Services
TumblingWe would be delighted to tumble any stones that you bring in! We use our vibratory tumblers to smooth out your stones and can even make them shiny!
(Please note that this depends on the stone and its hardness and mineral makeup. Not all stones get shiny.) Minimum: $7 Standard: $7 per pound Difficult material: $10 per pound + $10 prep (Obsidian, Jade, Ivory, etc.) |
CuttingDo you need a stone of yours sliced? Maybe cut into slabs, or maybe you're wanting to make bookends? We can do that! We have four different sized lapidary saws that we can use to cut your stones.
6" standard: $5 per cut 6" difficult material: $6.50 per cut 10" & 18" standard: $15 for first cut, $10 per subsequent cut 10" & 18" difficult material: $15 per cut 24" standard: $15 per cut 24" difficult material: $20 per cut |
DrillingDo you need your stones drilled? We can do that, too! Our own Drilling Wizard can work her magic for you!
Drilling is $1.25 per minute, $15 minimum. |
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General Lapidary |
Silversmith |
Wire-Wrapping |
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Do you need your stones shaped in a different way than those listed above? Perhaps you're a jewelry maker and need a stone shaped into a cabochon, or you want something shaped like a heart! Maybe you want one of your stones windowed (polished up on one side), or the whole thing! We can do that, too!
Shop Rate: $75/hour Rush Rate: Additional $45 |
Are you wanting a custom-made ring? How about a pendant? Not only are we a fully functional lapidary, but we have a silversmith, as well! Let us know what creations you want made for you!
Shop Rate: $75/hour Rush Rate: Additional $45 ***NOTE: There is currently a hiatus on new silversmithing jobs. Thank you for your patience and interest in this service. We will inform you all when this service becomes available.*** |
Are you wanting a custom-made pendant? Or bracelet? How about earrings? Our wire-wrap artists would love to wrap your stone of choice in just the style you want! Let us know what art you want made for you!
** All wire-wrap costs are dependent on the stone size, the style of the wrap, and what metal is to be used. Please contact us directly to get a quote. |
Please note that ALL inquiries regarding custom lapidary or silversmithing work is best done in person. If you are wanting to get a stone worked on by us, we highly recommend bringing the piece in for us to look at. While our machines and team are versatile in their abilities, there are some things that simply cannot be done. For example, some stones cannot be tumbled, as they will disintegrate. We will always let you know if a stone is likely to disintegrate or not shine up during the tumbling process.
If you are unable to visit us in-person, you are always welcome to reach out to us through our email, naturesjewels@alaskan.com, and we will be happy to coordinate with you further from there.
If you are unable to visit us in-person, you are always welcome to reach out to us through our email, naturesjewels@alaskan.com, and we will be happy to coordinate with you further from there.