[Source] Black Diamond Beads

Hey everyone,

I’ve been lurking these forums for a while now and this is my first
post, so try and take it easy on me… :wink:

I’m not too sure if anyone here could help me, but it seems to be my
only resort.

I’m looking for a strand of black diamond beads 2.0-2.5mm with as
large a hole in the centre as I can get (around 0.5mm). It seems as
though I have exhausted all the diamond wholesalers in Australia
looking for them, and I hear they are quite common overseas but I am
having trouble finding some diamond dealers out there. So if anyone
knows someone who sells what I’m after, their contact info would be
greatly appreciated…

It’s for a competition piece so I’m kind of in a bit of a panic :wink:

Thanks!

Jonathon Calleija
Sydney, Australia

Hi Jonathan,

Several years ago, I got a string of faceted black diamonds at the
Tucson show from A-One Gems in NYC (aonegems.com).

The string was about 3 mm in diameter with a.25 mm hole. The big
problem is. that if I had to guess I’d say the holes were drilled
with a laser. As such the hole is not straight though the stone but
come in at an angle from each side. The result is a knife edge in
the center of the stone. If the stone is to be used in a piece that
will subject the material the stones is strung/mounted on to any kind
of movement, The point is the center of the stone could cause
premature failure of the mounting/stringing component.

Usual disclaimers,
Dave

Hi Jonathon

I too am in Sydney and am very familiar with the difficulty you are
having! I trust you have tried Ajits already?

I purchase rough etc from Mark at Rockdeco, www.rockdeco.com, he is
set up to export to Australia (Kimberley cert etc) and is really nice
to deal with. I decided to deal with him as he has been mentioned
several times on this forum as a reputable supplier of rough. I know
he has black diamond cube beads in stock, you’ll need to ask him
about calibrated stock though.

Good luck with the competition.

Nicole.

At a recent MJSA meeting in NY I saw some black diamond necklaces
which might be what you are looking for. The exhibitor was the TAJ
beading co. Their website is tajcompany.com

HTH Dr J. Dule
JZD

Migem.com will be able to help you.

Morna

I would recommend Oriental Gemco out of NY. I believe they will have
better drill holes than the other companies mentioned.

oriental gemco (ny) inc. 56 west 45th street 5th floor new york ny
10036 usa phone: 212-391-5801 fax: 212-391-5803 e-mail:
sales@orientalgemco.com

All the best, Reba

I saw a few different suppliers at the bangkok show this year selling
black diamond beads of the type you’re speaking of, prices were
around 25 to 40 dollars a carat. I didn’t buy them so don’t remember
the names of the companies but at least that gives you some idea of
the price.

Good luck.
Douglas

Hello,

Purchased a couple of strands and also briolette not long ago from:

Sparkles and Colors Inc.
917-860-2924
www.lakhi.net

They were $30.00 per Ct.