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Gemstone Beach in December: Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 3

Stones, Waves & Whispers: 12 Months on Gemstone BeachDecember 29, 2024

It is finally summer in Southland and despite all the rain we have had (and are still having) water restrictions are already in place for […]

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Batch 90: Treasured Gift of Kakanui Stones

3lb Tumbler, KakanuiDecember 24, 2024

Sometimes the best stones you tumble are the ones gifted to you. As are the stones in Batch 90, a treasured gift of Kakanui stones, […]

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Batch 89: Raytech 10lb Vibe Polish

6lb Tumbler, Gemstone Beach, Vibe TumblerDecember 3, 2024

A new tumbler has been added to the mix! The Raytech 10lb Vibe, on special, purchased from MrGrit (NZ’s Aussie Sapphire Supplier) was just too […]

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Gemstone Beach in November: Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 2

Stones, Waves & Whispers: 12 Months on Gemstone BeachDecember 2, 2024

November 2024 Only two fossicks managed for this month in my new series. In Part 1 (October) I only got down to Gemstone Beach twice […]

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Batch 88: Rocking the Tumbler

3lb Tumbler, Gemstone BeachDecember 1, 2024

In true rocking the tumbler style the stones of Batch 88 are recent finds on JPfossick #2, Monday 16 September 2024. Usually the stones that […]

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Enthusiastic kiwi rockhound who knows nothing about rocks or stones so collects the pretty ones to tumble and polish! Local hunting ground is Gemstone Beach!

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  • How I use my Lortone Tumblers (Step by Step)
  • Gemstone Beach: A Treasure Trove of Natural Gems
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Series: 12 Months on Gemstone Beach

  • Series Introduction
  • Gemstone Beach in October
  • Gemstone Beach in November
  • Gemstone Beach in December
  • Gemstone Beach in January
  • Gemstone Beach in February
  • Gemstone Beach in March
  • Gemstone Beach in April
  • Gemstone Beach in May
  • Gemstone Beach in June
  • Gemstone Beach in July
  • Gemstone Beach in August
  • Gemstone Beach in September

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