Good Day Jasper Cabs by Todd Harris

Ethically Mined Gemstones

Just found a great article on ethical mining.
http://www.cntraveler.com/shopping-style/2011/10/gem-mining-ethical-issues-smart-shopping

I differ in opinion with the author on the subject of synthetic stone:
YES they are more ethical, but there are so many beautiful domestic stones that are ethically mined available on the market. The average consumer just needs to KNOW they're available. Look at Benitoite for example!

http://thejewelerseye.blogspot.com/2008/06/benitoite-fancy-trillium.html

It's ethically mined in California.

My question is this: If more people had exposure to ethically mined and produced domestic gemstones, would the lack of the "exotic" factor make them seem less valuable?
What do you think?

Thank You for a Great Arizona Season!

Thank you to everyone who came to see us at the Tucson Gem Show!

It was wonderful to see all of our return customers and vendor friends. See us again next year at the Pow Wow in Quartzsite and Electric Park in Tucson. We will be appearing at many shows this year, including shows in France, Switzerland and shows in the USA to be announced. Stay tuned for more updates!

Hot from the Saw!

Good Day Silicated Chrysocolla + Red and Green Agatized Jasper. Cool huh?
$90 + shipping

New Cabochons!

Hey everyone! Here's some new gems.  The more we slab and cab, the more variety we see present in the rock. I just took some to the saw today and found a lovely opaque purple that I'll be cutting tomorrow. Pics soon. For now, feast your eyes on the blueness that is Good Day Gem Silica!

Keep checking in for new cabs, slabs and specimens. Email gooddaymine@gmail.com for prices and information.

Thanks!
Bailey Macneill
Lapidary for GDM

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Thanks!

Bailey
Cutter / blog monkey for Good Day Mine

Gem Sillica Cabs!

Welcome to the Good Day Mine blog!

Here we'll be posting the latest and best cabochons, specimens and rough from the mine, as well as listing the mineral shows where you can see the stones in person. If you are interested in purchasing anything you see here, or would like more information on our rocks, please feel free to email us at gooddaymine@gmail.com.