arizona's best rockhounding SITES, emphasizing the current collecting cond
this new edition updates the known SITES and feature 20 new locations for collec
mineral SITES in arizona, modern and historical
artfully painted wood set with SIX tumble-polished stones
artfully painted wood set with SIX tumble-polished stones
s feed your tumbler with this rough rock SIZED for that purpose
conveniently SIZED to fit in your pocket and featuring ful
also available in other SIZES and colors
white plastic lids, in 1, 2, or 4 ounce SIZES.
r a respectable variety of materials and SIZES in ovals, and also some rounds, with a
), goldstone, and red jasper all in tiny SIZES (0 or 00), 4 ounce bags
te (d), sodalite, and amethyst; all tiny SIZES, 4 ounce bags
we can shorten the SIZES of most stretchy metal watch bands, and
) brazilian agate SLAB.
brazilian agate SLAB.
polished SLABS and bookends
brazilian agate SLABS, polished, various dyed or natural color
assorted easel stands for SLABS and minerals
cal, and cylindrical; for eggs, spheres, SLABS, minerals
stands for eggs, spheres, minerals, and SLABS.
agate SLICE wind chime, partial view
SLICE of turitella rock, a conglomerate of fo
agate SLICE wind chime, partial view
SLICE of turitella rock, a conglomerate of fo
by brazilian agate, either as individual SLICES or as bookends
items include bola SLIDES, bola backs, bola strings, bead tips, be
how SLOWLY?
it is SLOWLY transforming itself into thallium and h
handbag for SMARTPHONE eyeglasses, embroidered colorfully with
whole ammonite, SMOOTH, polished
et started tumbling quickly, or who need SMOOTH matte finished rocks for special projec
whole ammonite, SMOOTH, approx 3 inch
black stone, SNOWFLAKE obsidian, clear quartz chip beads
hant containing baby elephant, carved of SOAPSTONE.
nite, turqurenite (d), blue howlite (d), SODALITE, and amethyst; all tiny sizes, 4 ounce b
cabochons of SODALITE.
tumblable celestite and SODALITIC blue quartz
rom, and what they can tell us about our SOLAR system
SOLD insets of 6
SOLD in sets of 6
SOLD insets of 6
(stands SOLD separately)
SOLD insets of 6
faceted glass balls (stands SOLD separately)
not usually know exactly what metals and SOLDERS are present, making it too risky
SOOTHE your anxieties with these thumb stones
hike SOUTHERN arizona with this guide to the "best sp
cactus of the SOUTHWEST.
in the world of gems, minerals, and the SOUTHWEST that may please you or be appreciated b
maps for the explorer of arizona and the SOUTHWEST.
of more than 90 minerals of the american SOUTHWEST, each with a full color photo
d tour -- home doing business sculptural SOUTHWESTERN shelf and wall ornaments, including cas
one ornamental hangings, sculptures, and SOUTHWESTERN style pottery
a field guide to SOUTHWESTERN rocks and minerals
in a style that will work very well with SOUTHWESTERN d�cor
pot with SOUTHWESTERN landscape scenes and native-american st
, pan, and mine gems and minerals in the SOUTHWESTERN states (az, ca, co, hi, ks, nv, nm, ok,
pot, whitish ceramic, SOUTHWESTERN painted themes, conical top, bowl-like
ches diameter, suitable for larger shelf SPACE.
d tour -- home doing business adorn your SPACE with the patterns provided by brazilian
detail of international SPACE station poster
SPACE shuttle launch poster
detail of international SPACE station poster
international SPACE station poster
-through opening that is lined with fine SPARKLY quartz crystals and also a sprinkling o
knife or SPEAR points of bone
-- grand tour -- home doing business we SPECIALIZE in semi-precious rather than fine jewel
other general information about each SPECIES is given
us had collected a newly refined 50 gram SPECIMEN in the year a
b/w site photos and full-color SPECIMEN pictures
a 50 gram SPECIMEN of 209bismuth loses one atom every 1 ho
SPECIMEN sets
site photos and a full-color SPECIMEN insert
s in base rock, polished cross-sectional SPECIMEN.
3/4 inch (45"> white sphere with pink SPECKLES, approximately 1+3/4 inch (45 mm) diamet
-- home doing business labradorite SPHERE, about 2 inches (51 mm) diameter
fiber optic selenite SPHERE, 80 mm (3+7/32 inches) diameter
"> maligano jasper SPHERE, 48 mm (1+15/16 inches) diameter
glass faceted SPHERE, clear colorless, approximately 48 mm (1
3/4 inch (45"> white SPHERE with pink speckles, approximately 1+3/4
maligano jasper SPHERE, 51 mm (2 inches) diameter
1/2 "> glass dimpled SPHERE, clear colorless, like golf ball, 1+1/2
labradorite SPHERE, about 2 inches (51 mm) diameter
from pakis"> k2 stone SPHERE, 67 mmm (2+11/16 inches) diameter
nches (63mm) diam"> rhodonite pyrolusite SPHERE, about 2+1/2 inches (63mm) diameter
SPHERES..
sel, conical, and cylindrical; for eggs, SPHERES, slabs, minerals
1/8 inches (28 mm) diameter"> fluorite SPHERES, approximately 1+1/8 inches (28 mm) diam
yes, "> dale stonetm fiber-optic SPHERES.
SPHERES and carvings
1/4 inches (32 mm) diamete"> blue-gray SPHERES, approximately 1+1/4 inches (32 mm) diam
miscellaneous small stands for eggs, SPHERES, minerals, and slabs
stone SPHERES with lacquered wooden stands
tm fiber-optic SPHERES.
business hand-painted stone eggs, little SPHERES of stone, and ornate carvings
rose quartz SPHERES with included lacquered wood stand
rose quartz beads, SPHERICAL.
green aventurine beads, SPHERICAL.
carnelian agate beads, SPHERICAL, redder than usual
columnar SPIRAL selenite sculptures having shimmery fib
archimedes shells, SPIRAL oddities around 1/4 to 3/8 inches in di
occo geodes, SPLIT in half, polished, about 1
chalcendony geodes, SPLIT in half, about 1
ern arizona with this guide to the "best SPOTS to play, climb, hike, fish, and be
ch repair (oiling, cleaning, regulating, SPRING replacement, etc
fine sparkly quartz crystals and also a SPRINKLING of tiny dark crystals of undetermined c
each small SQUARE is 1 centimeter
s STABILIZED (impregnated with a resin usually suita
probably STABILIZED.
imately 2 inch height excluding optional STAND.
7 inch height excluding optional STAND.
rtz spheres with included lacquered wood STAND.
re a large 24 x 36 inch size, which fits STANDARD picture frames
ches], pendant mountings that mainly fit STANDARD cabochons, bezel cups, clasps, black wa
these are the same high STANDARDS used to produce expensive art prints
and tour -- home doing business we offer STANDS, boxes, display cases, etc
faceted glass balls (STANDS sold separately)
stone spheres with lacquered wooden STANDS.
miscellaneous small STANDS for eggs, spheres, minerals, and slabs
assorted easel STANDS for slabs and minerals
(STANDS sold separately)
STANDS:
ed serpentine eggs with lacquered wooden STANDS.
miscellaneous larger STANDS:
zona -- true stories of the grand canyon STATE'S most infamous crooks, culprits, and cut
road map of central and western united STATES, including ak and hi, in larger print th
ne gems and minerals in the southwestern STATES (az, ca, co, hi, ks, nv, nm, ok, tx, ut
detail of international space STATION poster
international space STATION poster
indian (east) cotton coasters, woven and STENCILED.
ndian (east) cotton placemats, woven and STENCILED, approximately 23 x 13
ot, hand-etched in a blades, arches, and STEPS motif, and having conical top
(new chains for STERLING and goldfilled items are available if n
STERLING indian-cuff-style watch bracelets, incl
value stones, nor metalsmithing work* on STERLING and lesser metals inasmuch as we cannot
STERLING in various shapes and gauges, and base
chains of base metal, plated base metal, STERLING, or goldfilled
ed findings and mountings, but also some STERLING and goldfilled items, for those who lik
STICK-ON wall hangers are available that allow e
STONE spheres with lacquered wooden stands
hand-chipped STONE arrowheads are mounted in a wooden fram
assorted STONE.
between thin plastic sheets; and 9-cell STONE box with removable cells; and riker mou
ually in the context of a nontransparent STONE.
STONE arrowhead collection, hand-chipped
tic (laboratory duplicate of the natural STONE, having its same chemistry and crystallo
STONE arrowhead collection, hand-chipped
from pakis"> k2 STONE sphere, 67 mmm (2+11/16 inches) diamete
STONE arrowhead collection, hand-chipped
fact an untreated stone although not the STONE the name suggests, e
" chipped STONE arrowhead necklace, fancy superior styl
nd-painted stone eggs, little spheres of STONE, and ornate carvings
STONE arrowhead collection, hand-chipped
cabochons of bumble bee STONE.
cklaces of chips and focal bob, assorted STONE.
material designed to resemble the stated STONE but not equivalent to it chemically and
or make a custom mounting for customer's STONE, it is at customer's risk
usually in the context of a transparent STONE penetrated by tiny voids that would oth
1 chipped STONE arrowheads, approximately 21/2 inches l
STONE arrowhead collection, hand-chipped
colloquial name is in fact an untreated STONE although not the stone the name suggest
black STONE, snowflake obsidian, clear quartz chip b
surface treatments, joining, finishing, STONE setting, chain making, mechanisms, and
STONE beads by the strand, mostly
tm heart necklaces of fiber-optic dale STONE tm on silvertone chains
1 chipped STONE arrowheads, approximately 31/2 incheslo
x 30 fire agate cabochon (a jasper-like STONE).
hand-chipped STONE arrowheads made in the style of primiti
s case untreated; or to designate that a STONE that has a gemologically inaccurate col
tour -- home doing business hand-painted STONE eggs, little spheres of stone, and orna
STONE arrowhead collection, hand-chipped
these inquisitive STONE creatures on little metal feet will kee
STONE arrowhead collection, hand-chipped
l feldspar), turqurenite (d), mixed blue STONES.
mixed purple STONES (principally natural agates and amethys
atural agates and amethyst), mixed green STONES (mainly natural feldspar), turqurenite
ting of customer's faceted or high-value STONES.
s or natural faceted or other high-value STONES, nor metalsmithing work* on sterling and
we have more tumbled STONES than are shown above
ainted wood set with six tumble-polished STONES.
g business we offer a variety of tumbled STONES, for a variety of jewelry and craft proj
ainted wood set with six tumble-polished STONES.
tumbled STONES.
soothe your anxieties with these thumb STONES.
d set replacements for missing or broken STONES, depending on the job and the customer's
ainted wood set with six tumble-polished STONES.
justable rings, 1 cabochon each, various STONES, chromium plated
me doing business we offer sets of small STONES that are identified and in some cases f
doing business cabochons are dome-topped STONES.
yes, "> dale STONETM fiber-optic spheres
*also known as dale STONETM fiber optic* and olive jade, close up
*also known as dale STONETM peridot chip beads
hose parts after the customer leaves the STORE, and we will probably not be able to fur
outlaw tales of arizona -- true STORIES of the grand canyon state's most infamo
stone beads by the STRAND, mostly
note that the STRAND lengths vary
d tour -- home doing business unfinished STRANDS of tumble-polished chip beads in a vari
includes carrying STRAP.
watch STRAPS, watch bands
oing business we offer and install watch STRAPS and batteries for most common watches
nugget bracelets on STRETCHY cord
we can shorten the sizes of most STRETCHY metal watch bands, and do certain repai
-- home doing business we now offer bead STRINGING, bola repair, earring conversions, and o
ms include bola slides, bola backs, bola STRINGS, bead tips, bead cords on cards with bui
some exhibit unusual geode-in-geode STRUCTURE.
s closeness to the surface, this crystal STRUCTURE is delicate and should be handled with
5 inches high, STRUNG with natural-fiber cord
ritten in an easy to follow, jargon-free STYLE, making it accessible to all, and isillu
and-chipped stone arrowheads made in the STYLE of primitive natives, by modern produce
stone arrowhead necklace, fancy superior STYLE, wire mounted
dream catcher feathers STYLE necklace, silvertone with bluegreen acc
and-chipped agate arrowheads made in the STYLE of primitive natives, by modern produce
horse fitted with native american STYLE equipment
mexican pot of horse motif; native STYLE, small mouthed, and globular; about 5 3/
l hangings, sculptures, and southwestern STYLE pottery
beaded earrings, native STYLE, rhombus and tassels, nonprecious seed b
" dream catcher feathers STYLE earhooks, silvertone with bluegreen acc
doing business carry your belongings in STYLE with an ornate purse or pouch
beaded earrings, native STYLE, angel wing, nonprecious seed beads on h
ern landscape scenes and native-american STYLE ornamentation, generally of ivory-color
pot, native american STYLE, tasseled with cord having beads and fea
woven of differently colored yarns in a STYLE that will work very well with southwest
in copper (although not always the same STYLES).
r offers a comprehensive overview of the SUBJECT through magnificent illustrations (the
any prices that appear on this page are SUBJECT to change without notice
(prices shown on this page are SUBJECT to change without notice
s page apart from purchasing buttons are SUBJECT to change without notice
at appear in photos on this web site are SUBJECT to change without notice
ty groups, or any enthusiast of of these SUBJECTS.
posters covering a variety of scientific SUBJECTS, especially those related to gems, miner
, covering earth sciences and also other SUBJECTS.
ise of various treatments, and turquoise SUBSTITUTES.
arious forms of turquoise, and turquoise SUBSTITUTES.
fossil fish on SUBSTRATE, green river formation, wyoming
e stated material(s) along with binders, SUBSTRATES, caps, or carriers
lows hanging on nail or screw (flat-head SUGGESTED).
includes SUMMARIES of the biology and locales of the many
also gives a SUMMARY of the metaphysical lore associated wit
excellent for the classroom, SUMMER activity groups, or any enthusiast of o
" -- edwin l rothfuss, former SUPERINTENDENT, death valley national park
chipped stone arrowhead necklace, fancy SUPERIOR style, wire mounted
these activities require minimal adult SUPERVISION and use common household products
omerate of fossils, showing original raw SURFACE on one side and unpolished flat face on
) u chemicals diffused into SURFACE under high temperature
omerate of fossils, showing original raw SURFACE on one side and unpolished flat face on
fabricating, SURFACE treatments, joining, finishing, stone s
because of its closeness to the SURFACE, this crystal structure is delicate and
fully SURFACED with seed beads
geological SURVEY bulletin 1355
nyone experiencing a problem to become a SURVIVOR!"
cutting open of geodes) are temporarily SUSPENDED until further notice
age groups due to the presence of small SWALLOWABLE parts and not being certified as toxin-
cord comes with SWITCH.
materials are often not marked with this SYMBOL if the very name of the material design
this SYMBOL is used either to emphasize that a mate
gem treatment SYMBOLS:
SYN synthetic (laboratory duplicate of the
syn SYNTHETIC (laboratory duplicate of the natural st
nd what they can tell us about our solar SYSTEM.
outlaw TALES of arizona -- true stories of the grand
galvan, being about 5 inches TALL and 5 5/8 inches wide
5 inch TALL selenite egg
8 inches TALL.
galvan, being about 5 inches TALL and 5 1/2 inches wide
about 4 inches TALL or about 7 inches tall (exact heights v
5 inches TALL and 5
2 inches TALL, andsigned by the artist r
4 inches TALL.
a generous 9 1/16 inches TALL and approximately 8 inches diameter, su
8 inches wide, 5 inches TALL.
d, of native-style motif, about 6 inches TALL.
about 4 inches tall or about 7 inches TALL (exact heights vary slightly
orthoceras-bearing rock, about 12 inches TALL.
outhed, and globular; about 5 3/8 inches TALL, signed by the artist r
selenite lamp, approximately 8 inches TALL.
ot of native-style motif, about 5 inches TALL.
pot, native american style, TASSELED with cord having beads and feathers; ge
aded earrings, native style, rhombus and TASSELS, nonprecious seed beads on hooks
hniques are revealed in this book, which TEACHES you where, how, when and what basic equ
in the barrel, but a few such as apache TEARS are best done by themselves or with mat
tumblable amethyst, apache TEARS, and semitransparent quartz
ry, recovery methods, and identification TECHNIQUES are revealed in this book, which teache
ar and generous overview of metalworking TECHNIQUES ofjewelers
discusses equipment and clothing, mining TECHNIQUES, gem and mineral sites (including direct
orite craters, meteorite classification, TEKTITES, collecting and preserving meteorites, a
emicals diffused into surface under high TEMPERATURE.
, cutting open of geodes) are TEMPORARILY suspended until further notice
(this inventory TENDS to shift, so that all types may not be
ionary of the old west, illustrating the TERMINOLOGY in full color
in person than in these photographs) and TEXT filled with many facts and recent theor
ren, being packed with facts, accessible TEXT, and dramatic atmospheric photography
includes additional historical TEXT.
it fills the gap between academic TEXTS and popular books by providing a magnif
d motif in black and dark-green on brown TEXTURED-LOOK background
it is slowly transforming itself into THALLIUM and helium
sets are often THEMED.
t, whitish ceramic, southwestern painted THEMES, conical top, bowl-like bottom
bear paw various THEMES.
d text filled with many facts and recent THEORIES.
THIN-SPECIMEN display (as for butterflies or pressed
soothe your anxieties with these THUMB stones
) carnelian chip beads, TIGEREYE chip beads
tumblable TIGEREYE, diopside, and aventurine
carnelian and TIGEREYE chip beads, close up
f the types of sets we have from time to TIME.
xactly these types in stock at any given TIME, and often will have others not shown
hat they do not remain for a significant TIME in refined samples if they had even bee
e some of the types of sets we have from TIME to time
we will endeavor, at the TIME customer picks up the watch, to return
at all types may not be available at all TIMES.
seashell sets also are available at TIMES.
ery readable collection of anecdotes and TIPS that can help anyone experiencing a pro
a slides, bola backs, bola strings, bead TIPS, bead cords on cards with built in needl
TITANIUM bonded quartz has a rich irridenscence
urious chalcedony geodes, brilliant blue TITANIUM-BONDED quartz, and lovely lavender lepidolite
we may also have other TITLES not shown on this web site
we may also have other TITLES not shown on this web site
shark TOOTH necklaces on black cords
zippered TOP.
hes, and steps motif, and having conical TOP.
flattish TOP but bowl-shaped bottom
ic, southwestern painted themes, conical TOP, bowl-like bottom
includes usgs TOPOGRAPHIC map
6 inch TOTAL width, 5
7 inches TOTAL width at base; 4
many are available in TOUGH laminated form, requiring no frame
which is excellent for those who want a TOUGH poster without bothering with a frame
museums and mine tours, special events, TOURIST information, and other matters
pink TOURMALINE and rhodonite chip beads
d related information), museums and mine TOURS, special events, tourist information, an
ows and clubs, mineral museums, and mine TOURS.
pecting clubs, mineral museums, and mine TOURS.
ith rather detailed description of their TOXIC properties
lowable parts and not being certified as TOXIN-FREE.)
TRACTOR ammonite, whole, approximately 3
material that is generally known to the TRADE to be manmade)
TRADITIONAL bulbous vase shape
3d laser image of TRADITIONALLY festooned native american amidst saguar
difficulty ratings, TRAIL contacts, fees/permit, and the best sea
it is slowly TRANSFORMING itself into thallium and helium
ss infusion, usually in the context of a TRANSPARENT stone penetrated by tiny voids that wou
they are a dark TRANSPARENT purple-red, not black
affordable jewelry awaits you at allen's TREASURE house
affordable jewelry awaits you at allen's TREASURE house
) [(c) allen's TREASURE
terial that the reader may imagine to be TREATED, is in this case untreated; or to design
imit imitation a manmade, or (usually TREATED) natural, material designed to resemble
gem TREATMENT symbols
l lasered, possibly with chemical TREATMENT.
cabochons of turquoise of various TREATMENTS, and turquoise substitutes
fabricating, surface TREATMENTS, joining, finishing, stone setting, chai
gem TREES, 4 inch
gem TREES, cloissone jar, eggs, wind chimes
gem TREES, 4 inch
ecessarily connected with any indigenous TRIBE.
TRILOBITES, common quality,approximately 2 to 3 inc
outlaw tales of arizona -- TRUE stories of the grand canyon state's mos
this is not TRUE chacedonic fire agate having the dark r
TUBULAR wind chimes of various motifs
ion information books, and guides to the TUCSON area but also elsewhere, are available
TUMBLABLE carnelian agate, and assorted similar r
TUMBLABLE celestite and sodalitic blue quartz
) TUMBLABLE red jasper, petrified wood, and red and
TUMBLABLE tigereye, diopside, and aventurine
TUMBLABLE amethyst, apache tears, and semitranspa
artfully painted wood set with six TUMBLE-POLISHED stones
ome doing business unfinished strands of TUMBLE-POLISHED chip beads in a variety of materials, t
artfully painted wood set with six TUMBLE-POLISHED stones
artfully painted wood set with six TUMBLE-POLISHED stones
ome doing business we offer a variety of TUMBLED stones, for a variety of jewelry and cr
TUMBLED stones
we have more TUMBLED stones than are shown above
nd tour -- home doing business feed your TUMBLER with this rough rock sized for that pur
for people who want to get started TUMBLING quickly, or who need smooth matte finis
rough rock for TUMBLING.
slice of TURITELLA rock, a conglomerate of fossils, showin
necklace earrings, hearts beads, of TURITELLA rock
slice of TURITELLA rock, a conglomerate of fossils, showin
TURQ.
of turquoise of various treatments, and TURQUOISE substitutes
small TURQUOISE nuggets by the gram
abochons of black onyx, various forms of TURQUOISE, and turquoise substitutes
ck onyx, various forms of turquoise, and TURQUOISE substitutes
cabochons of TURQUOISE of various treatments, and turquoise su
larger TURQUOISE nuggets by the gram
green stones (mainly natural feldspar), TURQURENITE (d), mixed blue stones
multi-colored dyed quartz, TURQURENITE (d), purple agates, and mixed rockssort
uartz (d), greener-than-usual amazonite, TURQURENITE (d), blue howlite (d), sodalite, and am
states (az, ca, co, hi, ks, nv, nm, ok, TX, ut)
TYRANNOSAURS poster minerals poster
TYRANNOSAURUS rex in window poster
so a sprinkling of tiny dark crystals of UNDETERMINED classification
UNDRILLED.
, UNDYED mountain jade
-- grand tour -- home doing business UNFINISHED strands of tumble-polished chip beads i
road map of central and western UNITED states, including ak and hi, in larger
these may be polished or UNPOLISHED, and may come in one or another type of
"white" ammonite, whole UNPOLISHED, of ivory-tannish color, about 3 inches
"white" ammonites, whole UNPOLISHED, of ivory-tannish color, about 2 to 3 in
ing original raw surface on one side and UNPOLISHED flat face on the other
) common bismuth (209bi) is UNSTABLE, having a half life of 1
y imagine to be treated, is in this case UNTREATED; or to designate that a stone that has a
inaccurate colloquial name is in fact an UNTREATED stone although not the stone the name s
strongly colored opaque material with an UNUSUAL pattern
some exhibit UNUSUAL geode-in-geode structure
this new edition UPDATES the known sites and feature 20 new loca
and also numerous smaller horses painted UPON it
discussion of character, occurrence, and USAGE.
these are the same high standards USED to produce expensive art prints
these could be USED for earrings if desired
ow easy installation of the poster (best USED with the laminated form)
this symbol is USED either to emphasize that a material tha
includes USGS topographic map
simply VACUUMING is, of course, also a possibility
bryce canyon, grand canyon, monument VALLEY, and other parks and reservations
l rothfuss, former superintendent, death VALLEY national park
brazilian agate bookends having VARIANTS of honey color, with dark crust
amber bead necklaces, VARIGATED shades, smaller beads
note that the strand lengths VARY.
ll or about 7 inches tall (exact heights VARY slightly
hand carved from natural mineral -- may VARY slightly in appearance from the one sho
traditional bulbous VASE shape
nt mineral discoveries, illustrated with VERBAL descriptions and colorable line drawing
the following VIEWS do not fully show the high quality prin
call or VISIT for current prices
f a transparent stone penetrated by tiny VOIDS that would otherwise be conspicuous, e
pt edible models of the planet, and bake VOLCANIC meringue cookies
siness sculptural southwestern shelf and WALL ornaments, including cast and holograph
10 inch (diagonal) WALL clock
) 10inch (diagonal) WALL clock
e mounted in a wooden frame suitable for WALL display
stick-on WALL hangers are available that allow easy i
doing business arrowhead collections for WALL display, and ristras (hanging ornamenta
and tour -- home doing business we offer WALL posters covering a variety of scientifi
we do not do general WATCH repair (oiling, cleaning, regulating, s
and and battery work as described in the WATCH services page
WATCH band and battery work as described in t
WATCH batteries
shorten the sizes of most stretchy metal WATCH bands, and do certain repairs on these
WATCH service -- grand tour -- home doing bus
sterling indian-cuff-style WATCH bracelets, including battery replacemen
-- grand tour -- home doing business WATCH bismuth as it disappears before your ve
watch straps, WATCH bands
home doing business we offer and install WATCH straps and batteries for most common wa
WATCH straps, watch bands
eavor, at the time customer picks up the WATCH, to return to the customer any links rem
removed in the course of shortening the WATCHBAND.
we do not safekeep WATCHBAND parts for the customer
celets, including battery replacement in WATCHES mounted in such bracelets
tch straps and batteries for most common WATCHES.
certain luxury WATCHES are excluded
meteor and meteorite origins, meteor WATCHING, meteor showers, meteorite falls and fin
7 WATTS.
o oil, resin, or WAX colorless infusion, usually in the cont
ard cabochons, bezel cups, clasps, black WAXED jewelry cord, and other things
w colorlessly WAXED or oiled, usually in the context of a n
painted; direct exposure to full outdoor WEATHER may be inadvisable
-- (prices that appear in photos on this WEB site are subject to change without noti
also have other titles not shown on this WEB site
also have other titles not shown on this WEB site
[site maintenance page -- for WEBMASTER only]
WEIRD dinosaurs poster
dictionary of the old WEST, illustrating the terminology in full co
wild edible plants of WESTERN north america
road map of central and WESTERN united states, including ak and hi, in
use a pan to recover gold from WHEREVER it awaits you by following the simple i
"WHITE" ammonite, whole unpolished, of ivory-ta
WHITE metal and artificial materials
"WHITE" ammonites, whole unpolished, of ivory-t
3/4 inch (45"> WHITE sphere with pink speckles, approximatel
glass-topped riker mounts, filled with WHITE cushioning material
WHITE quartz beads, faceted
agate bookends in shades of bluish gray, WHITE, and a little yellow
ole ammonite, mostly black but with some WHITE, about 2
they are printed on a heavy WHITE stock, and then coated to provide a sat
clear plastic wide mouthed jars with WHITE plastic lids, in 1, 2, or 4 ounce sizes
WHITE metal and artificial materials
ord having beads and feathers; generally WHITISH ceramic but painted with multiple blade
pot, WHITISH ceramic, southwestern painted themes, c
polished WHOLE ammonite having irridescence in certain
WHOLE ammonite, smooth, approx 3 inch
WHOLE ammonite, smooth, polished
"white" ammonite, WHOLE unpolished, of ivory-tannish color, abo
"white" ammonites, WHOLE unpolished, of ivory-tannish color, abo
polished WHOLE ammonite having irridescence in certain
tractor ammonite, WHOLE, approximately 3
polished WHOLE ammonite, mostly black but with some wh
7 inches WIDE and 5
clear plastic WIDE mouthed jars with white plastic lids, i
5 inches WIDE and 2
ing about 5 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches WIDE.
ing about 5 inches tall and 5 5/8 inches WIDE.
2 inches WIDE, having small (15/16 inch) mouth
7 inches WIDE by 5
4 7/16 high, 7 WIDE.
3 inches WIDE and 4
8 inches WIDE, 5 inches tall
WIDE-MOUTHED mexican pot, hand-etched, of blades-and
6 inch total WIDTH, 5
7 inches total WIDTH at base; 4
f materials, typically having an average WIDTH of about 8 millimeters
WILD edible plants of western north america
l forest, and the cabeza prieta national WILDLIFE refuge
agate slice WIND chime, partial view
gem trees, cloissone jar, eggs, WIND chimes
tubular WIND chimes of various motifs
tyrannosaurus rex in WINDOW poster
also WIRE:
rrowhead necklace, fancy superior style, WIRE mounted
me doing business assorted mineralogical WONDERS:
rs is the perfect educational star"> eye WONDERS is the perfect educational start for yo
eye WONDERS is the perfect educational star"> eye w
artfully painted WOOD set with six tumble-polished stones
8 inches overall height, having cap and WOOD base
artfully painted WOOD set with six tumble-polished stones
artfully painted WOOD set with six tumble-polished stones
e quartz spheres with included lacquered WOOD stand
) tumblable red jasper, petrified WOOD, and red and green agates
8 inches overall height, having cap and WOOD base
hipped stone arrowheads are mounted in a WOODEN frame suitable for wall display
d-painted serpentine eggs with lacquered WOODEN stands
stone spheres with lacquered WOODEN stands
watch band and battery WORK as described in the watch services page
if we accept such an item for WORK, it is at customer's risk
ently colored yarns in a style that will WORK very well with southwestern d�cor
, and limited silversmithing using bench WORK.
her high-value stones, nor metalsmithing WORK* on sterling and lesser metals inasmuch
ess come one, come all; see the fabulous WORKS of the lapidarist, glass blower, and en
overs rocks and minerals from around the WORLD.
otherwise interesting items based in the WORLD of gems, minerals, and the southwest th
yes, but no need to WORRY; the general environment is vastly more
WOVEN.
indian (east) cotton placemats, WOVEN and stenciled, approximately 23 x 13
saltillo-style WOVEN indian (east) rug
indian (east) cotton placemats, WOVEN and stenciled, approximately 23 x 13
saltillo-style WOVEN indian (east) rug
WOVEN.
saltillo-style WOVEN indian (east) rug
ess these beautiful east indian rugs are WOVEN of differently colored yarns in a style
WOVEN goods
indian (east) cotton placemats, WOVEN and stenciled, approximately 23 x 13
WOVEN.
indian (east) cotton placemats, WOVEN and stenciled, approximately 23 x 13
indian (east) cotton coasters, WOVEN and stenciled
saltillo-style WOVEN indian (east) rug
it is WRITTEN in an easy to follow, jargon-free style
ish on substrate, green river formation, WYOMING.
rdskin jasper in individual pieces, size XL.
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an rugs are woven of differently colored YARNS in a style that will work very well wit
a newly refined 50 gram specimen in the YEAR a
9 x 1019 YEARS.
YELLOW fiber optic*, olive jade, peridot beads
ades of bluish gray, white, and a little YELLOW.
ers is the perfect educational start for YOUNG children, being packed with facts, acce
eyeglass compartment is separate and ZIPPERED.
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