Origins & Alchemy
I’m Chris Evans—software engineer turned lapidary artisan—and the hand behind Many Rocks LLC (Skokie, IL). As a kid, I’d crack open stones and watch the crystals inside catch the light and scatter sparks.
Gemstones have always been mesmerizing. Over the years I’ve amassed a horde of rough—lab-grown and natural alike—to cut. Each material brings its own palette of color, saturation, hardness, and refractive index, so the combinations feel endlessly fresh. Layer in provenance and ethical sourcing (I’ve even mined some of these myself), and you’ve got collector’s heaven. I design every facet from origin story to final polish, letting each stone’s stats point the way.
Craft without narrative is just technique. Each stone tells of its mine, its maker, and the quiet alchemy between hands and crystal. If you collect gems, cut them yourself, or just wonder how light and matter meet, stick around. Many Rocks is where I carve out that story—one facet at a time.
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