Walt Beneze

If you’ve ever picked up a stone and thought, “Hey, this is pretty neat,” then you’re already on the slippery slope that led me here. In my case, it didn’t just become a hobby; it became a full-blown lifestyle. This all started when I was a kid, going on rock-hunting trips with my dad. We’d come home with buckets of rocks, and then he’d cut and polish them.

As I got older, I started learning the art of lapidary myself and eventually built out a small workshop down in my cool, cozy cellar. After years of collecting, cutting, and polishing, I’ve decided it’s finally time to “empty the cellar.” You’ll find everything from rough rocks to slabs, cabs, and even some finished jewelry.

I’ve also included a few stories along the way from some of the places I’ve explored and moments that made this hobby so meaningful to me. Thanks for stopping by and looking around.