Silica-Gem Co. Ltd.
Space B6
Who we are:
Silica-Gem Co. Ltd. was established in 1995 by Geologist Vejdi Ziyansiz and has been a vendor at the Tucson Showplace since 2019. His engineering background and love of geology led to innovative designs in lapidary machinery.
Silica-Gem (also known as the Turkish Pavilion) specializes in rare and beautiful Turkish crystals and minerals as well as rough and polished shapes produced in Vejdi's own fair trade workshops which employ close to 150 women lapidary artists.
Stones:
TURKISH GEMSTONES AND MINERALS AVAILABLE
Silica-Gem is the best source for dendritic agate (merlinite), Ankara agate, kammererite, cosmic Jasper, GIA-certified purple, lavender, and pink jade, stick agate, obsidian, blue dolomite and calcite (blue scheelite), leucitite, opal as well as the unique crystals and minerals of Turkey which include diaspor, smoky quartz, pyrite, mixed sulfites, and stibnite to name a few.
Shows:
The Turkish Pavilion shows in the US twice a year.
January:
With two locations in Tucson including a permanent setup at the Tucson Showplace Show Unit B5 and at The Kino Gem and Mineral Show at Kino Sports Complex.
September:
The Denver Gem and Mineral Show at the National Western Complex in Denver.
Finished Material Shapes (made in Turkey):
Providing wholesale pricing on the following shapes: hearts, wands, tumbled stones, slabs (polished or unpolished), palm stones, loose cabochons for pendants, drilled pendant stones and handcrafted sterling silver jewelry featuring Turkish gems.
Coming soon: Turkish gemstone spheres in sizes from: 1’’, 1.5’’, and 2’’ diameter.
Large Quantities of Rough:
Large wholesale quantities of rough available.
Silica-Gem offers top quality rough Turkish minerals by the ton. Shipping via air freight or sea freight available.
Lapidary Machinery and Workshops:
Vejdi Ziyansiz has created over 20 complete large-scale lapidary workshops in Turkey as well as one at the University of Lima in Peru with more to come. In addition he's created smaller workshops for hobbyists across Turkey and Europe. Represented by German company Aquarius (Pappenheim - Germany), Silica-Gem lapidary equipment is synonymous with quality and fine craftsmanship. All of Silica-Gem's machinery carries a CE Mark (Certificate of Europe).
Please see list below or visit www.silicagem.com for more information, videos, and other details.
With over a quarter-century experience in lapidary equipment, all of the Silica-Gem machinery is designed and manufactured in Turkey.
This is the current list of available high quality lapidary machines:
Silica-Gem Co. Ltd. was established in 1995 by Geologist Vejdi Ziyansiz and has been a vendor at the Tucson Showplace since 2019. His engineering background and love of geology led to innovative designs in lapidary machinery.
Silica-Gem (also known as the Turkish Pavilion) specializes in rare and beautiful Turkish crystals and minerals as well as rough and polished shapes produced in Vejdi's own fair trade workshops which employ close to 150 women lapidary artists.
Stones:
TURKISH GEMSTONES AND MINERALS AVAILABLE
Silica-Gem is the best source for dendritic agate (merlinite), Ankara agate, kammererite, cosmic Jasper, GIA-certified purple, lavender, and pink jade, stick agate, obsidian, blue dolomite and calcite (blue scheelite), leucitite, opal as well as the unique crystals and minerals of Turkey which include diaspor, smoky quartz, pyrite, mixed sulfites, and stibnite to name a few.
Shows:
The Turkish Pavilion shows in the US twice a year.
January:
With two locations in Tucson including a permanent setup at the Tucson Showplace Show Unit B5 and at The Kino Gem and Mineral Show at Kino Sports Complex.
September:
The Denver Gem and Mineral Show at the National Western Complex in Denver.
Finished Material Shapes (made in Turkey):
Providing wholesale pricing on the following shapes: hearts, wands, tumbled stones, slabs (polished or unpolished), palm stones, loose cabochons for pendants, drilled pendant stones and handcrafted sterling silver jewelry featuring Turkish gems.
Coming soon: Turkish gemstone spheres in sizes from: 1’’, 1.5’’, and 2’’ diameter.
Large Quantities of Rough:
Large wholesale quantities of rough available.
Silica-Gem offers top quality rough Turkish minerals by the ton. Shipping via air freight or sea freight available.
Lapidary Machinery and Workshops:
Vejdi Ziyansiz has created over 20 complete large-scale lapidary workshops in Turkey as well as one at the University of Lima in Peru with more to come. In addition he's created smaller workshops for hobbyists across Turkey and Europe. Represented by German company Aquarius (Pappenheim - Germany), Silica-Gem lapidary equipment is synonymous with quality and fine craftsmanship. All of Silica-Gem's machinery carries a CE Mark (Certificate of Europe).
Please see list below or visit www.silicagem.com for more information, videos, and other details.
With over a quarter-century experience in lapidary equipment, all of the Silica-Gem machinery is designed and manufactured in Turkey.
This is the current list of available high quality lapidary machines:
- Saw machines 18’’ and 24’’ saw blades size.
- Bead machines capable of manufacturing 6, 8, 10, & 12 mm sizes of beads.
- Shaping Machines (calibrated copying machine).
- Lapping machine 12’’ and 18’’ laps (variable speed available).
- Digital Ultrasonic drilling machine (a revolutionary new drill allowing for faster, safer, and easier use. This is a drill that never looses the frequency!).
- Multi Digital Ultrasonic drilling machine (capable of drilling up to 100 pieces at the same time).
- Trim saw machine featuring a tempered glass surface that will never rust. Suitable for 6’’ and 8’’ saw blades.
- Vibro tumblers (variable speed and 10 gallons capacity).
- And Everything Machine:
- A completely revolutionary lapidary machine:
- Perfect for the hobbyist this everything machine is all you need for all stone cutting and polishing, and jewelry making needs. It's three machines in one!
- 1. Grinding, polishing and cutting machine 6”.
- 2. Silver grinding and polishing machine 6”.
- 3. Carving and drilling spiral cord.
- 4. Next generation variable speed motor 0 to 5000 rpm in same torque which never gets hot.
Contact Info:
Silica-Gem Co. Ltd.
Vejdi Ziyansiz
ph: (520) 561-5032
email: [email protected]
website: www.silicagem.com
Silica-Gem Co. Ltd.
Vejdi Ziyansiz
ph: (520) 561-5032
email: [email protected]
website: www.silicagem.com