Re: black onyx source request

wow!  That's a great response.  I was wondering why it was so hard to find
information on how to dye onyx and now I know!

I've thought of refunding the money, but the buyer expects me to pay return
shipping and I don't think that's quite fair for a single stone, which is,
after all, onyx, just not the exact same color as the others.  I think the
price I'll pay might be a minor bad feedback, but that's acceptable for an
otherwise good score.

I'd love to be able to try the re-coloration process, but the investment in
chemical and time is out of range of reasonable in this case.  I am not sure
the new owner would be willing to relinquish the stone for a month, although
he may have little options.

Do you think it is likely that there is a commercial operation or even an
amateur op which would be willing to take this on contract?  Also, if the
coloration would not "take" it wouldn't make things any worse, would it?

I'm always appreciative of the positive aspects of the newsgroups and this
thread reinforces my feelings.

thanks again

fred