[Jewelry making - Article 01224] - [Orchid] Mayan Indian Amber

[Cap'n kirk]

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My name is Kirk.

    I've been enjoying this group for a few weeks now, since I returned
    from Mexico where I now live half of the year. I'm a semi-retired
    geezer who made designer jewelry for years. I used very little amber
    or opal in those days since it all looked the same. When new colors
    started showing up in Baltic amber I quickly discovered that it was
    all treated so didn't have interest. When I started working with
    Mayan indian groups in CHiapas I was excited to find amber in
    incredible colors, all natural and unenhanced. The reds, cognacs and
    the spectacular green flourescent (natural and visible without black
    light) knocked my socks off. I've been working this material and
    maiking unique jewelry pieces from that time on. I bring up way too
    much to work myself so I'm offering highly polished pieces, ready to
    make into jewelry at $3-$4 per gram, making it the lowest found
    price available for this quality. Shown in the photo are a few
    pieces, including freeforms and cabs. but you can see more at my
    http://geocities.com/kirkstephany/tools.htm 

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