I (David) will be running this online
shop while also doing Gem
shows and other events. My wife (Debbie) will be helping out if need
be.
Our aim is to supply you with rocks and minerals in different and
unusual ways, sorry no "made in China" items here, maybe minerals from
China! I enjoy cutting and polishing locally found and other stones
(lapidary work). I wire wrap and silver/gold smith/
brazing. I
will also offer self collected rocks and minerals for sale. I do offer
minerals and rock shop items from old
collections I have purchased over the years. Two collections where from
fellas who had Rock Shops. I have purchased about 12 collections
ranging
from the late 1930s to late 90s. All but one of the previous owners
has move on to the big rock hounding area beyond this earth.
If you are unable to find what you are looking for does not mean it is
not available, so please
Email
with your requirements. We aim to answer all emails ASAP. If you have a
special stone you would like to have polished or set for personal
adornment, I would be happy to talk with you about options.
Some items I looking forward to adding: Virginia's (unofficial) State
Stone "once proposed as the State rock of Virginia."[
Unakite] worked in maps
and other shapes.
Rockbridgite -
only mineral named after a county in Virginia.
Nelsonite - a rock named after Nelson county where it's 1st. occurrence was reported.
Blue
Quartz from Nelson county and other Virginia areas.
Hokie Stone - the rock used in
Virginia Tech campus buildings.
Amazonite
from Amelia county, Virginia (I feel it should be VA's state
gemstone!). There will be more to come also!!
If you happen to come across a section of the site not working or you find
any broken links I would appreciate you letting me know, Thanks in advance, David.
