| The Gneisse Guy |
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The Gneisse Guy has been in operation since 1992 selling minerals and fossils from around the world. A warehouse in Fergus has recently opened serving the wholesale and retail needs of customers ,by appointment 519-831-3093 , 820 Gartshore St. ,unit 19 , Fergus,On. |
| Crystal Grove |
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After many years of collecting minerals and fossils Blair and Jennifer began a second career selling world wide minerals in sizes ranging from micro to cabinet size . Blair's interest in paleontology is evident in the wide variety of plant and animal fossils available . Jennifer began cutting stones and making jewellery at the Scarborough club's workshops and now sells unique wireworked stones in sterling silver and gold-filled wire . Also available at their booth is the Canadian book ,"Manitoulin Rocks" , "Madoc Rock" Marble coasters and various other lapidary gift and decorator items. |
| Madd River |
About Madd http://www.themadriver.com |
Chris and Wendy have been operating Madd River Minerals for 6 years now. It started as a spin-off of Chris' hobby of mineral collecting and his work as a geologist in the field. Madd River has fine minerals specimens from around the world but features samples from India, Brazil,and the Bancroft area. Come see the unusual jewellery and mineral related products at the show or visit our web stie: www.themadriver.com |
| Kirsty Naray Glass Arts |
About Kirsty Naray http://www.kirstynarayglassarts.com |
Artist's Statement : Whether I’m making a stained glass window, a glass bead bracelet, a mosaic mirror or a kaleidoscope, the fascinating interplay between light, pattern and colour is the main reason that I have chosen Glass as my artistic medium. Working with both hot and cold glass allows me to experiment with the endless possibilities of ‘painting with light. When I work with glass, I am reminded that I am using a material discovered thousands of years ago and is still being re-discovered today. Artefacts found in ancient tombs testify to the fact that glass is ageless and timeless. My glasswork has always celebrated nature. Floral, animal and ocean themes are my passion. I work with serene colours, preferring the gentler quality of a more muted colour palette - like the colours seen on a cloudy day. Currently, I am attempting more complex techniques, incorporating them into marbles, pendants and cabochons. It is my sincere hope that my pieces will bring much pleasure to their new owners. |
| Eco Jewellery |
About Eco http://www.ambereco.com |
Joanna Herra is owner of The Amber Room in Kingston ,Ontario and brings a large selection of Baltic amber jewellery to the Scarborough show. If you have ever had a dream of owning an amber lamp this is where you will find it. |
| Kulu Trading |
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Kulu Trading was established in 1988, when the owner,Tim Noyes-Brown travelled to South East Asia and began personally selecting and directly importing stones and jewellery. The business has evolved over the years and grown to 3 store fronts and an extensive gem show circuit. They now design their own line of sterling silver and semi-precious stone jewellery that is hand crafted by the same family in Bali,Indonesia for the past 15 years. They also specialize in fine semi-precious stone beads and unique stone carvings. |
| Element 51 |
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Tim has been an avid collector since he was a child and now specializes in selling rare minerals and thumbnails from around the world. |
| Opal Showcase |
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Wilf has been cutting and polishing precious opal from Australia for over 25 years. Wilf and Dorothy have a great selection of opal pendants and earrings set in 14 carat gold as well as a selection of other semi precious stones in bracelets, earrings, beaded necklaces and pendants. |
| Chez Schmidt |
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Chez Schmidt offers mineral crystals from around the world as well as jewellery, tumbled stones wood. We have several unusually huge Herkimer Diamonds up to seven inches long from Middleville and Fonda NY, as well as smaller ones ,both loose and on matrix.We also carry boulder opals from Australia , fire opals from Mexico and amethyst from Brazil. |
| Lismark Minerals |
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Doug specializes in native elements, gem family minerals and colourful finished slabs. Working on the premise that he can sell what suites his own interests, Doug specializes in native elements , gem family minerals and colorful finished slabs. Doug's gem family collection ranges from the typical quartz varieties to the beryls, corundum, garnets , spodumenes , and topaz. Let's not forget the ammolites and opals either. As well you will find a few nice classic collector pieces in his glass showcases. If you are looking for something in particular give him a call first at 705-722-3330. |
| Reza Piroznia |
About Reza http://www.jjgems.com |
Reza specializes in Persian Turquoise The finest turquoise comes from Iran, where these pieces are from. These stones are dense, hard, and take a nice polish. Of course, for people looking for stones with healing properties these are lovely pieces precisely because they are 100% natural, not chemically treated and will not need to be waxed. The most popular and famous stone in the world, turquoise is a symbol of generosity, sincerity and affection. It is thought to preserve friendship and make friends of your enemies. |
| Canada Beading Supply |
About Canada Beading http://www.canbead.com |
Since 1984,Canada Beading Supply has been offering Canadian jewellery designers and beaders quality gemstone beads , freshwater pearls, and everything one needs to make wonderful jewellery. They have over 180 different gemstone beads. The selection of freshwater pearls usually has exciting colors and shapes in a variety of sizes. With the rapidly escalating price of precious metals, new designs in base metal beads and findings have been added to the extensive array of sterling silver and gold-filled products. Stringing supplies, tools, display items and books round out the range of merchandise available to make it easier for customers to have a one stop shopping experience. Customers continually comment on the wide range of merchandise, value for money , and excellent service. Look for their new on-line store in mid August at www.canbead.com |
| Alpine Gems |
About Alpine http://www.alpinegems.ca |
Alpine Gems is involved in most aspects of the coloured gemstone trade from grading gem rough and faceting to gemstone exploration and small-scale artisanal mining. Apline Gems operates a gemstone cutting shop in Kingston Ontario and sells coloured gemstones at Gem & Mineral shows, by mail order and via the internet through its web site www.alpinegems.ca Alpine Gems carries a wide selection of gemstones and has 3 somewhat overlapping areas of gemstone specialization: custom cut- fine gemstones, rare and soft gemstones and Canadian gemstones. Brad is a mineralogist ,gemmologist and field collector and lecturer extrodenaire who has had many Canadian adventures in search of gem material from Canada's north. Brad's interest in minerals began at a young age, but fully crystalized ( pardon the pun) in 1978 when he accidentally discovered transparent smoky quartz in northern British Columbia. Since then , his keen interest in Canadian minerals and gemstones has lead Brag all across this country prospecting for minerals and rough gemstones. In addition to selling gemstones, Brad works as a gemstone exploration consultant, offering property evaluation and exploration services specifically for gemstones. |
| The Grotto Grotto |
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Andy has been a lapidary artist and a mineral, stone and lapidary dealer in Toronto for many years. |
| Sinocan Superior minerals |
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Stu and his partner Mark will showcase spectacular minerals from China and some local species as well. |
| Aqua Rose |
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Aqua Rose - Renee & David Paterson have been Rockhounds for over 30 years .They have acquired & self collected a large and varied selection of quality specimens. As one of their "retirement " projects ,they have been sorting ,cleaning, trimming, and preparing much of this material to make it available to other collectors. A broad spectrum of these specimens will be available at the Scarborough show with some emphasis on the old specimens ( mined from 1957 - 1964) from the Faraday mine in Bancroft.
Another "retirement" project has seen Renee and David hone their lapidary skills, creating one of a kind art pieces set in sterling and gold- filled wire. A wide variety of this jewellery will be on display & available for purchase. |
| Toronto Nature Centre |
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Jim has an extensive array of fossils from around the world . You will see gigantic fish from Wyoming ,Trilobites from Morocco & Madagascar as well as the smallerbracioppods, sharks teeth and jewellery made from fossil plants and animals. |
| Prosper Designs |
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Soousi is a well known facetor and gemstone dealer in Toronto. He will be demonstrating faceting at the show and will explain the difference between standard techniques and concave faceting which can give more brillance to some gems such as quartz ,garnet, topaz and peridot for example. |
