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Looking for Black Goldstone
« on: January 20, 2017, 11:14:39 AM »

Back in the 80's Goldstone was all the rage! Now it seems hard to find. Who would guess manmade black glass with flecks of copper would be difficult to obtain?

I have found the gold or blue variety available but I have pending commissioned work requiring the Black variety. 

Any leads or reasonable offerings would be gratefully accepted.
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2017, 12:30:27 PM »

The Aussie dealers in Quartzsite bring in the Goldstone material every year but I have never seen them have any black.  They normally only have the Green Red and Blue.  They go by the name "Rough and Tumble".   I have his card with his number in Australia that I can try to find if you don't have any luck but again I have never seen them with any Black and I personally have never seen it in that color.
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2017, 01:05:42 PM »

have never seen black. maybe the dark blue is what they want?
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2017, 02:58:37 PM »

There is a purple that looks black unless in bright sun.
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2017, 11:38:54 PM »

I forgot about the Purple, I have seen that sold once.  I think the Purple and Green are the best colors for it.  Seeing the Red always reminds me of my first tumbler as a kid.
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2017, 06:34:16 AM »

My wife picked out a chunk of the purple from the Aussies this year.  Its the first time I've seen that color myself, but they had a whole bin full.  Like Orrum said it looks black until its in bright light.  I haven't cut it yet.
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2017, 08:53:22 AM »

I knapped a arrowhead out of the purple and it's was off the wowser scale.
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2017, 10:25:08 AM »

The trouble i have been running into is i am working from 40+ year old supplies that my father and I picked up in the 70-80,s. Some of the material I'm using is nearly nonexistent anymore. I have enough Black Goldstone for two pendants and a few chip earrings. I know for certain the Blue, Green, and Red are still produced small quantities. But the Black is, well I'm just not sure, but I am sure there is still old stock out there!

The Black is as mentioned by above poster is available in bead form and occasionally a skull carving! I will keep scouring the net and looking for more stock. I have one pendant finished and it is beyond description, I will post photos soon. The stone is very easy to work with as it is essentially just colored glass.

I discovered a glass working forum that several users melt the goldstone down and draw it out into various shapes, I wonder if they could melt beads into one mass large enough for my use? ! Wouldn't that be an interesting thing!!!  Thanks for all the replies, I hope to share my finished cabochons soon!
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2017, 11:36:19 PM »

Black goldstone does exist. Some of the very dark blue almost looks black, but there is a rare piece of true black. I just shot a quick video link of a bracelet that I made with it. I shot the video under incandescent light, so the color of the sparkles is wrong. In most light they appear gold/copper in color. - This bracelet is much more stunning than this video, or any of my attempts to photograph it have revealed.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbT_Cs5FdRw
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2017, 07:02:40 AM »

Know as Monk stone, From the original source. Monks in Italy. Others have tried to copy it.     
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2017, 01:11:26 PM »

Moving this to the proper forum. 

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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2017, 11:55:36 AM »

Came across a couple of small pieces here while looking for something else: http://www.facetsandfrosting.com/gem--jewelry-supplies

You might also contact a couple of dealers who sell knapping supplies either at shows or online. They may not have anything on-hand, but will have catalogs or suppliers from which they may be able to order for you.
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2017, 12:55:18 PM »

http://www.outbackmining.com/

This is the link to Glenn Archers site, Australian Outback Mining (the Australians who come to Quartzsite).  The store is currently closed until they get back from mining, however.
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Re: Looking for Black Goldstone
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2017, 01:13:32 PM »

I kind of remember Jerrys Rocks & Gems in Kent has rough, may try asking them?

Jerry′s Rock and Gem

804 West Valley Hwy
Kent Washington
98032

E-Mail Address

jerrysrockandgem@msn.com

Phone Number

253-852-0539

FAX Number

253-859-1287

Store Hours

Monday-Friday
10:00 am - 5:30 pm PST

Saturday
10:00 am - 4:30 pm PST


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