Gemstone suppliers for cabs

[diamonddan121]

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.

[Dennis]

AE Ward is a Long established family firm now situated in Hatton garden. http://www.aewgems.co.uk/. Dennis.

[Faith]

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

[mizgeorge]

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.

[Patstone]

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.

[Faith]

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

[Patstone]

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.

[1711]

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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[J Allison]

I use all the above but I must admit I like Etsy too and buy quite a bit through them.
For opals I buy direct from the opal auctions in Australia, I can spend hours on there ( I like opals lol)
https://www.opalauctions.com

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 .

[enigma]

Thanks John, I will look them up