Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Cabochon sale! Selected cabochons are on sale for a limited time.
Check out our new opal specimens!
Announcement
Cabochon sale! Selected cabochons are on sale for a limited time.
Check out our new opal specimens!
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Sherry on Jan 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis stone is not only unusual, it is beautiful and warm and has interesting colors in it. The pendant is a perfect size and will match with literally everything! I am a return shopper at this shop because of the amazing quality of the stones, silver-work and shop keepers. Always exciting to see what they are up to next! Thank you.
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Sherry on Jan 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love this family of stones, but this one is just such a pretty example of them. I like that it is from a mine in Colorado, and the silver work is simple and elegant. The ring is a perfect fit. I love everything about it! Thank you.
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Felicia on Jan 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis ring is beautiful! It’s my new favorite and I wear it daily. Thanks again I’ll be back for more :)
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Lauren on Jan 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful necklace! It's my new favorite. Fast shipping too. Thank you!
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Muscle on Jan 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAwesome specimen! Plus came with an equally as awesome gift so cool!
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Amy on Jan 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsQuick delivery, great communication, exactly as pictured! Unique gift for my grandson along with 5 other items ordered from this seller. Can't wait to find a black light to see what this looks like glowing. Seller included a nice "bonus" surprise.
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Amy on Jan 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsQuick delivery, great communication, exactly as pictured! Loved that there were so many different pieces of turquoise to pick from. Unique gift for my grandson along with 5 other items ordered from this seller. Seller included a nice "bonus" surprise.
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Amy on Jan 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsQuick delivery, great communication, exactly as pictured! Unique gift for my grandson along with 5 other items ordered from this seller. Seller included a nice "bonus" surprise.
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Amy on Jan 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsQuick delivery, great communication, exactly as pictured! Unique gift for my grandson along with 5 other items ordered from this seller. Seller included a nice "bonus" surprise.
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Jalal on Jan 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsHonestly it looks better than the picture displayed and I am in love with it! My family members want it for themselves
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 what 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 just 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 learn and grow 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
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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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,