The Best Cabochons at the Tucson Gem Show 2023 w/ Armando Custom Rock Cutters

[@rubberbiscuit99]

The closeups of these stones are killing me. Thank you so much for this tour of all this amazing work. Wonderful!

[@dishnpj3565]

I’m going on Saturday. I will be beelining right to this booth! Gorgeous stuff!

[@gailgwood]

I’ll be there on Monday. Thanks so much for your videos!

[@juanitagibbs2100]

Thank you for showing such beautiful work 👍

[@candyontherag8248]

Absolutely Stunning !!! Wish I was there !!! It's always a pleasure to watch your videos !!! What !!! WHOO HOOO FROM CALIFORNIA ! JOHHNY AND CANDY !💯❤🍀🙏🍀

[@deborahjaneapperley1004]

I love this guy’s beautiful gemstones so thank you for showing them to us.

[@colleencarroll2046]

I purchased an ocean jasper pendant and purple passion pendant last year. These gentlemen and their artistry are the best. Thanks for sending me their way Dave!

[@maygodbewithus6392]

Dave like always you don't disappoint with your videos you are my eyes to the show. Thank you so much God bless

[@melissagray2040]

Welcome back to Tucson Dave! Hope it’s a great show for you and the Armando’s!

[@lapidarydave]

thanks sista i appreciate you watching

[@StellaDavila]

The Larimar is stunning!!

[@wingheiwong7336]

Thank you very much gentlemen 💯💪💜👍🙏

[@gypsyjj4234]

Beautiful ~ fabulous wraps ~ thank you 💜🧚🏻‍♀️🔮

[@ToneDepthofficial]

Lots of beautiful stuff there… love it ! ❤

[@moxiemcmahon]

Super duper video Dave, I had to watch it again it was so good! Mr. Armando and son what FANTASTIC craftsmanship from the both of you! The wire wrapping is superb the polish spectacular and oh those honey calcite 🐻and the larimar...talk about rock 🍬 yummy!! Thanks Dave the Fave we appreciate and love you so much!!

[@dandyfi4076]

Amazing quality work! They are true lapidary and rock cutting artists!

[@kendramanuel1276]

Absolutely beautiful 👍

[@SilverGem1]

I bought an amazing piece of fire agate from these guys last year, but had no idea how lucky I was to find them! I didn't take the time to really check out their inventory because it was getting late, and I got what I was looking for. Thanks to your video, I will definitely be looking for them the next time I'm at the Kino Show. 😃

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya dave, What a perfect idea to bring this to us, so we know what to look for when we shop there. More importantly, where to find Mr Armandos' stall. For an artist like him and his son to come and share in person like this is an honour. You've shown some of your cabs in the past, Dave and you are good, but I'm sorry, and not to knock you at all, this work is beyond good! If I win the lottery and can come to Tucson one year, I will buy most, if not all, of Mr Armando's stall. I would buy it sight unseen, having seen it through your lens, but I would love to meet you and your contacts and thank you all in person for bringing this artistry to us. Stay safe, Steve...

[@lapidarydave]

i 100% agree armondo product is stellar :)

[@myturn1274]

Simply amazing work and materials. Thank you for the in-depth with these master cutters.

[@Algoldprospecting]

Wow man they got some sick cabs

[@peridot_craponite_earrings]

So awesome! I'm headed to that show today!

[@joelkulesha8284]

I really wish I had known more about the Tuscon show, I thought it was just the 9th-12th. I'll have to make a trip!

[@Leah-mi8sf]

Love your videos. 😍

[@shelleymeyer4933]

Great video

[@bethsanchez3574]

That is fabulous!

[@Kuromichi08]

I saw you at the show! But got too shy to say hi 😩.. hope you’re having a great time there!!

[@lapidarydave]

never be too shy to say hi it would be a blast and totally an honor to meet you

[@rajabgemsandjewellers1600]

Beautiful stones

[@letitialouison7311]

Great job Dave ♥️♥️

[@debkahler1678]

hey Dave glad to you - those are really nice

[@JhonDiamond2021]

amazing beautiful stone

[@eweone7714]

Dave... You have an amazing knowledge base. We have talked on here years ago. ( Supreme being ) Awesome tours TYVM

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

4:20 Bird's Eye Rhyolite Septarian Morenci Turquoise Shaddowkite Bubblebee Jasper Sunstone Honey Calcite Bear Amber Larimar 21:40 Purple Passion

[@tommykyle1570]

Love the tourquoise cabochons

[@kevincrawford4174]

Finally I was able to subscribe ! I have learned so much from you, as I am in my first year which machine should I buy from diamond Pacific?

[@lapidarydave]

the genie is what i recommend thanks so much for your support if you were showing up in person to the show to buy a machine, please let them know that I sent you it really does help and if you’re going to order the machine online, let me know I’m a distributor and I can beat almost any price

[@liferockscrystals]

Amazing stuff 💯

[@socalrockhound]

Awesome. Drop the mike cause that was just awesome

[@moxiemcmahon]

Indeed sir

[@lizetteingersoll4192]

Will have to plan on getting there in Jan next year

[@rickcrippen5180]

I saw Mr. Armando while looking for Dave. Said hello.

[@patriciabock4299]

I will never get tired of seeing their cabochons! The ones from Russia are breath taking. What are those called????

[@lapidarydave]

i’m sorry i don’t remember

[@spetkovsek57]

It's one thing to mention the competitive aspect of cabochon cutting, but you should not misquote the rules. Instead, you supply the link to the AFMS website where the official rules can be downloaded. The number of cabochons differs based on the category. There are 161 competitive categories and 4 different levels of competition. If you do decide to compete, make sure you read the rules (multiple times as they can be confusing) and know what they are for the specific category you are choosing to enter into.

[@moxiemcmahon]

Thanks for this incredible info, we appreciate you commenting. 161 competitive categories amazing! Can the public view the competitors? Because I would love to see that and I'm sure the other channel members would too. Maybe Dave could do a video about the competition so we could get super accurate info? Just a thought. Thanks again! Dave does his very best to always give great and accurate info, but I think people realize things might actually be different in the process of what he says(if people even listen lol) Either way, we love the info so we can course correct! @stephensstones

[@lapidarydave]

can you message me personally 772-284-4459n the final points of the competition I want to do it and I want to get all of my friends to do it as well. Thank you so much for your message. I really honor and cherish it.

[@kevincrawford4174]

My name is Linda my husband is Kevin . I watch your shows every day.

[@lapidarydave]

thank you so much :)

[@larrymoremckenzie3029]

When I see a booth with so much stuff makes me wonder why it's not selling!

[@jasonsummit1885]

Wish I could be there, but apparently it's not in the cards for me this year...😢

[@bonsai6996]

13:27 Wow... Amber sumatra ❤️🤍 mantap sekali bos... 🇮🇩

[@peninsulahomerenovations9680]

Great vid dudes!

[@Hpskk]

I wish I came this year!! Would’ve loved to see them💗🥹

[@sappir26]

I want the bear bookends please 😍 and the sandstone tower,,,for now 😆 do these guys have a website?

[@moniquejohnson1822]

That's what I would like to know! 🔥😍

[@RakkasanForever]

Can we get their email and website info?

[@Gadgetmonstergar43]

Wow I would love to buy one of the honey and sandstone bears .

[@lapidarydave]

you could contact armondo custom rock cutters on facebook instagram tiktok ect

[@lylepascoe7243]

Ive never seen fire agates in jewellery. I know you are a big fan of it. How do people normally use it? Is it just for display or is it set in jewellery? If you com across some examples i would love to see them.

[@lapidarydave]

jewelry especially gold bezel or prong selling depending on piece

[@cleoknight9204]

Hello folks

[@jv12357]

bro finds the smallest and obscure tucson booths, show us the main stuff lol

[@lapidarydave]

never, come on down to Tucson and check them out yourself. I like the little guys I like the small venues 😉 I’ll be filming more of the larger venues in all honesty. When I get done with a few more interviews I like to support some of my favorite people by putting out there venues in their booths first to help bringing some business.

[@jairprado5538]

Maravilha

[@jamiedonahue9811]

hi there...great video-beautiful pieces! can k ask what the stones/gems(?) at 45.00m are called and the price of them typically is? I have quite a few of them and have always wondered.. please and thank you---jamie

[@jamiedonahue9811]

sorry--i paused video and asked question before I saw the end...we were right fireagate n saw price..thank you!

[@nishag.5641]

💕💘💝💖💗💓💞

[@StellaDavila]

What is the material of the gorgeous pairs?

[@hailey-louisebudding711]

Fossilised coral x

[@lylepascoe7243]

Just out of interest how much was the UV reactive amber freeform?

[@lapidarydave]

i think they were 30

[@jairprado5538]

Queria tanto uma máquina

[@deusmare]

💖👍🌹

[@GenEmperor]

Cool vid! Why you get your cabs made in Indonesia instead of Armando? They much more expensive?

[@lapidarydave]

i don’t often buy cabs since i’m a cutter but i have many friends in the industry and try to support everyone it really comes down to who is available at the moment. Sometimes there’s a long waiting list for my friends in Indonesia.

[@nancyb1605]

What was the name of the items at Armandos booth that came from Russia? @33:00

[@lynnepostings]

Yes ... I would like to know this too Did you get a reply to your question ?

[@nancyb1605]

@@lynnepostings not yet Lynne, still waiting for the answer.

[@roxymanasquan9087]

I want to know too! Just read through all the comments here (Monday 1/30, 9:45 PM) but no answers yet.

[@roxymanasquan9087]

Just re-watched & was able to catch the name. It's pyritized ammonite.

[@roxymanasquan9087]

@@lynnepostings Just re-watched & was able to catch the name. It's pyritized ammonite.

[@miguelruben6092]

They got a website to buy??

[@lapidarydave]

Here’s a link to Armondo Jr‘s Facebook page. You can message him directly, and he will gladly help you out. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100039009030028&mibextid=LQQJ4d

[@StellaDavila]

How does one learn to set?

[@lapidarydave]

lots of videos here on youtube

[@wgk2531]

Gotta watch out. Got fake turquoise in quartzite... looks great outside but when you cutting u see it's fake.