This is the second of third time I've seen people mention/recommend AEWard. I've not heard of them - anyone mind describing what their deal is, the link above isn't working for me for some reason. Will check them out again after work.
This is the second of third time I've seen people mention/recommend AEWard. I've not heard of them - anyone mind describing what their deal is, the link above isn't working for me for some reason. Will check them out again after work.
AE Ward is a Long established family firm now situated in Hatton garden. http://www.aewgems.co.uk/. Dennis.
Hello,
Has anyone used this website perchance for stones: http://www.thecuriousgem.co.uk/ ? They look nice and reputable in their team photo, and carry a few sizes of cabs I couldn't find anywhere else...
Faith
The Curious Gem are great - and often have some very pretty cabs, especially in some interesting semi-precious stones. I've been buying from Victoria for years, and have never been disappointed.
Joopy Gems in Hong Kong is good too, I have had several stones from Julia, only problem is being so far away, you have to plan well in advance.
Thanks George,
Its great to have a recommendation - I've been really impressed with the range of sizes they carry for some of the more unusual stones.
Thanks Pat too - I'd seen Joopy come up in some of my searches as well, good to know about the lead time though - not that I often have deadlines, but I am remarkably impatient
Faith
It doesnt take that long, but even if she posted next day it would take a few days to get here, so have to allow a week or so.
Faith depending what size you need jewellerymaker TV channel is good for inexpensive cabs..
This labradorite was one of 24 I bought for under £20.
You do have to persevere and buy when in stock.. But they do restock regularly..
I also bought 3 beautifully marked malachite cabs for around £18 the smallest is 22mm x 18mm.. Quite a bargain compared to the tiny ones cooksons list on their site..
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Hi Enigma there are a few suppliers of Opals in the UK , Who are probably a lot cheaper than opal auctions australia, I myself (John Allison Lapidary ) cut them but have not actually listed many yet , also Rich Dover( My Precious Gems) and Shannon Weiss ( 7 Forever Precious) , We all have Etsy Shops and Facebook groups each and are all members of a couple of Facebook lapidary / Smithing groups
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1654557401500400/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1413911112256201/
We also supply other stones too .
Last edited by J Allison; 17-01-2017 at 05:43 PM.
Thanks John, I will look them up
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