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John asks…

Semi Precious Gemstone beads 10mm with 2mm or larger holes?

I need carved gemstone or semi-precious beads of 10mm or larger that have holes of 2mm and are economical. A couple dollars a strand would be great. Can anyone help?

admin answers:

If you are looking to buy beads here is a site that sells beads

http://www.firemountaingems.com/

Sandy asks…

I have semi-precious gemstones that have dirt inside the hole. I cant seem to get it clean. Any advice? thanks?

admin answers:

Take Them to a professional Jeweler and they will give you a professional cleaning and have them sparkling like new.

Sandra asks…

have rough semi precious gemstones. Need someone to cut them for jewerly?

need a qualified gem cutter in the north carolina aarea

admin answers:

Contact me for details about where you can get them cut.

Do you want them faceted, cabochon or tumbled?


Are they gem quality or commercial quality?

Ken asks…

Where is a good place to buy semi precious gemstone beads that are well priced?

I've looked on places like ebay and etsy but i'm unsure about reasonable pricing.

admin answers:

This site will give you an idea of what to expect gemstones (and gemstone beads) to cost:

http://www.shopgemstones.com

Linda asks…

What is the difference(s) between a precious and a semi-precious gemstone?

What are some examples of each of them?

admin answers:

Precious stones vs. Semi-precious stones is not a scientific categorization. Traditionally, the precious stones--which included diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, and amethyst--were much harder to obtain than other gemstones, like hematite, quartz, jade, carnelian, turquoise, etc.

Because of their rarity, the precious stones cost a great deal more, so they were out of reach of the common people. Their use was confined to the nobility and the clergy, which increased their mystique.

But "rarity" changes. In the 19th century, huge deposits of amythest were found in South America, and the value dropped significantly. It is no longer considered a precious stone, although some colorations, like the rare Russian Blue, are still extremely valuable. In addition, modern mining techniques make diamonds very common, however their introduction to the market is controlled so that their value and price are kept high.

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