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Hi bikesandals, how did you end up going?

Thanks for the tip Dihusky, I have talked to Wally69, he actually gave me some tips which led to me getting the gem itself! My preference would definitely be in keeping as much of the stone as possible, and hopefully the design just follows. But obviously I am pretty new to this bit, so all...

Hi Pat, I have been reading all of the threads here about gem cutting and couldn't help but notice you seem to be the veteran on this forum. I know this question is like 'how long is a piece of strong's with respect to who I go to, but from your experience, what kind of price do you think I...

Excellent, I will try and find somebody here, and it would definitely be a bonus if they can set it in a silver ring as well. I am sure you will find some nice gems, after all they are just sitting there in dirt waiting for somebody to dig them up.

Absolutely agree with you about the zircons jumping out at you, it is almost impossible not to see them! Also a picture of our set up, we purchased some 220l water barrels for $20 on gumtree, they are incredible because I really like seiving on site where I can.

Thank you for the advice, definitely don't want to risk a 'prepared earlier' scenario, given the intended sentiment of the piece. Do you have any estimations for ball park prices I will be looking at in Australia, specifically Canberra/Sydney?

Good morning everybody, last weekend I found my best sapphire (public spot in Oberon) and I wanted to get a ring made for a friend to say thankyou for drawing me some art a while back. Due to the stone not being worth much, I was hoping to go somewhere affordable to get it shaped and made into...

Oberon was beautiful, we had a great time there. Brought our own water, tubs, and a lot of energy to break through all that clay and it paid off. The colours of the zircons and sapphires is incredible. Unfortunately no monster sized gems this trip, but above is a picture of my favourite one from...

Haha, noted, if all else fails we will head straight to the coffee shop

Great to know, I am taking a crow bar, pick, shovel and my own water. Did you manage to pull out any colours?

Thanks mate, means a lot to be part of the community. Can't express how much I have learnt from everybody over the years just from reading, especially about fossicking etiquette

Hi everybody! long time lurker, first time poster here. I have been in the fossicking scene for about 2 years now and have had great success in grabbed gullen, not so much in wee Jasper or around Tumbarumba (probably due to user error). I am heading to Oberon this weekend for a day trip, and...