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By Judy Ellis on February 21, 2014
by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com
Tip for February 21, 2014
Today we follow up our Wednesday post with more of our loot show-and-tell! Here are a few more of the beautiful things that some of our staff members brought back from Tucson.
Heather’s Loot:
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Pietersite |
Rosette Cuff and Bangle Bracelet from Eva Sherman |
Dinosaur Bone |
Now we want to hear from you! What amazing loot did you bring back with you?
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Linda Olsen
February 21, 2014 at 9:00 am
This was my 7th journey to Tucson, and I was all over that town. I went to the Fossil and Mineral Coop on Oracle and saw the brontosaurus Rex which was for sale. I bought trilobites from Utah. I went to the Tucson Showplace where I probably spent the most on Ocean Jasper because it’s quantity is dwindling. I bought lots of specimens for my customers who are collectors.
I went to the dealers in the interstate frontage road and bought crystals of lithium from Brazil. I also got some wonderful pieces of citrine. I noticed that China is producing much fewer drilled gemstone beads. I bought some really good citrine.
I splurged on a 20 pound specimen of aquamarine. It is from Brazil, and will remain a specimen. There was a lot of aquamarine this year.
My husband is producing a video of our adventures, and it will be on my web site soon. I have videos from past years on there now.
Here’s looking forward to next year. Linda Olsen
Shirin Designs
February 21, 2014 at 9:04 am
Lovely. Especially that dinosaur bone. Just wow!