Posted by Bowman Originals on Jan 12th 2025
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Tiger's eye is a striking and mesmerizing stone! Known for its chatoyancy, which gives it a unique, shimmering appearance, this stone displays rich bands of golden yellow and brown colors. It's often
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Posted by Bowman Originals on Nov 13th 2024
Sodalite and Alabaster Necklace | BowmanOriginals
Embracing the Challenge! This project was a true test of skill and creativity. It began with crafting the sterling silver center frame, followed by designing a precise template to fit the center stone
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Posted by Bowman Originals on Sep 29th 2017
Cutting Stones for Bracelet Slides
Cutting stones for a Bracelet Slide is tedious and time consuming. For smaller jobs we use the 1930's version of a Sears Craftsman Stone Cutter. It is belt driven by an old electric motor at 175
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Posted by Bowman Originals on Sep 25th 2017
Capturing the Blues ... and Greens!
Cutting rough stone material can be challenging. Decisions have to be made. Do I slice it here .... or there? Will the color be enhanced or lost as I cut and polish. We value and respect each and ever
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Posted by Bowman Originals on Aug 11th 2017
Flash Labradorite Ring created for a client using her rough material.
This ring was created for a cherished client. Our client brought Labradorite rough material for the Bowman Originals workshop to cut into a gemstone. The lapidary workshop studied the rough material a
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