Manchester Minerals

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 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.

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) ######

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 small charge (£2.50) is normally made for our printed catalogue - to minimize waste and assist in maintaining the lowest possible product prices - but we are waiving this charge (you pay only for the postage) during July and August as a holiday gesture !
Click here for details of how to obtain our Catalogue

Lapidary 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.

Gift Ideas
We've selected our most popular items and grouped them in a GIFT IDEA section: including this beautiful carving of a skull from Rock Crystal Quartz.
Click here - or on image - to go to our GIFT section.

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.

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.

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.

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 shipment
Arrival of a recent full container of Brazilian gemstone products.

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 GREEN AMETHYST. 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. £58.74find out more	Tumble Gem Mix 'M/L' 500gm pot £4.95find out more	CHAKRA Pendulum with bead & St.Silver Chain £4.95find out more

ACRYLIC Adjustable Easel £0.38find out more	Gem Boxes £0.51find out more	Evans 'Junior' Tumbler 'Special Offer' Bundle £91.64find out more

STAINLESS-STEEL SHOT (1 Kg) £25.00find out more	Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - 176 pages find out more	TUMBLING QUARTZ MIX (Pack of 700gms) £5.01find out more

Crystal Glass Caps £0.11find out more	MAGIC of CRYSTAL/GEM 3rd Edtn. £3.99find out more

New Products

Set of 7 Chakra tumbled gems in Wooden Case £10.16 A varnished wooden, hinged-lid, case containing seven large-sized tumble-polished natural gemstones. Identified by a gilded lid-label, each of the natural coloured gems represents the seven common chakra colours. The box measures 24.5cms x 4.0cms and weighs just over 1/4Kg. find out more	'AAA' -Grade Rock Crystal Quartz Skull 11cms £295.00 This hand-carved skull has been skilfully created from possibly the clearest Rock Crystal Quartz that we have ever handled in nearly forty years of trading ! An exceptional piece of unique sculpture with well-defined features and a high polish. Very slight internal veils attest to the natural origins of this intriguing object which measures 11cms by 7.5cms tall and weighs 790gms. find out more	Hand carved group of three Elephants in Lapis Lazuli £270.00 A stunning group of Elephants created from a single piece of mottled blue/grey Lapis Lazuli featuring tiny flashes of light from the characteristic pyrite inclusions. A heart-warming subject beautifully hand carved from material that is increasingly hard to obtain in such a consistent colour. This large carving (22cms in overall length and 11cms tall) weighs nearly 1.2Kgs. find out more

Chrome-plated, steel neck mandrels from India £58.75 Available in two sizes and offering exceptional value for money. These mandrels may not be the highest quality finish but represent an affordable option enabling expanded production capability. The larger size (92-105) has a collar measurement of about 13.5 inches and a shoulder width of 25cms. The smaller neck mandrel has a collar size of about 12 inches and a shoulder width of 19.5cms. Price of selected mandrel will be shown in the shopping cart. find out more	PENDANT Chakra Star 7-stone St.Sil £19.95 29mm overall and set with seven 4mm diameter faceted Chakra gems including Garnet (red), Peridot (green), Citrine (yellow), Amethyst (purple), Iolite (dark blue), Aquamarine (pale blue) and Agate (orange). find out more	A Grade Rock Crystal Quartz 14.5cms Obelisk £28.95 Exceptionally clear natural Rock Crystal Quartz with a diagonal striated veil near the apex showing some rainbow refraction. Overall 14.5cms tall and 3cms square base. Brazilian. Weight 1/4Kg. find out more

Agatised fossil wood from Indonesia 13cms x 5cms 1.37Kgs £32.20 A fine specimen showing growth rings and bark texture. This satin-polished fossil would be ideal as a free-standing cabinet specimen or as an unusual paperweight. find out more	Seraphinite tumble-polished 'L' Russia (carded) £2.95 This Russian (near Baikal Lake in Siberia) gem quality Chlinochlore (Chlorite) has a beautiful sparkle and sheen. It is said to be the premier healing stone of this age and recommended for strengthening and activating all Chakras. Hardness 2, Density 2.6. Origin: Koshunovskaia Mine find out more	Hand crafted Thulite Tri-lobe Pendant in Sterling Silver £48.50 An 'easy-to-wear, anywhere' pendant in the form of a baroque, tri-lobe low-dome, cabochon set in a plain-bezel, sterling silver, open-back mount. The unusual gemstone from Norway measures approximately 38mm and weighs 110cts. Thulite is a pink variety of Zoisite containing Manganese. An attractive hand-knotted cord (approx 21inch) of complimentary colour has been created by Helen and incorporates one of her classic hand-made 'S-Clasp' fasteners. A great gift idea ! We are including a magnetic catch presentation box without extra charge. find out more

Stress-reliever Thumbstone in Chevron Amethyst Quartz £3.95 An ergonomical stress-relieving gemstone that fits in the palm of your hand and has an smooth indentation for the thumb. Highly polished and very tactile. Made from South African Chevron Amethyst Quartz. The pear shaped piece has an overall dimension of 50mm x 35mm. find out more	Madagascan Agatised fossil Wood Sphere Approx 8cms £32.43 Agatised wood with cream brown and grey zones interspersed with a few small natural fracture lines. Weight 0.69Kgs. Supplied with a clear acrylic stand. find out more