Ben Kaniuth Lapidary Arts

Ben Kaniuth Lapidary Arts I regularly cut and polish high quality stones every week from various material throughout the world. Reach out with any questions!
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You can find my work every Tuesday in the group "Cabs and Slabs," and my "What to Cut" column in Rock and Gem Magazine!

There are some slabs I can't bring myself to cut cabs from. Sometimes they're too unique, or rare, or just personally fa...
08/20/2026

There are some slabs I can't bring myself to cut cabs from. Sometimes they're too unique, or rare, or just personally favored by myself. In this case, multiple boxes are checked off! Here's one from my personal collection!

Nipomo Marcasite Agate,
Nipomo, Ca

Getting ahead in the shop today, roughing out a lovely little Desert Bloom Variscite! I can envision this piece polishin...
08/20/2026

Getting ahead in the shop today, roughing out a lovely little Desert Bloom Variscite! I can envision this piece polishing nicely, perfect for a small pendant or ring.

08/19/2026

Don't let the exterior fool you, this plume agate is fully black inside!

Marfa Plume Agate, Texas. I've come across a few nice chunks over the years, but this one takes the cake!

Jackpot!!Freshly sliced Blue Mountain Jasper, can't wait to design around those tight layers!
08/19/2026

Jackpot!!

Freshly sliced Blue Mountain Jasper, can't wait to design around those tight layers!

08/17/2026

A little rainbow hiding inside this cab of Pleiades Mine Fluorite! I love when the light catches just the right angle, would make for a unique piece of jewelry.

Owls Hole Sagenitic Agate, freshly cut and polished with druzy!
08/17/2026

Owls Hole Sagenitic Agate, freshly cut and polished with druzy!

It's been a long time since I've seen this material cut up! Can anyone guess what stone this is? Hint: It's Russian in o...
08/16/2026

It's been a long time since I've seen this material cut up! Can anyone guess what stone this is?

Hint: It's Russian in origin, and very metallic!

08/16/2026

It all starts with making that first slice to reveal what's inside, then the magic can happen!!

Ray Mine Gem Silica / Chrysocolla

I was worried this Ray Mine Chrysocolla would crumble away on the wheels, but it looks like it cabbed up nicely! Check o...
08/16/2026

I was worried this Ray Mine Chrysocolla would crumble away on the wheels, but it looks like it cabbed up nicely!

Check out the river of Gem Silica running through!

Halfway through some stunning Rowley Mine Chrysocolla and Malachite today! This heart should polish up nicely when I get...
08/15/2026

Halfway through some stunning Rowley Mine Chrysocolla and Malachite today! This heart should polish up nicely when I get the chance.

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San Marcos, CA
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