Saturday, October 31, 2015

Really REALLY Big Sale! 20% off Your Order!

20% off your entire order
11/01/2015 to 11/30/2015
Use coupon code:
turkeydaz

No, this can not be combined with bid offers.
Or other discounts. 
Or previous orders.
Or anything else you can come up with as a way to get a practically free rock.
Rock people are very creative when it comes to wheeling and dealing.

We are normally slow and cranky.
As you can imagine,
we are even slower and crankier when we are having a sale
and have to fill a bunch of orders after getting home
 from a long day at our "real" jobs.

20% off is a great discount, 
fast, friendly service is not part of that deal.
Whatever.
You want the rock or not?

Oh and sometimes we forget to mark rocks sold.
We are not keeping it from you just to be mean.
We are not keeping it for our personal rock stash.
(well.. okay, maybe sometimes)
But usually...we would love to sell it to you.
Someone got it before you...get over it.

Happy Holidays!


Monday, April 27, 2015

Geologists Unearth Fully Intact Rock

http://www.theonion.com/articles/geologists-unearth-fully-intact-rock,38364/

Describing the discovery as the most flawless specimen ever unearthed, a team of geologists working in northern Colorado announced Friday they had excavated a fully intact rock

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

"Rubies, Blood-Red Beauty" - NY Times Article on Rubies


Eduardo Recife (from article)

Very well written, informative article on rubies in the NY Times .  The author is Victoria Gomelsky, editor-in-chief of JCK:

Rubies, Blood-Red Beauty


Helps explain why we only ruby rough we every find is so  itty bitty and expensive!

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Fall 20% off Sale!

PrettyRock.com 


Fall Sale Starts Tomorrow! 


20% off your entire order. 


Coupon Code: FallSparkle 

Fine Print: Valid 9/22/2014 to 10/05/2014. No Cash Value. Can not be used on UltraTec Machines


Tuesday, July 01, 2014

20% Off Coupon - Happy Fourth of July!

20% off Your Entire Order  
 
 
Just put : F1reW8rks
 
in the discount coupon box at check out.

Valid from July 1 2014 to July 7 2014
 Discounts can not be combined.  

No cash value. Can not be used on Ultra Tec Machines or Parts

Thursday, May 22, 2014

20% Off Coupon - Rockin' Summer Kick Off

We are going to have a rockin' summer here at PrettyRock.com.  To get things started off right, here's a 20% off coupon code.  Just put it in the discount box at check out!


20% off Your Entire Order  
Just put :RockinSummer20Off
in the discount coupon box at check out.

Valid from May 22 2014 to May 31 2014
 Discounts can not be combined.  
No cash value. Can not be used on Ultra Tec Machines or Parts

New Facet Rough Up - 5-20-2014

Emerald preforms, sapphire and rubellite!  See them all here.



Saturday, April 05, 2014

Tuesday, April 01, 2014

Big Honking CZ!

If you are looking for a big piece of rough to cut a nice door knob or other large project, check out some of the large CZ we have been posting!   You can find all the select CZ here.

Here are just a few:




Monday, March 10, 2014

Watercolor: Agates and Jaspers


I really enjoyed painting this one.  Playing with all the textures and patterns was a lot of fun.

16 x 20 watercolor on Arches cold press

Prints and note cards available here:

Friday, March 07, 2014

Gem and Mineral News

 
The zircon was found in Jack Hills, Western Australia. Image courtesy of John Valley

Worlds Oldest Gem Discovered
Scientists have confirmed that a tiny zircon gemstone discovered on a remote rock outcrop in Australia is the oldest known material of any kind formed on Earth.  read more here


Dai Sun Jewellery's "The Inheritance" (pictured) is made from 
18K rose gold diamond bangle with ruby, sapphire, garnet and opal. 
It won JMA International Jewelry Design Competition's Best Craftsmanship Award last year.

2014 Hong Kong Gem and Jewelry Show Opens
Two massive international jewelry shows opened in Hong Kong this week The 31st Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened at the Hong Kong International Convention & Exhibition Centre on Wednesday.  The Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opened at AsiaWorld-Expo on Monday.  read more here



Great Story about a Young Rockhound
“I’m hoping the house doesn’t sink,” quipped Tina, pointing toward not only the rocks — which weigh an estimated 10 tons and line baseboards and window sills as well as shelves — but the bulk of trophies Brian, 13, has scored by winning the junior division of the Portland regional rock and gem competition three years in a row.  Read more here


Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Tuesday Funny: It's time to stop?


He just needs a stronger belt!

©Boulder Press (anyone have more info? ) 





Monday, March 03, 2014

Faceter Spotlight: Mari Phillips

Faceter Spotlight: Mari Phillips


Mari Phillips cut the amazing 2.82ct ( 8mm x 8mm)  feldspar spectrolite!
I just love the way it softly glows and shimmers.

Mari shared her experience cutting the spectrolite:
This spectrolite actually wasn't too bad.  I was worried about the blue schiller orientation and polishing due to all the inclusions.  The spectrolite polished up nicely, thankfully, with cerium oxide on the dark side.  the orientation of the blue flashes worked out well and I am just grateful for that miracle.  I could see the flash did run pretty deep in the rough and not so shallow.  sometimes it is easy to accidentally cut the blue flash out.  Done that before!  

Spectrolite on the dop.


Sneaking this in, she also cut this wonderful sunstone!  
What a great choice for the design. It really shows off the sunstone.

Mari has been faceting about 7 years and really enjoys cutting Mexican fire opal, sunstone, and Montana Sapphire.   She can be contacted by email here: maregg07{at}hotmail.com