[Jewelry making - Article 00692] - Re: [Orchid] Bob Brucia a Turquoise Supplier

[Katherine Palochak]

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>     Over the years here on Orchid there have been numerous discussions
>     regarding turquoise. 

    I've had good luck with mail ordering from Thunderbird Supply in
    Gallup, NM. When I call, I ask to speak to the stone buyer. They only
    have small lots from various mines of natural turquoise. The amount
    is too small to advertise in their catalog. You give them an idea of
    what kind of turquoise you want with your specifications, like:
    natural, matrix, spiderweb, blue color tending more towards the blue
    side than green, thumbnail size, oval, matched in pairs. They come
    back with what they have available at that time, the mine it comes
    from, and the price per gram or carat. 

    The same goes for the rest of their stones. Want spiny oyster? They
    have it in orange, red and purple. Need tufa for casting? Tell them
    what you intend to cast with it and they'll make sure you get the
    sizes you need that are appropriate, fine grain or coarse grain. Want
    rough material for cutting? They've got it. 

    Usual disclaimers. Just a satisfied customer for around 30 years.
    They've been in business for longer than that. 

 
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