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Auctions

TZ-GEMS LIVE GEMSTONE AUCTIONS. Live Online Auctions of Cut Gems, Facet Rough, Beads and related materials, FREE to Register, Buy gems and jewelry direct from the suppliers. Sell your products on this Easy to use LIVE Auction Site. www.tz-gems.com/auction.

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Bead Shops

FIND BEAD SHOPS ONLINE! Search for Bead Shops in your area at www.stepbystepbeads.com/sbsbeads/beadshops.cfm

SOUTH SUN PRODUCTS Beads, Silver and Jewelry Superstore! We have the largest selection of beads and jewelry in United States. Huge selection of semiprecious beads, pearls, Swarovski, sterling silver pendants, findings, chain, rings, earrings, and more! Wholesale pricing available. Mon-Fri 8:30-7, Sat-Sun 10-5. 8601 Aero Dr. (enter at Sandrock Rd). (858) 309-5045. SouthSunProducts.com.

FREEPORT, MAINE. THE BEADIN PATH, Vintage, collectible, contemporary, we have a huge selection! One of the country’s largest bead stores. Visit us online 24/7 at www.beadinpath.com.


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Beads/Bead Supplies

BEADS SHIPPED FROM CHINA. Factory Direct. No Retail. Decades experience. Amber, bone, ceramic, cinnabar, coral, enamel, findings, gemstone, pearl, horn, wood. Website jewelry catalog: www.cyberimport.com.
BRANDYWINE JEWELRY SUPPLY - Beads, Beading Supplies, Gemstones, Cabochons, Findings, Wire, Tools and Settings. Quality products, great prices, secure online ordering, prompt shipping. Printed pricelist available. www.BrandywineJewelrySupply.com.
A GRAIN OF SAND is one of the largest online suppliers of vintage & contemporary beads, including pearl beads, Swarovski crystal beads, and semi-precious stone beads. www.agrainofsand.com.
BEAD and PEARL SUPPLIES online—jade, turquoise, agate, moonstone, spacers, etc. Key code LJ at checkout for 10% discount. Wholesale and retail, secure checkout at www.MrBead.com.
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Books & Videos

LAPIDARY JOURNAL, JEWELRY ARTIST, STEP BY STEP BEADS, STEP BY STEP WIRE COLORED STONE BACK ISSUES & SPECIAL ISSUES: Looking for an issue you don't have? Check out our Back Issues Store for available back issues.
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Custom Manufacturing & Design

METAL CASTING SERVICES: Custom Casting Services in 14K, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, and Aluminum. Design Protection, Low Setup costs, Complete One Stop Manufacturing, 100% Guaranty. SINCE 1948: CRANSTON CASTING CO., INC. 44 Worthington Rd., Cranston, RI 02920. Tel: (401) 467-8184, Fax: (401) 467-CAST, www.cranstoncasting.com.

IMAGERY ICONS. Fine castings in gold, silver, brass and bronze. Tailoring to the artist's needs. 25 years experience. References available. Strict confidentiality. Quick turn around. Phone: 719-475-1782 Fax: 719-522-9886. Email: Imageryicons2@msn.com; theimageryicons.com.

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Equipment

DEEP DISCOUNT DISTRIBUTORS for Crystalite, Diamond Pacific, MK Diamond Blades, Raytech, etc. Since 1979.
CRYSTALITE DIAMOND PRODUCTS:
Plated or resin belts: Up to 30% off
Crystalring, Turbine Wheels: Up to 37% off
Standard, Steel Discs: Up to 35% off
Polishing Laps: Up to 35% off
DIAMOND PACIFIC DIAMOND PRODUCTS:
The Pixie $1,095.00
The Genie $1,585.00
The Titan $2,595.00
2 Galaxy Wheels for Genie $236.00
4 Nova Wheels for Genie $350.00
MK-303 SINTERED BLADES with very high diamond concentration:
6"x.032: $39.50
8"x.032: $48.50
10"x.032: $52.50
Specify arbor size.
RAYTECH PRODUCTS: Call.
Full range of lapidary products available at great savings. Prices subject to change. Add shipping and handling. Visa, MasterCard welcome. Free Sales Flyers. BOMBAY BAZAR. BOX 770727, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. Phone: (800) 678-8450.
www.thebombaybazar.com.

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Fossils

WWW.TWOGUYSFOSSILS.COM, Trilobites, amber, insects, leaves, bones, teeth, crinoids, crabs, ammonites, ferns, and more. DINOSAUR REPRODUCTIONS, models, and posters. TWO GUYS FOSSILS, 1 Lynnes Way, East Bridgewater, MA 02333; 1-800-FOSSILS; app@twoguysfossils.com.

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Gemology

www.PrettyRock.com offers gemological instruments and reference books for identifying gemstones and minerals. Visit website or send $3 for a catalog to PO Box 38930, Charlotte, NC 28278.

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Gems, Finished

BUY ONLINE precious semi-precious gemstones, diamonds, pearls, necklaces, rough gemstones, jeweler tools, handicrafts. Free catalog: deeprok@vsnl.com. DEEPAK'S ROKJEMPERL products, 61/10th khetwadi, Mumbai 400004 India. www.deepakgems.com.
BUY DIRECTLY FROM MANUFACTURER: All your needs in loose Diamonds Rare Colors Shapes Sizes etc, Discounts, Free Catalog, Jewelry's VIMAL DIAMONDS, 7B Monolith Bldg, 7-Neapen Sea Road, Mukesh Chowk, Mumbai-36, INDIA. www.vimaldiamonds.com; vimaldiamonds@aol.in - vimal902@gmail.com -Tel/Fax: +91 22 665 70274.

CAYMANITE: EXOTIC, RARE, Colorful, "Official" Gemstones of The Cayman Islands, B.W.I. Raw & Finished pieces sold by grm. wgt. Call Tom Bradford (702) 672-5354 or email @ teb0077@msn.com, for info. & pricing.
CEYLON GEMS - Beautiful, natural, highest quality gemstones from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Blue and fancy sapphires, spinels, garnets, moonstones and a host of other precious and semi-precious stones. Attractive wholesale and retail prices. Website: www.ceygems.com; Email: info@ceygems.com; Phone: 1-800-765-1934; Fax: 775-317-1235.
EXCLUSIVE TANZANITES, Tanzanian Supplier. Wholesale Priced Cut Tanzanites & Jewelry. Buy Direct Online. http://www.exclusivetanzanites.com.
FINISHED CABS: Turquoise, Bisbee, Morenci, #8, Maw sit-sit, gaspeite, ox blood red coral: pink and orange, chrysocolla, chatoyant azurite, chatoyant malachite. ALL AMERICAN LAPIDARY. 520-730-6872. www.allamericanlapidary.com.
FIRE AGATE FOR SALE. Large inventory of rough, cut and windows (all qualities) from Deer Creek and Slaughter Mountain. Ryszard 1-604-947-9004; ryszardk@shaw.ca; www.fireagateartstudio.com.
FREE WHOLESALE CATALOGUE. Most Varieties Of Gemstones Included At Lowest Wholesale Direct Importer Prices. jimsstones@aol.com 330-453-4628 JIM'S GEMOLOGY, 1322 Harrisburg Road NE, Canton, Ohio 44705-1851.
HOW TO BUY and sell gems for profit? www.gembuying.com.
INCREDIBLE AND DIVERSE selection of rare semi-precious gemstone beads from around the world. Including aquamarine, rubies, sapphires, kunzite, larimar, fire agate, fossils and much more. Specializing in the extraordinary and the unusual. Retail & Wholesale available. WWW.BEADIT.COM. beads@beadit.com or call (514) 481-1375.
REAL DESIGNER DRUSY AND RUTILATED QUARTZ by Gregory L. Genovese. Pairs, singles, and 3-stone sets. Rare, natural colors, real black drusy, the highest quality available on the market. Also, large selection of unusual Jaspers, Agates and more. Everything that you'll need to set you apart from the rest. Visa, MC and Amex Accepted. www.sweetgemstones.com.

SPECIALIST AUCTIONS SITE OPALS/GEMSTONES. Direct from verified sellers 60,000 items sold NR $1 auctions every day. www.opalauctions.com; www.gemrockauctions.com.
SRI LANKA GEMS - Blue Sapphires, Rubies, Catseyes, Alexandrites, rare gems, premier collection - online – www.cresla.com. CRESCENT LAPIDARY, 453/1 Havelock Road, Columbo 06 Sir Lanka.
www.pedrabonitagemstones.com - Unusual one of a kind natural cabochons and colored gemstones for jewelers and collectors. Fast, reliable shipping. New arrivals monthly. Satisfaction guaranteed. 970-349-9327 info@pedrabonitagemstones.com.
www.gemrite.com offers fine rare custom gems faceted in US by a local gemstone artist, specializing in high end gems that are untreated or low heat only. All treatments disclosed. Perfect for collectors or custom jewelry. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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Jewelry Making Supplies

NAJA TOOL & SUPPLY For every benchworking tool; including metals, 3M products, solders, wire, gemstones, benches, hand tools, casting, tumbling, and more. Call for jewelry class schedule at CLEAR CREEK ACADEMY. 303-426-6284 or 888-340-6252. www.najatools.com.
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Minerals

UNUSUAL MINERAL SPECIMENS. Find unique meteorites, fossils, and fine jewelry at chrolithix.com. Discover minerals from classic localities And 14k pink tourmaline jewelry. CHROLITHIX CORP, Box 901, Summit, NJ 07901; dave@chrolithix.com. No printed catalog.
MINERAL COLLECTORS, find new collecting locations in our Fee Mining Directory online at www.lapidaryjournal.com/feemining.

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Miscellaneous

HOW TO BE a successful gem merchant? www.gembuying.com

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Opals

SPECIALIST AUCTIONS SITE OPALS/GEMSTONES.
Direct from verified sellers 60,000 items sold NR $1 auctions every day. www.opalauctions.com; www.gemrockauctions.com.

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Pearls

WWW.ORIENTALPEARLS.NET cultured freshwater loose pearl strands direct from our OWN pearl farms in China at low wholesale cost. Get ANY colored Pearls in ANY Shapes/Sizes/Quantities. BBB. $5 coupon at http://www.orientalpearls.net/coupon4ja.
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Prospecting & Mining

FEE MINING DIRECTORY. Look for fee mining sites to visit - online at www.lapidaryjournal.com/feemining/

HERKIMER DIAMONDS-HERKIMER, N.Y. Thruway Exit 30. Mining 1 Apr. thru 1 Dec. (barring snow.) Special rate for prospectors and families. HERKIMER MOTEL RES. Toll Free: 1-877-656-6835.

www.CapistranoMining.com - Home mining for Benitoite, Montana Sapphire and more. Mine Gravel packs for sale. Direct from the mines to you. Mine for your own gem rough to facet or Cab. Order today.
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Rock Shops

Worldofrocks.com - Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Arrowheads, Meteorites, Specialties of the Month, Beads and Classes. Monday- Saturday. 734-481-9981. I-94 exit 183, North. 42 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
CENTRAL, IN: SPENCER LAPIDARY. Home of "Spheres by Spencer"- Rough rock, equipment, fossils, minerals, crystals, tumble polished stones, supplies, specimens, tumble rough, slabs, cabochons, books, unique jewelry made here in our shop. Custom cutting, slabbing, polishing & spheres from your rough. Tuesday to Saturday 10am– 6pm. 9033 W 1000 N. Elwood, IN; 765-552-0784. www.spencerlapidary.com.
EUREKA, CALIFORNIA ROCK SHOP, large selection of rough gem materials, cut gemstones, beads, jewelry. Stop by and see the fine quality rough and gems, many items available that we keep in storage, call and make an appointment if you have specific interests. rough- Blue Chalcedony, Pink Opal, Rhodochrosite, Amethyst, Honey Opal, Druzy Chalcedony, Purple chalcedony, Montana Agate. Cut stones- Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Fire Opal, Garnet, Jadeite, Kunzite, Lapis, Moonstone, Nephrite, Opal, Peridot, Rhodochrosite, Ruby, Rubelite, Sapphire ,Tourmaline , Topaz, Tanzanite Tsavorite, Zircon and more. Also selection of gemstone beads. Custom jewelry. Good selection, best prices. RAINBOW GEMS, 2837 F Street (Henderson Center), Eureka, California 95501. 707-443-5017, 707-442-5210. E-mail:rainbowgem2000@yahoo.com.

ROCK SHOP LIQUIDATORS. We have over 30 years experience in Rock shop buying and selling old stock and recently closed shops. We will liquidate your inventory for a fixed fee of final sales. We are located in the prime selling area of Tucson, Arizona. Contact Tony @ 520-398-7359 or Joe @ 915-584-5180; email calroq@cox.net.

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Rough: New Era Gems

NEW ERA GEMS’ WEBSITE - Shop online at www.neweragems.com. We offer our complete catalog online as well as showcasing select pieces of rough and cut gemstones, quartz and mineral specimens, lapidary equipment and supplies, and carvings! Get up to date information on new materials and discounts, check out our show schedule, and even meet the staff! Order online or contact us by phone in the US and Canada tollfree at 1-800-752-2057, internationally at (530) 272-1334, by fax at (530) 272-2985, and e-mail neweragems@hotmail.com. Satisfaction or your money back... Guaranteed!

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Rough For Cabbing

AGATES AND JASPERS; new and old materials, cabs and rough. Carrasite, Cripple Creek, Succor Creek, Owyhee Sunset, Polka Dot, Amethyst Sage, Hidden Valley, Spring Mountain, Graveyard Point and Rainbow Ridge Plume, Owyhee Blue Opal, extended list on web. www.silverstreams.com. E-mail: customerservice@silverstreams.com.
SAPPHIRE-RUBY OPAQUE ROUGH (corundum) for cabbing sizes 1/4 to 1", $20 per pound plus shipping costs. Email order to: artbygod@bellsouth.net. Fax order: 3055739343. NO COD.s. Satisfaction guaranteed (customer pays shipping to and from).
SUGILITE and CHRYSOPRASE and much more; We specialize in Sugilite rough and cabs, also other rough materials. Contact GTM Sales by phone (949) 813-6893 Or by email at, gtmusa@gmail.com.
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Rough For Carving
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LAPIDARY ROUGH direct from source in Africa. We mine Unakite, Howlite, Green Aventurine, Lepidolite, Bloodstone, Mtorolite, Kyanite, Tigerseye. Please direct enquiries to Freddie at crossbergminerals@gmail.com.
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Rough For Faceting

www.PrettyRock.com offers premium quality faceting rough for discriminating gemcutters. Visit our website or send $3 for a catalog to PO Box 38930, Charlotte NC 28278.
FREE PC FACETING and Ray Tracing Program. Works like faceting machine. Calculates brilliance. Makes pictures. Includes free wholesale price list rough and cut stones. jimsgemology@aol.com.
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Rough: Willowbrook Gems & Gifts

WILLOWBROOK GEMS AND GIFTS: 735 Plainfield Road Willowbrook, Illinois 60527. We Accept: Checks, Credit Cards, Paypal Or Money Transfers. Stop by the store or call us at: 630-973-3760 fax: 630-214-5387 or visit the Web at: www.willowbrookgemsandgifts.com; e-mail: internationalrough@yahoo.com.
RED KENYAN PYROPE GARNET. 1 to 4gr sizes, 70% facet clean. 50cts - $10.00, 100cts $15.00, 200cts - $25.00. www.willowbrookgemsandgifts.com.
CONGO PINK ORCHARD RHODOLITE GARNET. 2.5ct to 10ct sizes, 50 to 60% facet clean. 50cts - $15.00, 100cts - $25.00. www.willowbrookgemsandgifts.com
TANZANIAN CHRYSOBERYL FACET ROUGH. 2 to 6ct sizes, 60 to 75% facet clean 50cts - $15.00, 100cts - $25.00. www.willowbrookgemsandgifts.com.
TANZANIAN GOLDEN CATS EYE OPAL. Large Premium 5gr to over 20gr sizes. 100cts - $25.00, 200cts - $40.00, 500cts - $70.00. www.willowbrookgemsandgifts.com.
PRINCE WALES ISLAND ALASKA EPIDOTE. Very Rare in mixed Facet and Cab grade 1gr to 10gr plus sizes. 50cts - $100.00, 100cts - $150.00. www.willowbrookgemsandgifts.com
HOT BRAZIL FACET PREFORMS. Assorted Color 80 to 90% facet clean, for Cutting 5x7mm and under. 50cts - $25.00, 100cts - $40.00, 200cts - $70.00. www.willowbrookgemsandgifts.com
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Schools & Education

CHARLOTTE LAPIDARY ARTS AND JEWELRY DESIGN. Expert instructors on lapidary, gold and silversmithing, casting, beading, pearl knotting, wax carving, casting, metal clay, wire. 11500 E. Independence Blvd., Suite E, Matthews, NC. (704) 847-7099; www.lapidarysource.com.
LOOK FOR MORE CLASSES online BEADWORK, BEAD-MAKING & JEWELRY-MAKING CLASSES - You can now browse a wide variety of beading classes online at www.StepbyStepBeads.com. You can also find more Jewelry Making classes listed at www.lapidaryjournal.com/jewelryclasses/.

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Services, Business & Financial

GEM PROFITS! Whether it's making money in the gem business or acquiring fine gems for your personal collection we may have help for you. Serious money dealers/investors, schedule your FREE 10min. consultation with world-renowned authority. www.gembuying.com/cadasrotr2.
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Services, Lapidary

PRIMO LAPIDARY AND DIAMOND cutting. Rough gemstone cutting, faceted or cabochon, fancy and other shapes and cuts. Inlay in any jewelry, carving and repairs. PRIMO JEWELRY, INC, 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. #110, Troy, MI 48084; (248) 220-1663 FAX: (248) 220-1604; info@primojewelryinc.com.
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Shows & Exhibitions

UPCOMING INTERWEAVE BEAD SHOWS
Featuring hands-on jewelry-making workshops with expert instructors, plus shopping for unique materials and supplies. Sign up for web coupons, view classes and vendors, and more at each show mini-site.
BEAD FEST PHILADELPHIA: AUGUST 21-24, 2008
MAIN AVE. MINERAL FAIRE 1027 N. Main Ave, Tucson, Arizona. Dealer spaces available for 2009 Gem and Mineral show, in the heart of the Tucson Show Mineral and Fossil District. Call Tony @520-398-7359 or 707-206-5650. Dates for show are January 30, 2009 to February 14, 2009 10AM till 5PM.
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Websites

FREEPORT, MAINE. THE BEADIN PATH, Vintage, collectible, contemporary, we have a huge selection! One of the country’s largest bead stores. Visit us online 24/7 at www.beadinpath.com.


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