[Jewelry making - Article 00283] - [Orchid] Chinese Turquoise

[Jed and Abby]

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Hi everyone,

    I'll keep my comments more on topic this time.  I got a little
    carried away about discussions related to 'Rockhound Greedheads". 
    It is a sensitive subject with me because Utah rockhounds are
    systematically having rock and mineral locations locked up due to
    Monument, wilderness, or wilderness study area designations.  Enough
    said. 

    Anyway, a little about me. I have been doing lapidary work for
    about the last ten years. I have a 24" slab, and 10" and 6"
    slab/trim saws. I also have a Diamond Pacific Genie which I use to
    make cabochons. I was fortunate to be able to fee-dig for turquoise
    at a mine in Nevada, and now I am hooked on turquoise.  I started
    taking silver work classes about 3 months ago, and have made what I
    consider to be nice, several rings, and pendants.  I am currently
    working on a bracelet for my wife that will consist of five
    turquoise cabochons set in bezels, connected with jump rings.  I
    hope it turns out. Many of you have helped with the project without
    even knowing it. Also, many of you answered my plea for help with
    soldering jump rings onto bezels. Thank you for your time and
    suggestions. I wonder if anyone can help with my latest quest. 

    I would like to buy some chinese turquoise, but would like to buy
    directly from a mine or a dealer in China. I've looked on the
    internet trying to find a source, but I haven't had much luck. Can
    anyone give me the name of a source that I could contact?  I would
    appreciate any help this group might be able to lend.

Best regards,
Jay

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