Lapidary Arts

Specialties

Lapidary Arts specializes in colored stone and/​or diamond jewelry handcrafted on site. We have a wide selection of ready-​made pieces in stock, and are able to design and create a special piece just for you from a picture, description, or idea.

Loose diamonds, custom engagement rings, and wedding sets are designed and mounted in our shop on site. We also have a great fondness for natural black Opal, multicolor Sapphire, and the most beautiful Emeralds and Rubies you have ever seen.

Loose gemstones of virtually any kind are available for you to view!

We are completely eco-​friendly, and use only recirculated gold, and purchase our stones only from vendors that adhear to the Kimberly Process.

History

Established in 1976.

Lapidary Arts was founded by Rick Otte – just after graduation from Baylor University. He taught the art of stone cutting (Lapidary Arts)

for several years before graduating. He then moved to Dallas and opened his first store in Olla Podrida (an artisan’s mall). His designs were very popular, and he opened several more stores in the mall specializing in custom jewelry, silver jewelry, and loose stones.

When that venue closed, he moved his business north to Plano, where he has been in the same location for 21+ years.

Meet the Business Owner

Rick O.

Business Owner

Rick graduated from Baylor University with a degree in geology. He was very involved with the art department while in school, and even taught a class in lapidary arts (cutting and polishing stones). Upon graduation, Rick persued his geology career with a large Corporation. He immediately decided that big business was not the path for an artist. Going back to his passion, he combined his love of geology with his heart for business.

He is a graduate gemologist, with a certificate from the GIA. He has also won several awards from the jewelry industry.