A couple of new stones to start off June.

First, let's not forget the dogs baking out in the sun in the puppy mill cages. This past week was pretty hot here in PA, with highs in the 90's and many of these dogs have no shade, just lay on the wire of the cages FOR THEIR ENTIRE LIFE! (except when they are freezing in the winter)
A donation to help with our awareness event this fall would be greatly appreciated. See www.soundforthehounds.com



Now for the stones.

First up is a rare stone, very seldom in larger sizes, and normally kind on ugly color. This find from a few years ago in Tanzania produces fantastic colors but small size. This Kornerupine is just under 1 ct and a nice color.



Next is an Amethyst from Zambia. Zambia produces some of the nicest colors, but production has been low lately.



I have a few more of these Spinels from Mahenge left, and haven't cut one in a while so here we go.



I really like these opposed bar cuts in Green Tourmaline. This one is a green/blue color from Mozambique

Tags: Tourmaline, Spinel, Kornerupine, Amethyst