class crests .” Dave interjected that some projects are more challenging than others . “ I am often told that I ’ m good at seeing the ‘ feel ’ that a customer is trying to define . Together we create something unique and beautiful . It ’ s fun working with such a diverse group of people and ideas . For instance , I enjoyed working with a customer ’ s brilliant wish of designing a set of wedding jewelry using custom-cut fossilized dinosaur bone and inlaying princess cut diamonds . Another time I worked on a man ’ s steampunk pendant with Ethiopian fire opal .”
Whatever the motivation , there is something for everyone when prospecting rocks — from prospecting and mining your own rocks , learning their properties and identifying rocks and gems , to learning how to cut , polish , and / or engrave rocks and gemstones . Liz has noticed the metaphysical interest in rocks and crystals has exploded too . People are looking for more and more ways to bring beauty into their lives , to connect with nature , each other , and their own creativity .
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