jskeen
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My Grandmother was born and raised in Arizona, and grew up around Rockhounds and Native American Art, especially jewelry. Back around the early 60's the far east import trade and the development of a commercial process to stabilize chalk turquoise almost killed out the market for genuine silver and gem quality turquoise jewelry. Not a fond association for her, so... I have been looking for something related but not called turquoise.
So..... I saw this Arizona Jade blank over on Bill's website, along with a warning label that said "you need a metal lathe to turn these. Of course that's like waving a red flag at a bull with me. Some people seem to think I have authority issues for some reason. Anyway, Yes, you can turn it on a wood lathe with standard tools, but they better be sharp!
Here it is, think she'll like it? Arizona Jade tru-stone on a sterling silver Sedona. Comments welcome, but yes, the photo tent is still packed so the photo is freehand.
So..... I saw this Arizona Jade blank over on Bill's website, along with a warning label that said "you need a metal lathe to turn these. Of course that's like waving a red flag at a bull with me. Some people seem to think I have authority issues for some reason. Anyway, Yes, you can turn it on a wood lathe with standard tools, but they better be sharp!
Here it is, think she'll like it? Arizona Jade tru-stone on a sterling silver Sedona. Comments welcome, but yes, the photo tent is still packed so the photo is freehand.
