ProspectingArizona
Star Seller.
This seller sets a shining example for providing a great customer experience, with a history of 5-star reviews, on-time shipping, and quick replies to any messages they received.
Announcement
November Birthstone - Citrine earrings sale!
Selected Petoskey Stone Cabochons are on sale!
PLEASE NOTE: USPS has raised their rates and will slow down deliveries in order to cut costs starting October 1, 2021.
We do our best to get your orders to you as quickly as possible. We strive to ship same day if orders are received M-F before 2:30 PM MST. Otherwise we typically ship next business day.
Announcement
November Birthstone - Citrine earrings sale!
Selected Petoskey Stone Cabochons are on sale!
PLEASE NOTE: USPS has raised their rates and will slow down deliveries in order to cut costs starting October 1, 2021.
We do our best to get your orders to you as quickly as possible. We strive to ship same day if orders are received M-F before 2:30 PM MST. Otherwise we typically ship next business day.
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Reviews
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PotatobugsMama on Nov 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAmazing Seller! Items accurately photographed. Shipped with extreme care, arrived sooner than expected. Will make perfect gifts! Thank you!!!
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Janice on Nov 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful piece, exactly as pictured! The seller was very helpful and shipping was quick. I saved this shop to favorites for future purchases. So happy!
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Judy L on Nov 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsPurple passion agate at it's unique best. Perfectly cut to frame the central druzy, surrounded by gorgeous swirls of purple! The setting is elegant and solid without bulk, museum quality all the way!
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Janice on Nov 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful piece, exactly as pictured! The seller was very helpful and shipping was quick. I saved this shop to favorites for future purchases. So happy!
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Janice on Nov 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful selection of jasper! The seller was very helpful and shipping was quick. I saved this shop to favorites for future purchases. So happy!
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Janice on Nov 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful piece, exactly as pictured! The seller was very helpful and shipping was quick. I saved this shop to favorites for future purchases. So happy!
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Patricia on Nov 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThank you for my beautiful stone. It will look great once I get it mounted on the pendant. It is a pretty color and a very nice size stone.
Thank you also for the stone you sent me. I love the color! Thank you for taking the time to write a note!
I am debating whether to use it on a ring or a pendant.
Thanks again.
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 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 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
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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,