A place for ones soul

Where home lies is in a sparsely populated valley. In all direction mountains sweep across the horizons. Heading south your first sign of civilization is the Stateline Casino. Reno lies just beyond. Head east, west, or north and it`s unspoiled wilderness. Just beyond the lapidary Studio. Forests, lakes, old mines, and wild flowered filled meadows frequently are enjoyed.

 
Our Backyard

                                                                        Valley Floor

                                                         Perfect to swim or catch a fish

                                                               A peek into the beyond

                                                                   Ponderosa Needles

                                           A journey lined with crystal originating from the mine

                                     Traveling along the crystal highway. Best not look over the edge

                                                                  Breathtaking Vista`s

                                                          In a blink...the cutoff appears

                                                                      Aspen grove

                                                                        Play of light 

                                                                      Hidden garden

                                                                    Fields of flowers

                                                                      Busy as a bee

                                                                  Dance of a meadow

                                                              A place for ones soul

"ROYSTON" Review & Up-Date.

 First of all, I have to say," Royston really needs to be at the Improv Comedy Club". He has an uncanny way of turning everybody into laughter where ever he may be. He gathers a crowd at Costco by sitting back-wards in the seat, throwing his head over his back. While looking at everybody up-side down. A flowing skirt is fair game. Gathering a mouth full of cotton and silk, faster than brain will  react. Always followed by a Loud Shreik!!! Then a WOOF!!!                                                                                                                                                      
Need I say? His handsome looks are a real Attention Getter. 85 lbs 7 months old!

First question always is. Where does he sleep? Answer: Where ever he wants to. SPOILED? Definately!!!
                            

    

Favorite Toy! In the whole world.

ROCKHOUND ROYSTON!

I'm so Pretty,Witty, and full of Pranks. WOOF!!!

Humphrey chats with Royston.Whats Dad feeding you these days? What!!! "BUFFALO BLUE" Brand!!!
Hey no fair. I want "BUFFALO BLUE".

NO WAY PAWS OFF! Puppy "Blue Buffalo" is all MINE!!! Your getting so old, for sure you need SENIOR "Blue Buffalo" Ha ha ha WOOF!!!

A handsome boy indeed. Who's sole purpose is to make you SMILE : )




                                                                            
                                                               




                                  

Head Waters of the Lost Sierra

In the Lost Sierra Mountains there are no major roads which provide a means of transportation.You plan your route with Topo maps and a GPS unit. Rocks are stacked every 1/4 mile in marking. Your access being a game trail indigenous animals will travel for a drink.

The Rugged Steep terrain studded with fragrant Junipers, Cedars, and Pine. Redwood Manzanita bushes nestled against granitic rocks. Wild flowers popping in colorful displays. Creeks flow of winter`s snow echoing through the canyon walls.

                                                           Canyon View

                               Winding through the Slot

                                         Whitewater

                           Entering Canyon Meadow

 Slippery Slide for the Brook Trout

                        Stirrings of a Boulder Monster

Canyon Meadow

Fingerlings Frolic between the Rocks

Willow Winds

                        

 

Mopheads & Punk Rocks

                                                         Timeless Bliss


                       NEXT IMAGES
    THE HEADLAND WILDFLOWERS

A client wrote: "Imagine Tiny Drops of Dew Twinkling Upon the Wings of a Raven"

            Self Prospected "Ludwigite Druze"Skarn Formation

             Self Prospected "Ludwigite Druze"Skarn Formation 

             Self Prospected "Ludwigite Druze"Skarn Formation 

   Self Prospected "Ludwigite Druze"Skarn Formation 

 

Had a rough day lately?

When you think the World could not be more different!
 

                          
                                     We learn it`s better to get along  : )
         

A Shoshoni Elder from Fort Hall, Idaho once told me. "Unless a person proves they dug their own. Everything else is simply an assumption".

        Red/Orange Zircon Mined by Lost Sierra

         Green/Red Zircon Mined by Lost Sierra

      Red/Orange Zircon Mined by Lost Sierra

Chrome Diopside self prospected in the LostSierra`s

      Red/Orange Zircon Mined by Lost Sierra


 Truly surprising, okay shocking!!!  Most suppliers of  so called "gem like stones".  Have absolutely no idea, or little awareness as to what they are peddling. Regardless the assurances of sincerity. The buyer "YOU" has "NO" verifiable guarantees. Only the illusion when purchasing. 

Distributing directly to the  jewelry trade. Self prospected stones. Is an important denominator vital to designers who rely upon Ooak Gemstones & Cabochons for Custom Jewelry Creation. 

Winning consumer confidence is everyone's goal.  Displaying competently ones integrity, skillful artisan application, and the value/costs of a finished design. Arrived from actual material expenditures, and those individual talents which differentiates each piece of jewelry. Certainly it`s what all clients deserve in assuring a quality purchase for years of enjoyment. 

Handmade or hands on experience can never be allowed to be replaced. By those who market the illusion.