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ps_bond
10-12-2012, 06:47 AM
Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find a 25mm oval black onyx cab with either a flat top (bevelled sides) or a *very* low domed top (again, bevelled sides)? So far all I can find is the full dome sort...
Dennis
10-12-2012, 10:01 AM
The problem is the price, but AE Ward will find them, or cut them for you if necessary . They will also re-shape some not bought from them. Dennis.
cary1961
10-12-2012, 12:13 PM
Hi,
I recently bought a 25mm x 18mm lovely black onyx cab with slightly domed top, from Kernowcraft.com.
ps_bond
10-12-2012, 02:26 PM
This is price-sensitive, so I'll have to avoid going the custom cut route; the Kernow ones should do the job, thank you.
trialuser
10-12-2012, 02:45 PM
ebay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25mm-x-18mm-LOVELY-BLACK-ONYX-CABOCHON-/290692347120?pt=UK_Crafts_JewelleryMaking_GL&hash=item43ae9d34f0) ?
Are these ebay stones inferior to those you might get from a conventional supplier - I don't know anything about stones - are they even real - feedback looks good.
I might have a play with some, they are cheap enough.
cary1961
10-12-2012, 06:32 PM
I have bought several stones on ebay including a lovely big rainbow moonstone cab from India and a large cab amethyst from a UK seller. Everything I have bought has always been the real deal and don't forget you have the distance selling regulations and usually a returns policy that cover you if you aren't happy. You also have the ebay/paypal dispute resolution facility which I have used in the recent past for a kitchen appliance and I got my money back in full very quickly! Sellers on eBay tend to be genuine and they don't want to get banned so are usually good people. Don't buy from anyone that doesn't offer returns.

Cary :)
t1ggerk1ns
10-12-2012, 09:15 PM
The real trick is to always pay by paypal when buying on ebay. Then, if an item is not what it should be, you have a much better chance of getting your money back. Paypal are much more inclined to side with the buyer than the seller.
There are a fair few rogue traders on ebay, I got several chinese sellers closed down a few months ago for selling fake silver. And I got all my money back through paypal.
And it doesn't matter whether they say they accept returns or not, as the distance selling regulations and trading standards rules apply whether the seller likes it or not.
pearlescence
10-12-2012, 10:33 PM
have a look at gem collector - mostly faceted but they may have what you want
http://gemcollector.com/Store.aspx?Gemstone=45&GemstoneText=Onyx&Items=16