Gemstone suppliers in the UK?

Jewelry Discussion
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Hi,

I wander if any one can advise me of a good semi and precious stone
suppliers in the UK. I use mostly Cabs, at the moment I get my
stones from Kernow craft however they don’t have the variety that I
would like. The smallest they do a lot of there stones is 5mm round
and I would like to be able to get Amber, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli,
Aquamarine, citrine and a couple of others in 3mm round. If any one
can suggest another supplier it would be much appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Karen Clynes

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Try International Craft (www.internationalcraft.co.uk) but get their
Catalogue which is .50, as there is a lot more in there than on the
website. They have a good range of cabs, and I have found their
service to be very good.

Pat Waddington

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I have used two UK suppliers, both of which give good service.

  1. Grahams Gems - On the Internet http://www.grahams-gems.co.uk -
    mainly faceted stones.

  2. Gemcraft (Manchester Minerals) - On the Internet
    http://www.gemcraft.co.uk - very large selection.

Hope this helps. Best regards Mark Vardy www.silvar.co.uk

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Karen if you can comply with their ‘wholesale only’ rule, ie are a
retailer or manufacturer than I thoroughly reccomend CJ Burhouse at
www.burhouse.com The website isn’t much use but the ctalogues show
it all. or a more varaible range try www.mineralwarehouse.co.uk

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