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First, Thanks to all of our service men and women, and your family, for your bravery and personal sacrifices. A special Thank You to friends and acquaintences who are in the military service. I was in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict and have a small idea of the hardships that some endure in service to our great country. God Bless the USA. I have just been notified that a rutilated quartz gem I cut for Reagan's Jewelers has won First Place in the 2009 Jewelers of America competition in New York. Thanks Reagan's! A GEM FROM HEAVEN I have a partner who found a meteorite with crystals of peridot large enough to facet. One of the rarest meteorites is called a pallasite and contains peridot crystals mixed in solid iron. Scientists tell us that pallasites are approx. FIVE BILLION years old; they were formed at the beginning of our solar system! Only a very small number (I'd guess less than 25) extraterrestrial peridot gems have ever been cut. They are among the rarest of rare gems. Besides the obvious rare source, the extraterrestrial peridot is usually so fractured that it is next to impossible to find a crystal clean and large enough to facet. I have recovered and cut a couple of fine gems from the meteoric peridot!! These are truly gems from heaven! Each gem will come with certificates of authenticity as well as a GIA laboratory and GEM Art Lab cert on nomenclature and authenticity. Please inquire for available stones. More information on the meteorite page. I am an Eastwind Diamond Abrasives dealer. I use their belts, pads and diamond powder. Eastwind is an American manufacturer of premium diamond products. I switched to diamond belts in the 80's and I think Eastwind's products are superior. I have discounts for volume orders. Please email us if you have any questions. stinsons@gemservice.com The studio is open form 10AM until 5PM central time, Monday through Friday. Rick Stinson |
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