Manchester Minerals, Georges Road, STOCKPORT, Cheshire. SK4 1DP, UK, Tel: 0161 477 0435Manchester Minerals, Georges Road, STOCKPORT, Cheshire. SK4 1DP, UK, Tel: 0161 477 0435
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STONE GIFTS: Spheres, Eggs, Carvings, Candles, Hearts.
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STONE POLISHING: Tumblers, Faceting, Rough rock, Saws, Books, Lapidary
GEMSTONES: Faceted, Cabochon, Tumbled, Beads.
CATALOGUE: Printed or CD + Price List (Free pdf download)

Fossil Jurassic Ammonite Dactylioceras from Germany (carded)
Fossil Jurassic Ammonite Dactylioceras from Germany (carded)
(Ref: AmmonDactyl)


Hand carved 10cms Kambaba Jasper Elephant with raised trunk
Hand carved 10cms Kambaba Jasper Elephant with raised trunk
(Ref: ElephKambJasp)


Labradorite Feldspar Oval Pendant 40mm x 30mm
Labradorite Feldspar Oval Pendant 40mm x 30mm
(Ref: Labrad4030)


Hand crafted Snakeskin Agate 2-stone Pendant in Sterling Silver
Hand crafted Snakeskin Agate 2-stone Pendant in Sterling Silver
(Ref: SnakeskBiStonePend)


Mosaic Paua Shell Pear-shaped Pendant
Mosaic Paua Shell Pear-shaped Pendant
(Ref: PauaMosPearPend)


FOSSIL FISH Triassic Jianganicthys from China
FOSSIL FISH Triassic Jianganicthys from China
(Ref: 29-885)


Elastic multi-filament 0.5mm x 30 metres WHITE thread.
Elastic multi-filament 0.5mm x 30 metres WHITE thread.
(Ref: 46-202)


Polished Half Ammonite avge 40mm Pendant White Plated
Polished Half Ammonite avge 40mm Pendant White Plated
(Ref: AmmonHalf40)


AMETHYST Quartz (cabbing qual.) Bolivia (100gms)
AMETHYST Quartz (cabbing qual.) Bolivia (100gms)
(Ref: 20-103A)


Carving Buddha 75mm
Carving Buddha 75mm
(Ref: 29-218)


Fossil Jurassic (163m years) AMMONITE White
Fossil Jurassic (163m years) AMMONITE White
(Ref: 29-815)



Manchester Minerals
<span style='color: #ffff00;'>Welcome To Crystals and Gemcraft.</span>

Welcome To Crystals and Gemcraft.

Established 1972. Supplier of Lapidary and Jewellery-making Tools and Equipment, STONE POLISHER ( STONE TUMBLER or PEBBLE POLISHER ), Natural Crystals & Gemstones, Sterling Silver sheet and wire. Retail and Wholesale.
Click here to enter our (RETAIL) on-line store.

Gift idea  ...  Tumble-polisher Special OfferGift idea ... Tumble-polisher Special Offer
We are offering this tumble polishing machine - complete with grit and polish, instructions and a comprehensive booklet - at a DISCOUNTED bundle price.
***** STONE TUMBLER OFFER APPLIES ONLY TO ORDERS PLACED ON-LINE *****
Click here, or on the image, for more information of available stone polishers.
The stone polisher shown above is one of the most popular items from our range and is compact and easy to use. We are also offering a free instruction booklet (Ref 16-025) with most pebble polishers ordered on line.
Tumble polishing machines are ideal for children or adults embarking on the Lapidary (art of stone polishing) hobby.
Tumbled stone
Tumble polisher ( stone polisher or pebble polisher ) and most items, from our retail range of over 10,000 products, may be ordered on-line through this site.
##### ON-LINE ORDERS DESPATCHED WITHIN 24 Hrs OF RECEIPT) ######
<span style='color: #ffff00;'>Catalogue</span>

Catalogue

Our, full-colour, 176-page catalogue (Issue 24) details all of the products available through this site plus many more - too numerous to list. You can obtain an Adobe pdf copy of our complete catalogue (updated) on CD (includes other documents such as tumbling instruction booklet and 'Special Stone List') if you prefer.
Some sections of the catalogue can be downloaded in Adobe PDF format from the relative part of our on-line store.
A charge of £2.50 is made for our catalogue to minimize waste and maintain the lowest possible product prices.
Click here for details of how to obtain our Catalogue

Lapidary Beginners CoursesLapidary Beginners Courses
For some time now, we have been holding regular one-to-one courses (in our newly-refurbished workshop) for people (over 16 years old) wishing to learn the basics of lapidary and gem-cutting. Available dates for the courses appear on our web-site so keep checking for up-dates. You can also purchase a Tuition Voucher as an unusual and practical gift.
Click here for further detail including a brochure.
<span style='color: #ffff00;'>Clearance Lines</span>

Clearance Lines

We have added a new section offering some of our remnant stock, from previous issues of our catalogue, at HALF the listed price.
Click here to go to the SALE section of our on-line store. These discounts only apply to on-line purchases.

Stockport Winter
<span style='color: #ffff00;'>On-line QUANTITY DISCOUNTS</span>

On-line QUANTITY DISCOUNTS

As an incentive to encourage our retail customers to order on-line, we have introduced a special web-based quantity discounting scheme on many items within our on-line store, however customers requiring wholesale prices must still contact us by post or fax (0161 480 5095) and provide 'proof-of-trading' - or better still click on the TRADE SALES Hilton Bros link in the left-hand frame and then complete the on-line registration form.

Wholesale Trade Sales This site is Retail only: If you are in business and are seeking wholesale prices we are now operating a new (restricted access) site allowing on-line ordering by registered customers.
Click here - or on the image - to go to our trade site.
Gift IdeasGift Ideas
We've selected our most popular items and grouped them in a GIFT IDEA section: including this beautiful carving, hand-cut from Labradorite
Click here - or on image - to go to our GIFT section.
<span style='color: #ffff00;'>Necklaces</span>

Necklaces

We have a large selection of natural gemstone necklaces including the Gemstone Chakra-coloured tumbled necklace shown here. Click here for more information

Brazilian shipmentBrazilian shipment
Arrival of a recent full container of Brazilian gemstone products.
<span style='color: #ffff00;'>Cut Gemstones</span>

Cut Gemstones

In addition to our regular stock of gemstones we are now offering our full range of 'Special Gemstones' for on-line sales such as this MOLDAVITE. It is not practical - nor does it make economic sense - for us to photograph every stone but we have started to add in some images of the better stones and we will add to these images over the coming months.
Click here to see some of our (illustrated) gemstones.

Best Selling Items


Beach Mini Tumbler (Special Offer) incl barrel.
Beach Mini Tumbler (Special Offer) incl barrel.


Tumble Gem Mix 'M/L' 500gm pot
Tumble Gem Mix 'M/L' 500gm pot


PENDANT Labradorite Blue Moonstone St.Sil
PENDANT Labradorite Blue Moonstone St.Sil


Carving Angel Pendant 25mm Wide Wing Asstd Set of 12
Carving Angel Pendant 25mm Wide Wing Asstd Set of 12


QUARTZ Xtl Double-terminated (Pack of 50gms)
QUARTZ Xtl Double-terminated (Pack of 50gms)


Evans 'Junior' Tumbler 'Special Offer' Bundle
Evans 'Junior' Tumbler 'Special Offer' Bundle


STAINLESS-STEEL SHOT (1 Kg)
STAINLESS-STEEL SHOT (1 Kg)


Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - 176 pages
Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - 176 pages


PENDANT Chakra graduated 7-stone drop St. Silver
PENDANT Chakra graduated 7-stone drop St. Silver


TUMBLING QUARTZ MIX (Pack of 700gms)
TUMBLING QUARTZ MIX (Pack of 700gms)


AMBER with INSECT in Mag.Box
AMBER with INSECT in Mag.Box


MAGIC of CRYSTAL/GEM 3rd Edtn.
MAGIC of CRYSTAL/GEM 3rd Edtn.

New Products

Fossil Jurassic Ammonite Dactylioceras from Germany (carded)

Fossil Jurassic Ammonite Dactylioceras from Germany (carded)

£2.95

This specimen of Jurassic (~172 million years old) Dactylioceras athleticum is from a classic collecting locality in Schlaifhausen, Germany..

These orange-brown specimens measure on average 2-3cms across and clearly show the full (or part) coiled and ribbed shell structure. The ribs are inclined slightly forward and either simple or forking at the end.

Collected from almost every continent and abundant throughout Europe including England and these fine specimens from Germany.
(Note: Fossil will be supplied on a descriptive card and three examples are shown in the illustration to indicate natural product variation)

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Hand carved 10cms Kambaba Jasper Elephant with raised trunk

Hand carved 10cms Kambaba Jasper Elephant with raised trunk

£40.87

Kambaba Jasper is relatively new to the semi-precious world of gemstones and is sometimes sold as Crocodile Jasper and incorrectly as 'Nebula Stone'. This material from Madagascar is a sedimentary fossil Stromatolite Algae.
Collectors of Elephant objects will relish the chance to acquire this unusual pale to dark green representation of an African Elephant with up-turned trunk. Size overall 10cms and height 8cms with a weight of 370gms.
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Labradorite Feldspar Oval Pendant 40mm x 30mm

Labradorite Feldspar Oval Pendant 40mm x 30mm

£46.94

This beautiful gemstone exhibits brilliant iridescence as a result of light refracting within lamellar crystal intergrowths. Helen has selected high quality material from Madagascar and carefully orientated it before slabbing and polishing to achieve maximum visual drama from this Feldspar mineral.
Ensuring the impact of the flashes of colour, Helen has chosen to mount this large (4cms x 3cms) gem in a plain-bezel setting with a solid back - also offering security. A simple tube bail, surmounting solid beads, has been soldered to the bezel as a classic means of supporting the gem from the (supplied) silky neckcord. Another Helen Hilton classic pendant, entirely fabricated by hand, from Sterling Silver.
The pendant is being offered in a magnetic closure presentation box making it ideal as a gift for a special occasion - or just nicely presented if you want to secure it for yourself !
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Hand crafted Snakeskin Agate 2-stone Pendant in Sterling Silver

Hand crafted Snakeskin Agate 2-stone Pendant in Sterling Silver

£95.00

With a remarkable eye for detail, Helen Hilton has designed and created this unique pendant in which she has ground and polished the semi-precious Agate in such a way that the natural coloured features of the stone flow with the design. Fabricated entirely from Sterling Silver and featuring dimple texturing and graduated solid beads. The tube through which the (supplied) natural leather cord passes is large enough to accommodate a chain if the wearer prefers.
The reverse side has satin-brushed solid backs to the burnished bezel stone settings and features a series of assorted size piercings accentuating the snakeskin theme. Overall 7cms x 3cms and weighing 22gms
Another exceptional and unique piece from Helen Hilton Gemcraft.
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Mosaic Paua Shell Pear-shaped Pendant

Mosaic Paua Shell Pear-shaped Pendant

£7.94

A double-sided, medium-domed, natural Paua Shell pendant with a white metal bezel setting and integral soldered bail. Overall pendant size is 40mm x 32mm and the hand-crafted mosaic consists of precision matched 5mm squares resulting in a consistent rainbow flash of colour from these New Zealand Abalone type shells.
The pendant is suitable for suspending from cord or chain (not included) and the bail is large enough to accommodate any size.
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FOSSIL FISH Triassic Jianganicthys from China

FOSSIL FISH Triassic Jianganicthys from China

£14.95

Showing a better natural state of preservation than our Wyoming fossil fish; these grey/cream sedimentary plaques average 8cms x 6cms and originate from Hubei Province in China. As each is natural and hand-prepared they will vary from our illustration but will be very similar. An interesting new source providing an exciting addition to any collection.
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Elastic multi-filament 0.5mm x 30 metres WHITE thread.

Elastic multi-filament 0.5mm x 30 metres WHITE thread.

£1.50

A plastic spool containing approximately 30 metres of 0.5mm thick white, multi-filament, thread capable of stretching up to three times the 'relaxed' length. Ideal for beading use for bracelets and chokers. Easy to knot and no needle is required.
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Polished Half Ammonite avge 40mm Pendant White Plated

Polished Half Ammonite avge 40mm Pendant White Plated

£9.95

Two specimens shown to illustrate natural variation of these high quality Madagascan fossils - however the size will be about 40mm. The rear of the fossil may show some evidence of multi-coloured Ammolite coating.
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AMETHYST Quartz (cabbing qual.) Bolivia (100gms)

AMETHYST Quartz (cabbing qual.) Bolivia (100gms)

£1.50

Better grade suitable for cabbing or sphere cutting - average piece size 200gms and 5cms.
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Carving Buddha 75mm

Carving Buddha 75mm

£20.00

Usually available in Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Blue-Grey Lapis, Brown Goldstone, Orange Aventurine or New Jade. (Please specify). If your choice is unavailable we will send a substitute.
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Fossil Jurassic (163m years) AMMONITE White

Fossil Jurassic (163m years) AMMONITE White

£9.95

We have a limited quantity of these fine Ammonite fossils from Madagascar. Each fossil has had the surrounding matrix cleaned off to reveal well-preserved shell markings and profile on both the front and rear elevations. Size is 6-7cms and weight average 65gms.
White shelled perisphinctes ammonite . Lower Jurassic 163 million years old
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Our Catalogue details over 10,000 items (the majority being available through this site) covering hobby and professional requirements for craft/workshop/therapy use. E & O E. Copyright: Manchester Minerals. February 2010

 
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Beach Mini Tumbler (Special Offer) incl barrel.
Beach Mini Tumbler (Special Offer) incl barrel.


Tumble Gem Mix 'M/L' 500gm pot
Tumble Gem Mix 'M/L' 500gm pot


PENDANT Labradorite Blue Moonstone St.Sil
PENDANT Labradorite Blue Moonstone St.Sil


Carving Angel Pendant 25mm Wide Wing Asstd Set of 12
Carving Angel Pendant 25mm Wide Wing Asstd Set of 12


QUARTZ Xtl Double-terminated (Pack of 50gms)
QUARTZ Xtl Double-terminated (Pack of 50gms)


Evans 'Junior' Tumbler 'Special Offer' Bundle
Evans 'Junior' Tumbler 'Special Offer' Bundle


STAINLESS-STEEL SHOT (1 Kg)
STAINLESS-STEEL SHOT (1 Kg)


Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - 176 pages
Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - 176 pages


PENDANT Chakra graduated 7-stone drop St. Silver
PENDANT Chakra graduated 7-stone drop St. Silver


TUMBLING QUARTZ MIX (Pack of 700gms)
TUMBLING QUARTZ MIX (Pack of 700gms)


AMBER with INSECT in Mag.Box
AMBER with INSECT in Mag.Box


MAGIC of CRYSTAL/GEM 3rd Edtn.
MAGIC of CRYSTAL/GEM 3rd Edtn.


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