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