Question 1

Do you have a store I can come visit?

Accepted Answer

Right now we do not have a store, but if you are in the area, you can check out a selection of our cabochons, jewelry, rough materials, and books in the Esmeralda Market, Dyer, NV. If you'd like to see more, contact us to arrange a meeting down at the store.

Question 2

Can I come visit the mines?

Accepted Answer

We are not set up to give mine tours, but there are other miners based out of Tonopah who have been known to give tours out at Royston.

Question 3

Do you sell wholesale?

Accepted Answer

The products and pricing in our shop are open to the public; however, we are open to wholesale inquiries for quantity and/or bulk purchases. If you have a resale number and business license and you would like to purchase a quantity of product that you see here or in addition to what you see on our site, please contact Helen to work out a wholesale discount.

Question 4

Do you sell rough?

Accepted Answer

We do. We offer select lots here on the website, but if you would like larger lots, or something in particular that you don't see listed, please contact us.

Question 5

Do you do custom cutting?

Accepted Answer

We usually do not have time for custom cutting, but if you are looking for something specific that you do not see here on our site, feel free to contact us. We might just have what you're looking for! It is hard to list everything, but I'm always happy to check my stock for you.

Question 6

What is the best way to contact you?

Accepted Answer

We are often at the mines or in the studio, so email or direct message through instagram are the best ways to reach us.

Question 7

Is your turquoise treated in any way?

Accepted Answer

We specialize in natural turquoise with no treatments except for maybe backing, and sometimes surface fill if necessary. Surface filling is a standard technique that many cutters use to this day, and if we feel it is necessary, we will do so. Some of the turquoise from our mines requires stabilization for hardness and long-term color stability. We never add color or dye. We will always disclose on each product listing if a stone is stabilized or if there have been any other treatments.

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