Good supplier ?

[Mia]

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 ?

[Joe]

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.

[mizgeorge]

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.

[Dennis]

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.

[Mia]

Thank you everyone.

[Joe]

Thanks Dennis, a new one for my list!!