Inside the Shop
Every piece at Rock Dragon Stone is crafted with precision and a deep respect for the material. From the very first pass on the diamond saw to the final polish on the flat lap, our process remains entirely hands-on and attentive. By combining modern diagnostic tools with old‑world craftsmanship and careful intuition, we ensure that every specimen is treated according to its unique physical properties and character. Have a stone with a story? From identifying a raw find to documenting its journey in a high‑res portrait, let’s bring your piece into the light.
Artisan Services & Consultations
1. Bench-Side Identification & Diagnostics
Not sure what you’ve found? Whether it’s a curious Lake Superior agate, a pocket of banded jasper, or a mystery mineral pulled from a dusty basement box, I offer an artisan’s eye and experienced perspective to help identify your find.
Artisan Tools: I use specialized bench tools—including high-power magnification, UV light analysis, and hardness testing—along with careful visual inspection to give a clear assessment of your stone’s likely mineral family and key features.
Lapidary Insight: We’ll talk about the internal "landscape" of your piece, discussing fractures, inclusions, and color zones, and outline the best way to cut, shape, or polish it so the hidden beauty inside can truly shine.
2. Custom Commissions & The "Provenance Package"
If you have a stone of your own that you’d like transformed into a delightful "wearable curiosity," I offer professional lapidary services to carefully shape, polish, and finish your find.
Every custom project includes:
The Masterpiece Portrait: a high-resolution digital photograph of your finished stone, captured with the same meticulous detail we use for our microscopic prints.
The Stone Dossier: a concise report documenting the stone’s identification, its likely origin (when available), and the specific artisan techniques applied to highlight its unique character.
3. Restoration & Specialty Repair
Stones are resilient, but life happens. I specialize in breathing fresh life back into treasures that have lost their luster and charm.
Stone Re-polishing: Expertly repairing chips, scratches, or dullness on agates, jaspers, and fossils to restore their original shine and character.
Organic Frame Repair: Carefully repairing and reinforcing settings that feature bone, antler, and wood accents, preserving their natural beauty and structural integrity.