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Natural American Turquoise, Variscite, and more from the mining adventures and gem cutting studios of Richard and Helen Shull.
05/03/2023
Turquoise! 😍 Our other favorite natural phenomenon…besides ❄️😁 This one you can get beautiful polished pieces of any time you want from our website! (Link in bio👆) I will get your orders shipped, even if I have to ski out. 😝 Black Web Gem is one of the most beautiful and rare turquoises, from our mine here in Nevada. These four stones are available on the website now! They are all natural, no treatments, except for a little backing. Check out the spiderweb patterns and icy blue colors of these stones! Simply stunning!! Get yours while they are available!! 💙❄️💎
20/02/2023
New! Supernova Mine natural Nevada turquoise just listed on our website!! (Link in bio 👆) Find these and many more wonderful, natural Nevada stones on our site…we’ve been busy!!
Since I don’t have a lot of time to do sales here on IG (as you may have noticed), the site is the place to go to find our stones, mine info and more. Enjoy!😃
18/02/2023
Ajax turquoise! One of the many colors and patterns from this classic Nevada Mine. 😍
07/02/2023
Many THANKS! To all of you who came to see us in Tucson! It was so nice to see you and to catch up in person after way too much time. Thank you for your business and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
30/01/2023
It’s Tucson Gem Show time!! We’re so excited to be doing the show this year after missing the last two years. We’ve been busy! Cutting all kinds of wonderful, natural turquoise and variscite from our mines and a few classics too! Come see us in AGTA at Out of Our Mines, Booth #1123! We’re looking forward to seeing you!
And if you’re not in Tucson or can’t get into AGTA, our website is loaded up with lots of new stones! Check it our! (Link in bio👆) I’ll be able to ship once we return from the show.
21/01/2023
I’ve been posting about our show coming up in Tucson, but that doesn’t mean I’m forgetting about all of you who may not be coming to the show. We’ve been loading new stones on our website all month long just for you! You’ll find an array of unique, natural stones from our mines in Nevada as well as from some of the classics! Check out our website (link in bio 👆) for your creative inspiration and top quality stones for your designs!! I’ll be able to ship promptly up until show time and then right afterwards.
24/12/2022
Happy Merry Days to you!! 😍 We are so thankful for you and that we are able to bring you beautiful gifts from the earth to add color and gem to your artwork. Wishing you All the Best this Holiday! 🙏💎🌟 Love, Richard and Helen and Waylon ❤️💚🐶
19/12/2022
I love it when crystals grow with turquoise! These are of the di-hydrogen monoxide type rather than the more permanent silicon dioxide type. There is such beauty in ephemeral moments. I hope you are enjoying every moment of beauty in this holiday season. 😊❄️🌟❄️
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05/12/2022
For those of you who love all kinds of gems, I’m doing a sale over today! 💎High grade, vintage Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Malachite, and more! Check it out!! And check out my story over there for a special Holiday discount too!😃💙
All Natural! No treatments!
05/12/2022
I was sorting some Ajax turquoise for beads today, and found these amazing, perfect little quartz crystals that had grown with the turquoise! This whole specimen isn’t much larger than a pea, but sometimes great things come in little packages! 😁 Enjoy!!
24/11/2022
There is so much to be thankful for, and we are especially thankful for you!!Seek the beauty in everything. Wishing you a wonderful holiday!! 🙏🍁🙏
16/11/2022
High dome, beautifully cut, natural Nevada turquoise!! 😍
12/11/2022
I love how the wild colors of Ocean Dreams turquoise compliment these vintage salmon coral beads! 😍
11/11/2022
Here’s another look at some of the things that I posted this afternoon in my coral sale over
There are some very special things still available. This is all vintage, natural coral, Pacific and Mediterranean…some pieces go back to the 1920s!! Head on over there for something special to go with your turquoise! 😃
10/11/2022
Head on over to for a spectacular selection of vintage natural coral! SALE happening now! (Starting 3pm Pacific time) See you there! 😃
03/11/2022
Our first snow!! 😃❄️ Haha, the nice warm turquoise caused it to melt fast 😂 It was just a dusting, but out here, we celebrate every drop of water the sky is willing to give us 🙏💦
27/10/2022
Oh my goodness! I need to post some turquoise!!! It’s been way too long… we’ve been b u s y ! ! ! 😅
Here are a few beauties from the Ajax Mine. Some of these are available, some are not. If one strikes you, just let me know, and I’ll check availability for you. Enjoy all of the beautiful colors of Ajax turquoise!! 😃
17/08/2022
Fresh from the garden…and the studio! See you soon in Santa Fe!!
Come see us at the El Dorado Hotel in the Anasazi Ballroom -front and center!- August 18-21‼️ We look forward to seeing you! 😃
12/08/2022
In honor of the monsoons! ⛈🙏💦 We’re bringing a few Nevada desert raindrops to Santa Fe! 😉
Come see us at the El Dorado Hotel in the Anasazi Ballroom -front and center!- August 18-21‼️ We look forward to seeing you! 😃
11/08/2022
What colors do you see when you dream of the ocean? 🌊 Come get your Ocean Dreams and so much more natural Nevada turquoise at our booth in Santa Fe next week!
We’ll be at the El Dorado Hotel in the Anasazi Ballroom -front and center!- August 18-21‼️ We look forward to seeing you! 😃
08/08/2022
Imagine the possibilities!! 😃 Just a little preview of some of the colors we’re bringing to Market! Come see us at the El Dorado Hotel in the Anasazi Ballroom -front and center!- August 18-21‼️ We look forward to seeing you! 😊
07/08/2022
Part of getting ready for the show is grading and organizing all of these little guys! 🤪 Looking forward to seeing you in Santa Fe! Come see us at the El Dorado Hotel in the Anasazi Ballroom -front and center!- August 18-21‼️
31/07/2022
Downpour!
22/07/2022
Our website -link in bio👆- has an incredible selection of 100% Natural (no treatments at all) calibrated turquoise and variscite ready for your designs! Here are a few of the new things just listed! 😃💙⛏
17/07/2022
Ahhhh! Turquoise!!! 😍
15/07/2022
The monsoons bring us beautiful skies!! 😃🌄
11/06/2022
I love combining turquoise with coral. These shapes together remind me of a lotus flower!
11/06/2022
There are some very special vintage coral pieces available over ! Head on over there to get your favorites for your designs! You can easily see which pieces are available by searching
These vintage natural coral carvings and gorgeous, high quality cabochons and beads are part of a century’s worth of collecting by a prominent jewelry family. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! So if you see something you love, grab it! And enjoy seeing these unique pieces! I’m forever grateful that I have the opportunity to work with such rare and beautiful things. 🙏☺️
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10/06/2022
There will be branches too! 😀 Come on over to at Noon…just half an hour!
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No foolin’! 😬 Spring has sprung and it’s all a buzz!!! Watch your step out there my desert friends. 😳🐍 (Turn your sound on for this one!) . #springtimeinthedesert #turquoiseminerslife
It’s a sparkly day! ❄️❄️❄️ Hehe, much more pleasant without that sound of the wind whipping in my face. 😂🌬❄️ . #turquoiseminerslife #desertsnow
Special Announcement!! I’m sorry to say that we will not be in our Our Of Our Mines booth at AGTA this week. Multiple issues came up this last week that are making it impossible for us to travel. BUT! WE WILL HAVE STONES AVAILABLE FOR YOU!!! I’ll be posting all kinds of goodies all week long, both here and over @outofourmines , so stay tuned! Pictured here are some of the all natural precision cut gems we’ll be showing. I’ll also be posting some amazing vintage coral and gorgeous turquoise and variscite, and Richard will be offering special rough lots on his page. So whether you’re traveling to Tucson or not, it’s gem shopping time! See you tomorrow for opening day, right here on Instagram! . #gemstones #precisioncutgems #outofourmines #naturalgems #fairtradegems #facetedstones #naturalcolor #AGTAMember #AGTA #AddMoreColorToYourLife #AGTAGemFair
I’ve been giving our ETSY SHOP a little love...now it’s alive and popping with the beautiful blues, greens, and pattens of Nevada turquoise and variscite!! Stop on in and add some natural beauty to your designs! . Etsy.com/EsmeraldaTurquoise . #turquoise #turquoiseforsale #nevadaturquoise #naturalturquoise #gemturquoise #turquoiseaddict #turquoisefever #cabochons #cabochonsupplier #cutters #cabsforsale #esmeraldaturquoise #lapidary #lapidaryart #jewelrysupplies #stonesupplier #silversmith #metalsmith #naturalgem #shophandmade #minedirect #mineowners #naturalstone #keepcreating #etsyshop
Northern Lights minis! Electric green turquoise! All Natural! Just another little hint at the treasures you’ll find at our booth at Indian Market! . Come see us Thursday the 19th through Sunday the 22nd, Eldorado Hotel, Anasazi Ballroom, front and center! Santa Fe Indian Market! . #turquoise #turquoiseforsale #nevadaturquoise #naturalturquoise #gemturquoise #turquoiseaddict #turquoisefever #calibrated #gem #tinycabochons #gemcabochons #calibratedcabochons #allnatural #noartificialingredients #indianmarket #santafe #northernlightsturquoise
In honor of the Tucson shows, I thought I’d show off a little Nevada Blue cab we cut. 😂 Enjoy! 😃 . It is available, dm for info. . #turquoise #turquoiseforsale #nevadaturquoise #naturalturquoise #gemturquoise #turquoiseaddict #turquoisefever #cabochons #cabochonsupplier #cutters #cabsforsale #esmeraldaturquoise #lapidary #lapidaryart #jewelrysupplies #stonesupplier #silversmith #metalsmith #naturalgem #shophandmade #minedirect #mineowners #naturalstone #keepcreating #nevadablueturquoise #largecabochon
Happy Pi Day! 3.14 etc... 😝 . #variscite #variscitecabs #variscitenugget #varisciterough #nevadavariscite #varisciteforsale #naturalvariscite #piday #esmeraldaturquoise #turquoiseminerslife #varisciteminerslife
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