Hi, my name is Kenny Comello and I've lived and mined Jade on the South Coast of Big Sur for 37 years. In 1971 we staked out the Black Fir Jade Mines consisting of three lode claims and three placer claims for nephrite jade.The mines have been shut down and the area is now a Wilderness Area.
I started diving the Jade Cove in 1975 and still dive today when conditions are calm.-----I've found much Vulcan Jade over the years and also have many tons of rough Botroyoidal Jade in my pile.
I began the Big Sur Jade Co. in 1979 in the small town of Gorda. I came out of the hills to take advantage of electricity to run my saws and tumblers and also to develop a market for the Jade on the coast.I no longer have a retail shop but have a web-site that someday I hope to be able to control myself. bigsurjadeco.com
I'm a new member of FOJ and would like to talk to other Jade nuts around the world, especially those of you from New Zealand. I believe our Big Sur country and Jade have many things in common with New Zealand's and I'm in love with the pictures I see of your beautiful South Island.
And anyone interested in our Big Sur Jade,----I'd be glad to share my knowledge with.----k.c.

Welcome Kenny.

It is great to see you are interested in this group. We have meet, yet have not had the chance to get to know eachother. Most of the jade hunters think of you as the Mayor of South County. I do as well.

Everyone should know that Kenny Comello is the authority on Big Sur jade. Kenny helped fight for the exception to collect jade in the MBS.

Check out Kenny's website at www.bigsurjadeco.com

Clear Skies!

Mark

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I first met Kenny back in 1976. I bought some fine pieces from him that are still some of my favorites. One December back in '79 I payed him a visit up in the canyon just as a huge storm was closing in on the coast. I knew that day my life would be caught up in the jade world. Today I sell Guatemalan Jadeite and have become a servant of the "Jade Mother" My yard has boulders of jadeite from Guatemala and the tumblers are constantly growling in the garage. I have had the distinct pleasure and honor of contributing fine jade to artisans on both sides of the international date line. To think it all began with my crawling through the poison oak on willow creek and and the infectious enthusiasm generated by Kenny, For the last six years I have sold jadeite at the one and only Big Sur Jade Fest. Thanks Kenny

Pete Lee

I am a new arrival to the magic of willow creek and I had to laugh because reading this reminded me the stuff Ive been scratching all night absent mindedly must be poisen oak of course. On my third trip I believe I was given the blessing and warning of the spirits that be when I was almost taken by a rogue wave.Since then, I make the journey all the way from the central valley to make my homage to this new found love.But I do seem have a knack for finding it in fact at times it calls to me. I would really like to try and sell some of my finds but I am completly flabergasted at how to price it everywhere I have searched the pricing seems all over the chart. Can you give me any hints? Also any pointers on what is the most valuable kinds so I know what to ask for when I am picking in complete nirvana?

hi
I need know if someone know who is in charge the next festival out 2009.
please send a mail with the inf.
w/peace
Palaka

Hey Kenny,
You gotta see the wild looking Vulcan fire rock I found today, or it found me. I have now reached the third degree of severe Jade Fever, which ids on the order of my case of Idaho Trout Fever!
-Captain Lingcod

Have known Kenny a couple of years now and see him from time to time on the highway "checkin it out". Always has time to stop, talk "Jade", and I think he kind of watches out for the diver's cars as well. Great guy and a staple at the Big Sur Jade Festival. Rumor has it there is a new Jade Exhibit being conceived to take place in Santa Barbara, CA in April of 2011 that is going to be big. Bet we see Kenny there too.

Hello,
I, like many, caught the Big Sur Jade bug a few years back after a friend took me on a jade hunting trip. The Pacific Valley and Jade Cove is so beautiful and rugged; how can someone not love the place! Now, we are cabbing, carving, and shaping some great Jade these days; using our own tools and design. Check out www.jadehunt.com to see our progress. Hope to chat with you all at the coves or online:) Peace.

Hi Kenny...and Lisa, I'm still alive. Still lots of problems with my heart, and legs. The E-bay jade project didn't do well due to the market decline. That might change at some time I hope; but the economy still is sick. Since the spring of 2009 and the beginning of my heart flutter, and subsequent heart ablation on Nov. 4, 09; has left me weak. My attitude is still good. I will get out to Willow Creek this year or bust! Peace on the trail! Robin