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G on Nov 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWow! An absolutely spectacular piece of Charoite . I searched very far to find the right piece and the setting of this is astonishing. Thank you so much !
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Jonah on Oct 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful turquoise , and nice packaging too :-) very satisfied
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Christina on Aug 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI received a lovely piece of tumbled Kingman Turquoise. I was a little taken back by the price but the piece of raw Turquoise was a nice surprise and softened the blow. I’ll order again from this site.
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Judy on Dec 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsStacey is amazing. The Quality, Care, and her delivery is way above par. Turquoise - Yehuda - contributes to success in business matters and many other benefits.
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kcadena1313 on Dec 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI purchased two turquoise rings and they both are beautiful! The quality is great at a perfect price point. I will definitely keep coming back!
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kcadena1313 on Dec 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBy far my favorite shop on Etsy! The most amazing customer service. The owner helped me every step of the way to ensure i got my wife the perfect gift! I will continue to buy future gifts from Prospecting Arizona!
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John T Giroux on Dec 6, 2022
5 out of 5 stars110% satisfied, second time I've bought from this seller, photos show exactly what you're buying, great service, will do business with them again!
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John T Giroux on Dec 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSecond time I've bought from this seller, 110% satisfied as I was the first time! Photos are accurate and show exactly what you're buying. Will buy from this seller again!
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Judy on Dec 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsGreat earrings and so comfortable. Thank you, Stacey!!! Onyx is believed to be a stone of protection and strength. It is said to help its wearer stay grounded and focused, and to provide support in difficult times. Great quality, Great service and fast shipping. Wow! matches my necklace :)
About ProspectingArizona
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The Prospecting Arizona family, Timothy, Stacey & Ralph -
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Timothy rockhounding in Arizona -
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Our stone cutting area. We have a 6" and 12" rock saws, a CabKing machine, faceting machine and polishers. -
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Our jewelry making and shipping desk. -
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Our view at Prospecting Arizona
Prospecting Arizona was created by an Arizona State Geology Major and fueled by our love of beautiful rocks.
We are a family owned business built around our love of beautiful and interesting rocks and minerals.
Most of our vacations have an aspect of rockhounding, including a trip to Australia where we searched for sapphires in Queensland. We are fortunate to live in Arizona where there are so many great rocks to be found, if you know what to look for and where to find them. One of our owners is a geologist with an eye for finding great stones and interesting locations to find them.
We personally find most of the stones that we sell in our shop.
Our cabochons are made by our hands, here in Arizona. We do not outsource and take great pride in our cabochons. Originally, we only sold cabochons on Etsy!
We learned how to cut and polish stones, turning them into cabochons in 2016. Although it is time consuming, we find making a beautiful cabochon very rewarding. Our shop includes a CabKing grinder, 6” trim saw, 12” slab saw, faceting machine and other lapidary equipment.
We continue to expand our business. Currently we are working on polishing large petrified wood specimens, expanding our knowledge of jewelry making and geology.
Shop members
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Tim Catron
Owner, Geologist, Marketer
Chief prospector, Mineral Specimens, Social Media. Timothy is a geologist with a B. S. in Earth and Space Exploration from Arizona State University. He has several mineral claims including the Blue Dragon Mine where we source our chrysocolla.
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Stacey Catron
Owner, Designer, Customer Service
Head of design, lapidarist and silversmith. Stacey's background in design as an architect gives an unique perspective to our jewelry creations.
Shop policies
Shipping
Customs and import taxes
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Privacy policy
More information
Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
Yes, we will make custom cabochons and jewelry. Also, we have many mineral specimens that are not on the shop. If interested, contact us!
Gift wrapping and packaging
Yes, we offer gift wrap and gift bags. If interested, contact us!
Care instructions
Our stones are natural and can break or chip if abused. Handle with care.
Sterling silver can tarnish. We recommend wiping down any silver piece after use and storing in a zip-style plastic bag. If you are in an area where silver tarnishes quickly, enclose an anti-tarnish strip in your plastic bag,