Maker Faire Downtown Columbia 2024

LoThEMaR Opals

Home: Maryland, United States

LoThEMaR Opals, specializing in sharing knowledge about Opals and other gemstones, fossils, and Native American artifacts. We use these materials as elements in jewelry making and demonstrate the unique qualities of different gemstone materials.

http://LoThEMaROpals.com
LoThEMaR Opals - Maker Faire downtown-columbia 2024

Makers

Timothy F Stefanoski Maker Photo

Timothy F Stefanoski

Timothy F Stefanoski, Owner of LoThEMaR Opals, is a Lapidary with over 25 years experience cutting and polishing Gemstones, specifically Opals. He studied Opals for many years prior to learning how to cut, polos, and set them. His knowledge has since expanded to the legends, folklore, metaphysical and physical properties of a wide variety of gems, minerals, and fossils. He creates and designs custom jewelry and works with customers to create unique pieces.

http://LoThEMaROpals.com
Jason Levy Maker Photo

Jason Levy

Jason Levy has been making jewelry for three years with a variety of beads and metals. He makes bracelets, earrings, and necklaces and can do custom orders as well.

https://jasonsgemz.dashnexpages.net/jasons-gemz/

What Inspired You to Make This?

My mother instilled in me a love for science. I decided to research her birthstone - Opal - and it has become lifelong passion, creating jewelry and helping people learn to connect with gemstones and other natural materials.

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