Buying rough gemstones, in the UK

[MMM Jewellery]

Hi
I want to buy single rough uncut gemstones in the uk (to avoid steep postage and VAT handling fees).
-Can anyone recommend some good suppliers?
-In particular I want one, or a few, rough spinel with more or less pefect octahedral dimensions in the 1-3 carat/ 6-10 mm range, but I'm not too concerned about clarity/inclusions.
Something similar to this but a bit bigger would be nice:
http://prettyrock.com/php/facet-roug...-spinel.php%3F
Thanks for your help
Matt

[Lucie]

Is this any use?

http://www.aewgems.co.uk/Price%20Lis...ce%20Lists.htm

[MMM Jewellery]

Thanks Lucie- A.E Ward seems to be only cut stones- I'm after uncut stones.
Cheers Matt

[mizgeorge]

One of rock and gem fairs would be a good bet - there are a few coming up: http://www.rockngem.co.uk/show-dates.html - their exhibitors list might also provide some good sources, though the current list seems very incomplete as it seems to include only people who've filled out their questionnaire.

[SteveLAO]

these guys any use?

http://www.rockshopwholesale.com

[Dennis]

Googling Lapidary Suppliers brought up a number of companies, including this:

http://www.ukge.com/en-GB/Lapidary/R...FUoOwwoddX0AUw And this:

http://www.manchesterminerals.co.uk/...eralRange.html

Changing the search to Uncut Gemstones brigs this:

http://nortonsafe.search.ask.com/web...t=sb&qsrc=2869

So I don't think you need do more than try other key words. Dennis.

[lightingridge]

I have three trays of polished Opel's to unload. Interested?

[Dennis]

This thread is sooo last year dear.

[glitterandgem]

you could always ask on this facebook group for rough or cut stones all uk based
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1654557401500400/

[china]

lightingridge

Photo's, prices, quality, carats ??