Toby Frensdorf – Hidden Earth Minerals

Toby Frensdorf is the lapidary artist and miner behind Hidden Earth Minerals, where every gemstone begins its journey deep underground. Toby digs many of his own stones across the West, then brings them back to his bench to cut, shape, and polish by hand.

His work blends precision lapidary skill with a love for raw, natural beauty — letting each stone’s unique pattern and color guide the final design. Whether shaping cabochons or cutting display pieces, Toby’s passion is rooted in discovery and revealing the hidden beauty inside every stone.