Kevin Gauthier (owner) is a native of Traverse City and honed his lapidary skills early, having opened his first shop at the age of fourteen. By collecting, cutting and polishing many of the local gem stones, he offers expert local craftsmanship not found in other stores. His love of rock, gems and minerals led him to a career as a full service fine jeweler with the unique ability to transform rocks into beautifully polished gemstones. GIA (Gemological Institure of America) coursework, apprenticeships and on-the-Job training has given him skill, knowledge and experience in the processes used in both jewelry design and repair. Kevin's lapidary knowledge and insight of cutting gem stones from around the world enables him to make lasting designs while protecting fragile stones. He is a lifetime member of the Grand Traverse Rock & Mineral Club. He takes an active roll with the membership including teaching lapidary classes, casting classes and serving as chairman of the Grand Traverse Rock & Mineral Show. On occasion Kevin will speak at local school about his hands-on experience of mining Amethyst, Quartz, Michigan's Green Stone, and many mining expeditions. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.
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