Discussion with Steve Moriarty, Owner of Moriarty's Gem Arts, Regarding a Lifetime in the Gemstone Trade
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Steve Moriarty, an Associate Member of Gem-A and co-owner of Moriarty's Gem Arts, has made a name for himself in the world of gemmology. His career in gem cutting began in the mid-1970s, selling colored gems to jewellers in the Midwest United States. Over the decades, he has become known for his work with rare collector's gems, such as the unique gemstone from the Rogerley Mine in England.
Moriarty's Gem Arts, a family-run business founded in 1975, has multiple websites: moregems.com, tanzanitejewelrydesigns.com, opallust.com, and mothersfamilyrings.com. The business involves cutting gems, creating jewelry, handling custom orders, and managing four websites.
One of Moriarty's most notable achievements is the cutting of a 7.27 carat faceted opal from the Zacatecas hyalite opal, one of the largest of its type. This opal, discovered in 2013 and mined out by 2016, was unique for its characteristic of daylight fluorescence. A video of the Zacatecas hyalite opal was viewed over three million times on YouTube.
Moriarty's work has been featured in Gem-A's The Journal of Gemmology, with his carved Rwandan amethyst appearing on the cover of Vol.36 No.1. He was particularly impressed with the intensity of the secondary red and blues in the Rwandan amethyst.
Today, Moriarty focuses his freeform carving attentions on Ethiopian opal, which requires up to two full days to get a decent polish. However, he also enjoys cutting 'old favorites' such as garnets, despite the increase in prices for unusual colors.
In recent years, Moriarty has shown a new obsession with Oregon sunstone, which is closer to home compared to his usual travels. His greatest difficulty is often recreating the customer's vision instead of his own artistic vision.
Throughout his 25-year career as a professional gem-cutter, Moriarty has seen, worked with, and sold some incredible gemstones. He has had inspiring trips to Kenya in the early 1980s and Madagascar in the early 2000s, where he discovered tanzanite and an "amazing cornucopia of gems" respectively.
While there are limited publicly available details about Moriarty's gemstone exploration travels and finds over the years, his contributions to gemstone cutting are undeniable. Further specialized sources or direct biographies would be needed to obtain a thorough account of his gemstone exploration history.
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- Steve Moriarty offers a variety of courses and workshops for those interested in learning the art of gem cutting through Moriarty's Gem Arts.
- In addition to courses, Moriarty's Gem Arts also sells a range of publications about gemmology, providing in-depth knowledge for hobbyists and professionals alike.
- Besides gemmology, Moriarty enjoys membership in various lifestyle organizations, including those focused on fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and more.
- As a strong advocate for personal growth, Moriarty frequently shares advice on topics such as relationships, pets, travel, cars, education-and-self-development, and career-development in his social media presence.
- To stay productive and focused, Moriarty employs mindfulness techniques, making shopping a meditative experience for him as he seeks out unique items for his store and personal collection.
- For job-seekers, Moriarty's Gem Arts offers job-search advice and resources for those aiming to break into the competitive field of gemmology.
- Beyond cutting and selling gems, Moriarty offers goal-setting strategies and skills-training workshops to help his customers succeed in their own lives and careers.
- With Moriarty's expertise, you can take your love for gemstones to the next level by attending one of his craft workshops or purchasing rare, high-quality gems from his online store.
- As a successful gem-cutter, Moriarty's teachings and guidance can help you turn your passion for gemmology, fashion, food, and personal growth into a thriving career.
- Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gem enthusiast, Moriarty's Gem Arts has the knowledge, resources, and community to help you explore and master the fascinating world of gemmology.
- Start your journey into the world of gemmology with Moriarty's Gem Arts, where you'll gain new skills, make meaningful connections, and uncover the beauty of the gemstone world.
