Elbaite crystals
FEBRUARY - MAY
Club members have been advancing their
silversmithing skills under the direction of Bud K. Below are
some examples of sterling silver work by Steve H, incorporating
some of his faceted & cabbed gemstones.
Top row:
L: green sapphire ring
R: blue topaz ring
Second row:
L: crazy lace agate cabachon pendant
R: garnet ring
Third row:
citrine earings
2026 CLUB ACTIVITIES
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May 30 It is with regret that the Warrnambool Gem Club has to
announce the passing of Helen Butrumulis. Helen's son Joshua (a club
member), informed us that Helen had passed away last Saturday.
Many of you will know that Helen served as club president for 5 years, from 2019
to 2024. It is only by the willingness of members such as Helen to take
on such roles that clubs such as ours can continue.
Helen was involved in promoting silversmithing work in our club and was a major
contributor to the club's recent Gemshows; along with her son Joshua.
Helen has contributed to the club over many years and was largely responsible
for the decision to purchase the two new 'soft diamond wheel cabbing
machines'. I know many club members are finding those machines to be really
great for their cabbing work