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Sterling Silver 25 x 18 oval pendant with chequerboard cabochon
Sterling Silver 25 x 18 oval pendant with chequerboard cabochon


18 inch SNAKE Chain Sterling Silver
18 inch SNAKE Chain Sterling Silver


Jewellers Tool set in black wallet
Jewellers Tool set in black wallet


Copper SHEET 0.7mm 100x100
Copper SHEET 0.7mm 100x100


Cubic ZIRCONIA Black Flat Back Rd 6mm
Cubic ZIRCONIA Black Flat Back Rd 6mm


Pandora Style AMETHYST BEAD(Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver)
Pandora Style AMETHYST BEAD(Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver)


Geological Hammer 12oz with 22mm chisel tip. Wood Handle
Geological Hammer 12oz with 22mm chisel tip. Wood Handle


Silver Plated Copper Wire Rd 0.8mm (Pack of 6m)
Silver Plated Copper Wire Rd 0.8mm (Pack of 6m)


Magnetic Necklace Fastener SPHERE Silver Plated
Magnetic Necklace Fastener SPHERE Silver Plated


18 inch Snake Chain Silver Plated 1.2mm
18 inch Snake Chain Silver Plated 1.2mm



Faceted Real Gemstones

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Amethyst - Facet cut

Amethyst - Facet cut

Ref: FacetAmeth

We have a large range of Amethyst gemstones in two qualities: 'A' Grade tends to be clearer and deeper in colour. The 'B' Grade are generally paler and may have a slight cloudiness.

Amethyst is the Birthstone for February:
The word AMETHYST is derived from ther Greek, meaning 'Not Drunken'. According to mythology, the stone inspires fairness and a sense of duty.

All these stones are natural and untreated. Please see the shopping cart for the prices of your selected choice - changes may be made to your selection at any time by choosing 'view cart'
N.B. A copy of the full gemstone section of our current catalogue may be downloaded free-of-charge from the top of this section of our on-line store.
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1. Garnet - Facet cut (Ref: FacetGarnet)
2. Peridot - Facet cut (Ref: FacetPeridot)


Aquamarine - Facet cut

Aquamarine - Facet cut

Ref: FacetAqua

These faceted Aquamarine are standard commercial quality and the low price reflects the fact that they may be slightly cloudy and pale - but still good value.
Aquamarine is the Birthstone for March. The name is derived from sea-water and said to engender a spirit of hope and a promise of better things to come.
All these stones are natural and untreated. Please see the shopping cart for the prices of your selected choice - changes may be made to your selection at any time by choosing 'view cart'
N.B. A copy of the full gemstone section of our current catalogue may be downloaded free-of-charge from this 'Gemstone' part of our on-line store, in addition to our 'Special Stone' list detailing better quality individual stones.

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1. Peridot - Facet cut (Ref: FacetPeridot)
2. Amethyst - Facet cut (Ref: FacetAmeth)


Citrine - Facet cut

Citrine - Facet cut

Ref: FacetCitrine

We have a good standard range of Citrine gemstones in round and oval shapes.
Citrine is sometimes used as an alternative to Golden Topaz for the February Birthstone and is believed by some to ward off epilepsy and asthma and also cure insomnia.
Most of these gems are heat treated Amethyst and the colour may vary from pale yellow to deep gold.
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1. Amethyst - Facet cut (Ref: FacetAmeth)
2. Garnet - Facet cut (Ref: FacetGarnet)


Diamond - Facet cut

Diamond - Facet cut

Ref: FacetDiamond

We have a good stock of white cut Diamonds and the ones listed here show an average price for good commercial quality round brilliant cut stones. Please contact us if you have a specific requirement. We also have some black and other coloured diamonds - please see our 'special stone' list.
On the Moh's scale (1-10) of hardness, Diamond is 10. It is the hardest, natural, known substance to man. It is pure Carbon (black), which when compressed and fused at high temperature, deep inside the Earth, produces a brilliant white crystal (although it can be found in other colours).

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1. White Cubic-Zirconia - Facet cut (Ref: FacetCZ)
2. Topaz, blue. - Facet cut (Ref: FacetTopaz)


Emerald - Facet Cut - Extra Quality

Emerald - Facet Cut - Extra Quality

Ref: EmerExtra

Much prized and often more valuable than Diamonds of the same size, owing to the rarity, of this Beryl gem, in a good clear green quality. It is the Birthstone for May and is usually cut as an octagon (called an Emerald-Cut), to reduce the likelihood of damage to such a brittle stone.

These stones are generally a lighter colour and a clearer high grade than our commercial quality emeralds and will vary in depth.
Please contact us if better stones are required or see the Special Stone section of this web-site.

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1. Amethyst - Facet cut (Ref: FacetAmeth)
2. Peridot - Facet cut (Ref: FacetPeridot)


Emerald - Facet cut - Commercial Quality.

Emerald - Facet cut - Commercial Quality.

Ref: Emerald

Much prized and often more valuable than Diamonds of the same size, owing to the rarity, of this Beryl gem, in a good clear green quality. It is the Birthstone for May and is usually cut as an octagon (called an Emerald-Cut), to reduce the likelihood of damage to such a brittle stone.

These stones are not of a high grade and will vary in depth but they represent good value for money and are generally of a medium to dark green cloudy appearance making them suitable for replacement of missing stones in older jewellery.

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1. Sapphire - Facet Cut - Dark colour (Ref: FacetSapp)
2. Peridot - Facet cut (Ref: FacetPeridot)


Garnet - Facet cut

Garnet - Facet cut

Ref: FacetGarnet

We have a huge range of red Garnet gemstones and they may be ordered on-line here. (For other coloured Garnet see our 'special stone' list)
Garnet is the name given to a group of silicate minerals, varying slightly in composition, which result in a range of colours - except blue. Red (pyrope) is most commonly used for jewellery and was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Garnet is the Birthstone for January.
N.B. Garnet: Owing to their deep red colour,
these are usually cut shallow with a sharp girdle.
Use care when setting to avoid chipping.
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1. Amethyst - Facet cut (Ref: FacetAmeth)
2. Peridot - Facet cut (Ref: FacetPeridot)


Marcasite

Marcasite

Ref: Marcasite

The name comes from the Arabic word once used for Iron Pyrite (Fools Gold). These tiny stones are popular in Victorian costume jewellery. The all have faceted front faces with flat backs.


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1. Sapphire - Facet Cut - Light colour (Ref: FacetSappLight)
2. Emerald - Facet cut - Commercial Quality. (Ref: Emerald)


Peridot - Facet cut

Peridot - Facet cut

Ref: FacetPeridot

Our standard range of Peridot gemstones includes Round, Oval, Square, Octagonal and Pear shapes
Peridot is the Birthstone for August and is from the Arabic 'Faridat' meaning precious stone. Thought to cure mental and physical timidity and strengthen the nerves.
All these stones are natural and untreated. Please see the shopping cart for the prices of your selected choice - changes may be made to your selection at any time by choosing 'view cart'
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1. Amethyst - Facet cut (Ref: FacetAmeth)
2. Topaz, blue. - Facet cut (Ref: FacetTopaz)


Ruby - Facet cut

Ruby - Facet cut

Ref: FacetRuby

We have a large range of RUBY gemstones and the more common sizes of commercial quality gems may be ordered on-line here. (For better quality individual stones see our 'special stone' lists).
This red variety of Corundum is extremely hard - only Diamond is harder! - and is sometimes more valuable than a Diamond of a comparable size. It has been confused with red Spinel and the famous Black Princes' Ruby, in the English Imperial State Crown, is in fact a Spinel!
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2. Amethyst - Facet cut (Ref: FacetAmeth)


Sapphire - Facet Cut - Light colour

Sapphire - Facet Cut - Light colour

Ref: FacetSappLight

Sapphire
A gem variety of Corundum, like Ruby. The name comes from the Greek word for blue; it can be found in other colours however, such as white, yellow or green. Only red Corundum is called Ruby - pale red or pink is described as Sapphire. Commercially, most of the stones are dark blue to black.
Note that we do have darker Sapphire available - see item above in this section.
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1. Ruby - Facet cut (Ref: FacetRuby)
2. Emerald - Facet Cut - Extra Quality (Ref: EmerExtra)


Sapphire - Facet Cut - Dark colour

Sapphire - Facet Cut - Dark colour

Ref: FacetSapp

Sapphire
A gem variety of Corundum, like Ruby. The name comes from the Greek word for blue; it can be found in other colours however, such as white, yellow or green. Only red Corundum is called Ruby - pale red or pink is described as Sapphire. Commercially, most of the stones are dark blue to black. Note that we do have lighter Sapphire available - see next item in this section.
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People who bought this item also bought:

1. Peridot - Facet cut (Ref: FacetPeridot)
2. White Cubic-Zirconia - Facet cut (Ref: FacetCZ)


Smokey Quartz - Facet cut

Smokey Quartz - Facet cut

Ref: FacetSmokeyQtz

We have a large range of Smokey Quartz gemstones and all are low cost. These are sometimes incorrectly marketed as 'Cairngorm' but to use that name the stone should originate from Scotland - ours come from other parts of the World.
Predominently natural and untreated.
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1. Garnet - Facet cut (Ref: FacetGarnet)
2. Amethyst - Facet cut (Ref: FacetAmeth)


Topaz, blue. - Facet cut

Topaz, blue. - Facet cut

Ref: FacetTopaz

Our standard range of treated blue TOPAZ gemstones only includes Round & Oval at the present time.
Please see the shopping cart for the prices of your selected choice - changes may be made to your selection at any time by choosing 'view cart'
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1. Amethyst - Facet cut (Ref: FacetAmeth)
2. Peridot - Facet cut (Ref: FacetPeridot)


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