Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Good supplier ?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Co Armagh N.Ireland
    Posts
    43

    Default Good supplier ?

    In my evening class we are about to embark on stone setting. I want to purchase reasonably priced stones as I imagine first attempts will be less than perfect !
    Has anyone used an Indian company - jewellerysupermart.com ?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Posts
    313

    Default

    I've bought stuff from a variety of eastern countries with fairly limited satisfaction - even when the stone is of advertised quality (rarely) it is almost never well cut. They're cheap but not a bargain in my experience.

    For the cheaper end of the spectrum I do use Magpie Jewellers, who also sell on ebay. They're OK.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    cotswolds
    Posts
    3,383

    Default

    I also use Magpie for cheap stuff. If I want slightly better from people I trust, then Affinity Gems are always extremely reliable, and have a great range of stones and prices.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Central London
    Posts
    8,845

    Default

    Bellore, bellore have lots of inexpensive cabochons, for example garnets or rainbow moonstones. If you need faceted stones I suggest a pack of assorted CZs possibly from Cooksons. I have used these loads of times and they don't look cheap when made up. Dennis.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Co Armagh N.Ireland
    Posts
    43

    Default

    Thank you everyone.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Posts
    313

    Default

    Thanks Dennis, a new one for my list!!

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Central London
    Posts
    8,845

    Default

    I hope they do you well by mail order, Joe. As you will have noted, Bellore have a showroom in Greville street on my tour of Hatton Garden. As they are the nearest to my tube station, they are often my first port of call and sometimes I have to go no further.
    The place is always seething with students and hobbyists of every kind. If I need something really cheap such as coloured tiger tail for only one necklace they have been known not to charge me and all with good humour.
    One of the things I bought from there is a large piece of soldering board, 20x30 cm. In fact I cut it in half, but I feel much safer with it when using my mini-torch at the bench. It is also soft enough to take pins easily.
    A good weekend to all of you, Dennis.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Ash, Surrey, UK
    Posts
    66

    Default

    if there are rock n gem shows in ireland (not sure, you will have to look up their site) these are good if you want to handle the stones before buying. i find these shows have a wide range of prices & quality, so something for everyone. and also really unusual cuts sometimes.

    ive used magpie in the past too, and they were very good via ebay.

    also marcia lanyon, and i have also picked up some really lovely & good value from cooksons too - dont forget cooksons

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •