We're in the heart of Amador Wine Country
30 Main St, Sutter Creek, Ca 95685
209-267-9882

Contact Us:
Applegatelapidary@volcano.net








Hello I'm Ed Rigel, owner of Applegate Lapidary. I am 3rd generation in the lapidary field. I was born and raised in Oregon, digging before I could walk. I dig, collect and also purchase collections from around the world. I do all my own cutting and polishing (to a mirror finish) in my shop. I am one of only two people who have successfully imported petrified wood from Zimbabwe, Africa. I have wood specimens from Arizona, Blue Forest Wyoming, Hubbard Basin Nevada, Humboldt Nevada, Tuscarora Nevada, Elko Nevada, McDermitt Oregon, Utah, Cycad and Zimbabwe, Africa. If you have any questions or are looking for any rare wood specimens (collectors) feel free to drop me an email. Thanks and enjoy our site.

CONTACT US
Applegatelapidary@volcano.net
209-267-9882

 Come see us at the following shows! 

 2008

  • May 1 - 5
    9 - 6
    Valley Springs Powwow
    1290 Paloma Rd
    Valley Springs CA

  • Jun 20 - Jul 6
    Alameda County Fair

    4501 Pleasanton Ave
    Pleasanton CA

  • Aug 2 - 3
    Sat 10 - 6, Sun 10 - 5
    Sonoma Glass Art & Bead Festival
    Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building
    126 First St W
    Sonoma CA

  • Sep 12 - 14
    Fri 9 - 6, Sat 10 - 6, Sun 10 - 5
    Colorado Fossil Expo
    Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex
    451 E 58th Ave
    Denver CO


Largest log imported from Africa to date
(and yeah, it's Chromium Green - very rare)

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