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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MINERALS & FOSSILS Books, Specimens, Boxes & Display
GIFT Suggestions
SALE items - Clearance
Ready-made JEWELLERY incl Gem Bead strings.
STONE GIFTS: Spheres, Eggs, Carvings, Candles, Hearts.
JEWELLERY-MAKING SUPPLIES (Tools, Findings, Books, Silver, PMC)
STONE POLISHING: Tumblers, Faceting, Rough rock, Saws, Books, Lapidary
GEMSTONES: Faceted, Cabochon, Tumbled, Beads.
CATALOGUE: Printed or CD + Price List (Free pdf download)

Set of 7 Chakra tumbled gems in Wooden Case
Set of 7 Chakra tumbled gems in Wooden Case
(Ref: 29-679)


'AAA' -Grade Rock Crystal Quartz Skull 11cms
'AAA' -Grade Rock Crystal Quartz Skull 11cms
(Ref: RockXtlSkull790)


Hand carved group of three Elephants in Lapis Lazuli
Hand carved group of three Elephants in Lapis Lazuli
(Ref: ElephGroupLapis)


Chrome-plated, steel neck mandrels from India
Chrome-plated, steel neck mandrels from India
(Ref: NeckMandrel)


PENDANT Chakra Star 7-stone St.Sil
PENDANT Chakra Star 7-stone St.Sil
(Ref: 83-326)


A Grade Rock Crystal Quartz 14.5cms Obelisk
A Grade Rock Crystal Quartz 14.5cms Obelisk
(Ref: ObeliskXtl145)


Agatised fossil wood from Indonesia 13cms x 5cms 1.37Kgs
Agatised fossil wood from Indonesia 13cms x 5cms 1.37Kgs
(Ref: FossilWoodIndo1370)


Seraphinite tumble-polished 'L' Russia (carded)
Seraphinite tumble-polished 'L' Russia (carded)
(Ref: 23-878)


Hand crafted Thulite Tri-lobe Pendant in Sterling Silver
Hand crafted Thulite Tri-lobe Pendant in Sterling Silver
(Ref: ThuliteTriLobe)


Stress-reliever Thumbstone in Chevron Amethyst Quartz
Stress-reliever Thumbstone in Chevron Amethyst Quartz
(Ref: ThumbstoneAmeth)


Madagascan Agatised fossil Wood Sphere Approx 8cms
Madagascan Agatised fossil Wood Sphere Approx 8cms
(Ref: SphereFossilWood)



Our Company

Import/Export

We regularly receive container loads of rough and semi-precious gemstone products and associated gift items from scources all over the world.
As one of the top importers of these products into Europe we can offer quality at very competitive prices. Our extended premises have resulted in improved display areas and greater stock holding.

Goods Inward
Company BackgroundCompany Background
Established in 1972, by engineering graduates - twins John (seen - almost ! - to the left in the photo below) and Peter Hilton - both of whom are still active partners in the business.
Manchester Minerals (Retail) & Hilton Bros Ltd (Wholesale) are now recognised as a leading European specialist mail-order supplier of Lapidary and Jewellery-making supplies, crystals and gemstones.
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Amethyst Mine

Company HistoryCompany History
The business developed from a hobby, in the early 70's, into a retail business with five stores in the North West of England and Worldwide Mail-Order sales.
Increased purchasing power enabled the twin brothers to travel the world in search of interesting , competitive and quality products to market. Subsequently a wholesale business(Hilton Bros Ltd) was established and this quickly overtook Manchester Minerals as the major player in their field. The retail shops were closed down - with the exception of Stockport - as the wholesale company grew and became the prime scource of supply for many similar businesses throughout Europe.
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Internet

We are taking advantage of the rapid increase in internet involvement throughout the World and this site is enhancing our share of the market. We have now developed our Actinic on-line trading site, to allow registered wholesale customers to also purchase on-line (click on the Hilton Logo link in the left-hand frame).

<span style='color: #ffff00;'>Good Stocks and Fast Service</span>

Good Stocks and Fast Service

We try to ensure that all the items in our catalogue are available ex-stock.
In order to achieve this we use Sage computerised accounting linked to our Actinic powered online store.
Inevitably, for such a large range (over 10,000 products), there will be occasions when items are unavailable and a back-order system ensures that those goods will be despatched as soon as possible.

LocationLocation
Both our companies operate from a conveniently located modern warehouse unit, with good on-site car parking.
(Next to 'B&Q' & 'Decathlon Sport' Superstores and Junction 1 of the M60) .

Trading Hours

Manchester Minerals:
our retail showroom is open Monday to Saturday inclusive from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Closed Sundays, Bank Holidays and the week between Xmas and New Year.

Hilton Bros (Lapidary) Ltd;
our trade counter and warehouse is open Monday to Friday inclusive from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.. Closed Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays and the week between Xmas and New Year

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. July 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


CHAKRA Pendulum with bead & St.Silver Chain
CHAKRA Pendulum with bead & St.Silver Chain


ACRYLIC Adjustable Easel
ACRYLIC Adjustable Easel


Gem Boxes
Gem Boxes


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


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


Crystal Glass Caps
Crystal Glass Caps


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


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