En 2014, je suis retourné au Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®, un événement fascinant réunissant gemmes rares, minéraux et passionnés du monde entier. Cette édition m’a permis de découvrir des pierres uniques, d’échanger avec des négociants et artisans, et d’enrichir ma collection tout en vivant l’énergie exceptionnelle de ce rendez-vous incontournable pour tout amateur de gemmes.

22.98ct neon red faceted by Jeff Hapeman, USA Introduction: A Native American Legend and the Magic of Sunstone According to an ancient Native American legend, an epic battle took place near the Ochoco Mountains in Oregon . A valiant warrior was pierced by an arrow, and his blood was spilled onto pieces of sunstone . The blood, imbued with the warrior's spirit, is said to have colored the stones a powerful, sacred red, endowing them with mystical powers. Today, in the desert o

Our goal is to contribute to the promotion of Oregon Sunstones , an exceptional natural gem that deserves to be better known worldwide, including in France . This ambitious project, in which we are actively participating, is an opportunity to pay tribute to this gem and its unique origins. Through this site, visitors can learn more about the formation , characteristics and history of Sunstones, while discovering the extraction and cutting techniques used by local producers.

The Tucson Gem Show is a major event dedicated to colored gemstones. During my first trip in 2011, I discovered fascinating North American gems. A defining moment that sparked a lasting passion for these unique stones.