New Mine Finds: Bad Always Gets Better!
Well I have to say, this has been one of the craziest road trips I can remember.
It all began right after the February event. As always, I want to say a big THANK YOU to all who tuned in and made it such a success. Also, I’d like to thank all who took the time to write and let me know their personal thoughts and feedback about what they bought. It really helps to know what you’re thinking. We are always trying to improve what we do and develop our craft to keep the line exciting and different. So, for those of you who watched the show all three days you probably were aware of the fact I was losing my voice. I set my international travel plans in December, and I had so many appointments and new mines to visit in a very short period of time – about three and a half weeks. I left on my trip after being on air at HSN in February. It really isn’t a good thing to start a major trip when you have a major sinus infection going on.
So, here are just a few highlights thus far. My first stopover was in Toronto, Canada. There was a major ice storm and the airline computers went down. This created a major backup and many delays. I hadn’t made a hotel reservation and all the rooms around the airport were taken by the time I arrived. I ended up sleeping up-right in a chair for fourteen hours. To be honest, it didn’t really bother me that much, since I believe that when trips start out rough they usually end really well. Next, I got to my first starting point and it was extremely cold. Freezing is probably a better description. I left my bag with a friend and climbed aboard a small commuter plane with only what I could carry in my brief case. Things really got ugly a few days later when I ran out of coffee, snacks and clothes. I was completely miserable and in a very remote area going to even more remote places. It makes you appreciate what you have, trust me. You miss the little things most - like a mattress, a hot shower, certain foods, coffee, aspirin, eye drops – when there is no chance of obtaining them. But I have to say, this was one heck of a ride and it was only getting better each day.
You wouldn’t believe what I found. Two brand new turquoise finds; one a spectacular, blue material; the other a natural, green, clear material. It’s like a turquoise dream come true. I met with another miner and he showed me three new opals that are incredible. Also, someone I haven’t seen in years just happened to be staying in the same village hotel and showed me two new corals. I am so excited to share all of these new finds with you!
I’m also excited to share that the American handmade mesquite coaster sets are now available on hsn.com. These coaster sets are a true labor of love – the mesquite wood is inlayed with Kingman Turquoise on the stand and on the individual coasters. Please check them out!
My next event begins on April 4th during the 24-hour jewelry event. The we rally the troops once more for the big show on the 22nd and 23rd. I’ve got a lot of super cool, new designs for you to see, so I hope you take the time to tune in!
Until then, safe travels.
J
Hi Jay, I love all your jewelry but my favorite is coral. I have the flat bead necklace and J earrings, but I would love to get the cuff also. I almost gasped when I saw it on line, I loved it so much, but unfortunately it only comes in a small-medium size and I have a large wrist. Is it possible to get a larger one? The item # is 215 147. I was watching some of the scenes from your travels and envy you such an exciting occupation, and one that you obviously love so much. Good travels!
I really love your jewelry, and have a number of pieces…also friends who feel the same…text…’Jay King is on!’..I have a coral ‘rondell’? (little discs) necklace. This spring it was still on while I was pulling a turtleneck over my head. I felt something resisting, but still yanked…the clasp on one side of the necklace is wonky/broken…totally my fault…but how can I have it repaired. I love that necklace…I ordered the coral bangle. If you could send history with pieces (Misty Mount
Hi Jay, I have a couple of requests. First, Could you do a Phosphosiderite necklace in a long length (all of the ones you have done so far were short) or in a cross similar to the cooperite cross? Also, instead of just offering a double strand 18″ necklace in a particular stone, offer the same in a single 36″ strand. That way we have a choice in that stone!!!! What do you think? Thanks for all you do!
Hi Jay! I don’t know if you remember me or not, but you “helped” me out with some earrings in September. I’m sorry to bother you again, but I have a turquoise & onyx or black agate ring of yours that I LOVE. I never hit it on anything that I’m aware of & I only wear it on occasions that it matches my outfit, but I just noticed the black strip on the bottom of the ring seems to be disinegrating. Can you help me out? Thanks!
Can’t wait for your next show. Love my studs! I have worn no others since I got them. I like the silver casing they sit in, they snag absolutely nothing! I do have another request for you though. I have an outrageous amount of your purple turquoise. Could you possibly do a coil bracelet in the purple turquoise(for small wrists because some of your coil bracelets are too big for me)and a set of studs. I have seen bracelets elsewhere but the quality is a poor compared to yours. Thanks & BE SAFE!!
Can’t wait for your upcoming show. I am loving my studs. I have not worn anything else since I got these. What I really love, is that with the silver cupping the stones they do not catch on anything! I do have 1 request if you would consider it! I own a lot of your purple turquoise & would like to have a coil bracelett (for small wrists, some of your braceletts are large on me) & a set of studs to match. Could this be possible? I have seen braceletts elsewhere but lacking your quality! THANKS
Thanks so much for the studs, Stud J! Just would be perfect if . . . a mm or 2 larger, larger backs (little devils to hold on to), and no metal – button or round bead style so we could wear with everything! Please, please, please. And then . . in every color! How this Jay-na-aic loves how you do what you do!!! :)
Hi I just got back from the southwest. Were designing all kinds of new studs, hummm hadn’t thought about no silver bezel cups. I could do that easily and for a good price. Thanks for the idea. J
OK, Jay, got 4 sets of your coasters (2 for me, 2 for gifts), and now I’m saving up for your late May shows….have any bowls, boxes, for those shows?? Could use a silver ring to loop necklaces together as torsade or something like it! Remember, we think of you as a SILVER artist first! Need more silver, try stainless (saw other messages), but copper (although beautifully designed) has fewer followers ! I have about 40 lbs of your turquoise jewelry and LOVE ALL OF IT!
Hi glad you like the coasters. Nothing coming in May but August I’ll blow you away with the new turquoise bowls. 70% of my line is in silver only 30% is in copper or mixed metals. I have some big bold silver coming up. We’ll see how everyone likes it. When silver is seven to eight times higher than it was it’s a challange to make big and bold and not price myself out of the game. Thanks for the input. Best J
OK, Jay! Will watch you in May but hanging on for the Aug bowls! You have me now accustomed to prefering the larger knockout pieces! Adding a lovely beaded necklace is a big plus! Your exotic pieces always need the other pieces…tried looking elsewhere, like for crazy lace agate, and couldn’t match up the colors! How about more azurmalachite (even make bowls out of it!) Even all silver pendants would be a hit! Maybe a design in silver with only the edges with stones.I buy only your silver!
Jay, during your Feb show I purchased the Regency Rose copper necklace and this week when I was putting it on, the clasp end came off, I did not realize the copper end cap had probably stayed in my clothes and I cannot find it anywhere, (searching on my knees) Is this something you could repair if I sent it to you? I wear it with the confetti opal necklace. Love them both.
I have been an AZ resident for 23 years and would not buy turquoise or gemstones from anyone else.
I always stand behind what I sell 100% so just go to HSN customer service and enter my name. This will tell you how to contact us in a secure manner. Then we’ll make arrangemnets to fix them for you. Best J
Hi Jay:
I have purchased many of your necklaces and bracelets that I have on problem wearing; however, I have only been able to purchase earrings for my daughter-in-law. I am allergic to anything but gold; and I have discovered that stainless steel is OK too. Any chance you could make some earrings with stainless steet posts for those of us with allergies to other metals? Your work is absolutely beautiful!
Denise in Pennsylvania
We have to use sterling for HSN, but I see my buyer at the end of the month and I’ll ask her then if we can use stainless. Best J
Jay, Please let me know what your thoughts are regarding my design idea I have given to you here for “Sleeping Beauty”/Robin Egg Blue color Turquoise material—should you stumble across any of it in your travels. Have a wonderful week! Take care. Stay safe, and healthy, in your travels wherever you may be. (L.O.L.) Carol
Jay, Please let me know whether or not this design with this “Sleeping Beauty”/Robin Egg Blue color Turquoise material would be cost-effective for you to do it, and if it would be reasonably affordable for all of your customers who love this material. I realize that this could only be possible if you would find this particular material in your travels next week, or another time in the future—and if you would be interested in doing it with my design in mind. (Con’t.)
Jay, The design that I have in mind for this “Sleeping Beauty”/Robin Egg Blue color Turquoise material would be for you to cut this material in Barrel-shaped Beads, 15MM to 20MM in size, then polish these Beads, and place Sterling Silver Ball Spacers, 3MM in size, between each Bead, and make this Necklace, in solid Turquoise only—no other stones, please, and about 20″ in length. I would absolutely love this piece! It would be really AWESOME! I am sure that many other women would love it too!
Hi Jay, I hope you are doing well. You know, my father always told me,”Never be afraid to ask questions”, and I have tried to follow that worthwhile philosophy.You had mentioned in one of your recent Blogs this week to someone that you were going to be looking at some new Turquoise Mines next week. If you should find some Turquoise material that has that “Sleeping Beauty”/Robin Egg Blue color, I was wondering if you could make up a Necklace sometime in the future with this design I have in mind?
Jay, Regarding this beautiful Pink Opal material, this design idea I have given you can only be possible, of course, providing you have any of this material left, or, if you could get more of this material in the future in order to make a new awesome Necklace like this. Please let me know your thoughts regarding it. Please keep your radar instruments well maintained, Jay, so you don’t get lost. Take care, and stay safe, and well, in your travels! (L.O.L.) :0)
Jay – I just received my Turq/Lapis/Variscite Stud Earrings – LOVE THEM!! Can you possibly make them in a BLACK (Onyx or Agate); WHITE (Agate) and RED (Agate or Carnelian) Combo? They are the perfect small size. Thanks for all you do for us!
I agree the more studs in different stones the better. Can’t go wrong with these. I’d like to see different colors of turquoise, amber,carnival stone,oh what the heck just do some in everything! LOL!
I’ve got several designs in the works some bigger studs also incorporating faceted stones like turquoise and lapis in a differant look. Best J
Jay – don’t make the studs bigger. You can find larger studs anywhere. It’s impossible to find small studs like the ones you made (Turq; Lapis; and Variscite). Just make more colors! I love them!
I’m glad you enjoyed them I’ve got lots of designs coming using differant colors and cuts. Best J
Thanks for the idea I’ll be making more in assorted colors. Best J
Jay, I will try to write some Reviews about some of your pieces when I get a chance. Now, I can only “Window Shop” for a while as I have to pay down my charge card balance a little bit. You know your Pink Opal Disk Necklace (Peru)? I really love it, and I will be wearing it often. But, I was wondering if you could design and cut this material into 12MM-14MM oval or square barrels with rounded edges, that would really enhance the beauty of this gorgeous pink, w/white and black inclusions, stone?
I went over my budget a little bit last month after watching your Shows. I bought ten new pieces that were “must haves” from your beautiful collection which included your Green Anhui Turquoise Necklace, and your Moss Sage Opal Pendant w/Necklace—both that I had on a Waitlist, but then I cancelled them, but then I put them both back on a Wait List again. A woman has the right to change her mind—doesn’t she? (Laugh) I have received most of these pieces—they are so-o-o-o beautiful! (Con’t.)
Hi Jay, I hope you are fine. Thank God I am doing well, and life is good—except with the saga at my husband’s office. We had to let go one of our recently hired part-time employees (I’ll write to you about it, among other things, when I get a chance), and the other young one we recently hired just let my husband know yesterday that she is expecting a baby sometime in July. So, we have to start all over again to try to find two new employees. (F U N —N O T !) (To be con’t.)
Hi Jay, finally received all of my order from your last shows…Love them! The Hubei graduated necklace is stunning. The color is so rich! I bought a couple of your longer necklaces and I’m wondering, could you design a clasp that could be used double the necklace without having to put it over your head? I think it would be great & make wearing the necklace easier. I also bought your coasters…just beautiful. Hope your next trip is productive!!! Stay safe. Can’t wait for May! Nancy MCO
Hi Nancy glad you liked what you bought. Sorry to all for being so late replying to my e-mails I’m travelin and its just tough to sit down and do it. I’ve designed a silver ring like your requesting, but I can’t remember if I’ve placed it yet. Take care. J
Jay,
I have been buying your pieces since last September when I came home from a cruise to Mexico and got turquoise fever. I happened to catch one of your shows and I am now hooked!! I recently bought the turquoise and copper necklace with the tear drops from the April show. I would like to request that you design some copper beaded earrings to go with the pieces that have copper in them. I am slowly getting hooked on the copper!
Thanks for all fonts beautiful pieces!
Gretchen Garcia
Jay, thanks for making the clasp. I think it will a great seller. Can’t wait for you to have it available! I wore my first piece of yours again today, I think it is called “Santa Fe.” The “V” shaped turquoise piece with 2 strands of beads. Everyone just loves this piece! Can’t wait for your May shows!! Hope your travels treat you well!! Nancy MCO
Hi Jay I am a avid fan between you and Colleen the two of you have turned me into a jewelry lover I can only get my real jewelry from HSN because most of it has to be Jay King I have a few other lines that I like but you are my absolute favorite
Please Try to Keep the Turquoise and Lapis Coming
Can you make a liquid silver necklace like the liquid copper you had in the last show
Please Try to make a stand alone amber and a stand alone tiger’s eye pendant in sliver I’m a white metal girl
Thanks for the comments and ideas. Wait to you tune in for the May event. I think you’ll be surprised at what we’ve created. I’m in my office in New Mexico this week then head off to some new turquoise mines next week. Best J
Jay you are the KING! I just received my set of stud earrings & they are PERFECT! Please make more sets in different stones. I REALLY LOVE THESE! I also got the purple turquoise cross & the multi turquoise necklaces. I love the bright colors. Have you ever thought about doing a treasure necklace in bright colored stones? You find so many pretty stones on your travels I’m sure that if anybody could put one together that person would be you! Will be watching next month to see what’s new. Take Care
I’m glad you enjoyed the studs. I’m making a new treasure necklace in lapis, turquoise and amber as we speak. Best J
Add some malachite and coral and you won’t be able to keep that TREASURE necklace in stock, Jay ! I’m saving up for your next shows at the end of this month…..got 4 sets of your coasters…2 for me, 2 for gifts. They will be next to the matching box you made! Near the turquoise-lined shell and bowls…what’s next on your special items?? I got your long green turqoise necklace (to add to the 30 lbs. of turquoise necklaces of yours that I’ve collected!) Tell us what’s next!!
I have so much of your jewelry and can’t wait for your next show! I do have one question concerning one ring that I purchased a few months ago. It had a lovely turquoise stone
and I was so proud of it but I wore it a couple of times and the last time I looked down to admire it and the stone had fallen out! I am very sad to think that I only got to wear it a few times. Is there any way to get a replacement for it?
Hi thanks for letting me know about your ring. Sorry about that. I stand behind my designs 100% and I’ll fix it or make you something special. Just go to HSN Customer service and enter my name. This will tell you how to contact us in a secure manner and we’ll take good care of you. Best J
Hi Jay love you and all your mine finds such exciting adventures. I recently saw a turquoise bracelet and the lady said it was emerald valley turquoise.Is this still available and is there a way you could do some pieces with that material.Take care and be safe.Thank you so very much xoxo
Thanks yes Marty has Emerald Valley I’m pretty sure. I’ll see if there is any rough available. Best J
Hi Jay,
Since I’m one of the ones that threw away the copper colored bag that came with my JK items…. Will it be possible to purchase those bags in the future?
Thanks, Lori
Just go to HSN customer service and enter my name this will tell you how to contact us is a secure manner and we will take care of you. I quess I should have explained that a bit sooner. Best J
Just go to HSN customer service and enter my name this will tell you how to contact us is a secure manner and we will take care of you. I quess I should have explained that a bit sooner. Best J