[Source] Sunstone cabochons

zaymanmary 2016-01-03 07:52:32 UTC #1

Does anyone know of a source for Sunstone cabs? I've done google searches on "designer cabochons", "Sunstone", "red Labradorite cabochons," and many more and have found some, mostly on Etsy or Ebay, but I'm assuming there must be a lot of folks from the area (Oregon) where the stones are mined or neighboring states, that specialize in them. I'm specifically looking for cabs, not faceted stones or raw specimens. I'm especially interested in the variant referred to as "Golden" rather than "Red." of the Sunstone variety.

Thanks!

Merry_Mary 2016-10-05 19:27:52 UTC #2

Hi Mary - Did you ever find sunstone cabs? I'm interested in finding some affordable rough to cut. I saw some faceted stones and thought I'd like to do that next year when I'm retired, but I never thought about cabbing the material. That's something I can do now. If you have a source for the rough, please let me know and if you still need cabs, we can talk. Mary B.

rmeixner 2016-10-05 19:46:44 UTC #3

Contact a local gem and mineral club. There are many. Good luck...Rob

rmeixner 2016-10-05 20:19:03 UTC #4

I just did a search on sunstone cabs and found several hits including Otto Frei. Following is link to US rock and mineral clubs.

http://www.the-vug.com/vug/vugclubs.html

Good luck...Rob

seth-ganoksin-admin 2016-10-06 00:46:41 UTC #5

You may want to check out @dikragem1 or @Stachura, both longtime Orchid/Ganoksin advertisers.

Atwater_Mary 2016-10-06 03:00:15 UTC #6

Seth,

I agree Stachura has wonderful stones but I think you meant to send this to someone else.
I did not inquire about sunstone. My post was about wanting fewer inbox messages.

Best regards,

Mary A

seth-ganoksin-admin 2016-10-06 10:55:44 UTC #7

Hi @Atwater_Mary - I replied to the thread, which is why you got the email reply. Please adjust your Orchid settings to daily, instead of every message.

Cameron 2016-10-06 20:42:01 UTC #8

Perhaps a Tools & Resources Reference area?
You could probably generate revenue from the companies and we could "yelp" (review) them if we have had experiences worth the business?

hhelton 2016-10-07 01:26:18 UTC #9

I have about 10 pounds of tumbled Golden sunstone available, most is facet grade but could be cabbed.

dcdietz2 2016-10-07 14:18:35 UTC #10

@hhelton , Are you selling it as one package or by the pound? Which ever….what are you asking for it?

hhelton 2016-10-08 02:34:23 UTC #11

I am asking $35 per 1/4 pound on a blind pour or $100 per pound.
This is not the clear that is called champagne these are golden.

dcdietz2 2016-10-08 17:42:18 UTC #12

Wud love to have a 1/4 lb. I already have some but interested in a bit more. Can we go PM for details of sale? My email is [email protected] .

rpentney 2016-10-08 20:44:17 UTC #13

Have you got any pics of them?

Robin

hhelton 2016-10-09 03:01:02 UTC #14

I will post pictures of them on my Etsy shop so you can see what the material looks like and what you are getting.
These Stones came from the estate of Master Faceter and facet designer
Sid Word (many of you Faceter's have cut Mr. Words designs) he was also one of the founding members of the Columbia Willamette Faceters Guild in Portland Oregon (Hi everybody in the Guild, miss you all and the meetings).
These Sunstones were collected in the 1980's.
I will try and have these up on the site tomorrow afternoon and they will be listed under the section tumbled stones.

If you don't use Etsy you can email me at [email protected]

hhelton 2016-10-09 21:44:02 UTC #15

OK I have the parcels listed, because of how Etsy works their shipping I had to adjust the price of the 1 lb. lots to $105 to cover the additional shipping charges. If there are any problems with the listing please contact me.

Thanks
Harold