Lapidary and Jewelry Club members enjoyed instruction from professional precious stone expert

Cabochon class

Cabochon class

Marj Berra’s Silver with Turquoise Cabochon

Marj Berra’s Silver with Turquoise Cabochon

Mike DeMeritt’s polished Cabochons

Mike DeMeritt’s polished Cabochons

Polished Cabochon Calcite Onyx from Cave Creek, Arizona

Polished Cabochon Calcite Onyx from Cave Creek, Arizona

Mike DeMeritt, professional precious stone expert and owner of Silver Lining Gemstones, instructs Lapidary and Jewelry Club members Marcia Faulkner, Ernie Lopez and Bob Birdsall in the art of cutting and polishing a rough stone into a Cabochon. The club was fortunate to have Mike teach two classes this summer.

Also shown are, a polished Calcite Onyx from Cave Creek; Marj Berra’s Silver with Turquoise and Silver Owl; some of Mike DeMerrit’s polished Cabochon.