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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



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Sterling Silver 25 x 18 oval pendant with chequerboard cabochon

Sterling Silver 25 x 18 oval pendant with chequerboard cabochon

Ref: SnapChequer

Supplied complete and ready-to-wear with Sterling Silver chain, bail and a presentation box: An ideal gift !


Price:£20.83 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£25.00 Including VAT at 20%

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Jewellers Tool set in black wallet

Jewellers Tool set in black wallet

Ref: 95-055

Set of seven high quality hand tools in a custom-made, velour-lined, faux leather wallet with a magnetic button closure.
The 5-inch brushed stainless steel cutters (side) and pliers (snipe, round, flat, curved snipe and nylon-faced flat) have sprung box joints and black sparkle comfort grips. Also included in the set is a satin polished pair of beading tweeezers.


Price:£24.58 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£29.50 Including VAT at 20%

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GEMOLOGISTS GIFT SET in Wooden Box

GEMOLOGISTS GIFT SET in Wooden Box

Ref: 95-097

Contains a quality 10x loupe,diamond tweezer and two types of stone holder,in a craftsman made fitted case.


Price:£20.82 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£24.98 Including VAT at 20%

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Hand crafted Sterling Silver Heart pendant with Dulcote Agate

Hand crafted Sterling Silver Heart pendant with Dulcote Agate

Ref: HHDulcoteHeart

A rare and beautiful English Agate found only in Dulcote quarry in Somerset.
Pierced and satinised on the reverse, with a hidden message. The heart measures about 4cms.
Includes an 18" Sterling Silver belcher chain and Magnetic-closure pendant box.


Price:£79.17 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£95.00 Including VAT at 20%

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Carving Heart 30mm Set of 12

Carving Heart 30mm Set of 12

Ref: 29-263

A selection of some of the World's best-known real natural Gemstones, hand-carved and polished into heart-shaped keepsakes; each about 3cms (just over one inch).
Selection of stones may vary from those illustrated but the size and presentation box (17cms x 15cms) will be the same.


Price:£24.00 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£28.80 Including VAT at 20%

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. Keyring with Quartz 'Window' pebble (Ref: QtzKeyring)
2. Tumble Gem Mix Average: 15-30mm, 500gms Jar (Ref: 32-098)


Evans 'Junior' Tumbler 'Special Offer' Bundle

Evans 'Junior' Tumbler 'Special Offer' Bundle

Ref: 10-033Bundle

TUMBLING MACHINE- Evans 'Junior'.
Fitted with a revolutionary drive ensuring trouble free operation. No more broken or slipping belts, this problem having been overcome by the use of a nylon reinforced toothed timing belt drive.
This is another low cost, but versatile and popular introduction to pebble-polishing for people of any age and it is supplied with two 700gm capacity barrels (total 3lbs), full instructions, abrasive/polish media (our pack ref 19-014: sufficient grit and polish - supplied in re-useable plastic containers - for the first batch: Course, Medium & Fine Silicon Carbide abrasive + Cerium Oxide) and a comprehensive booklet (16-025) entitled 'Tumble Stone Polishing' : all saving pounds off the normal list price.
***** This OFFER APPLIES ONLY TO ORDERS PLACED ON-LINE *****
This is a good value, reliable, machine and is ideal for beginners.. This machine is more versatile than the single barrel units as you could be running one barrel on polish, whilst the other is on grinding. Full 1400gms (3lbs) capacity making it ideal as a low-priced unit with the advantage of two barrels and low running cost (30 watt). British made.
N.B.Agate & Quartz mixed packs of tumbling rough shown are shown in this section and in the on-line store section headed 'Rough Rock'.
See also our smaller, single barrel, Beach Mini tumbler Ref 10-006Bundle2


Price:£71.95 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£86.34 Including VAT at 20%

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Our Instruction Booklet Ref 16-025 will be included free of charge at the time of ordering this machine

Our current catalogue (Issue 24) will be included without extra charge.


Click here to see the unique Evans drive.

People who bought this item also bought:

1. TUMBLING QUARTZ MIX (Pack of 700gms) (Ref: 20-100)
2. TUMBLING AGATE MIX (Pack of 700gms) (Ref: 20-099)


Related products:
1. BOOK How to TUMBLE POLISH (Ref: 16-013)
2. CR/JUNIOR DRIVE BELT (Ref: 10-042)
3. Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - Free-of-charge (Ref: 16-100)


PENDANT Chakra Wheel 7-stone St.Sil.

PENDANT Chakra Wheel 7-stone St.Sil.

Ref: 83-325

27mm overall and set with six 4mm diameter faceted Chakra gems surrounding a 5mm diameter faceted Garnet (red) Gems include: Peridot (green), Citrine (yellow), Amethyst (purple), Iolite (dark blue), Aquamarine (pale blue) and Agate (orange).


Price:£20.00 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£24.00 Including VAT at 20%

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Please tick this box if a de-luxe velveteen case is required.

Please tick this box if an 18 inch St.Silver chain is required




Order TEN or more ITEMS from this Precious-metal Pendants section and receive a 20% DISCOUNT !
People who bought this item also bought:

1. Tumble Gem Mix Average: 15-30mm, 500gms Jar (Ref: 32-098)


Hand Carved 75mm Rose Quartz 'Teddy' Bear

Hand Carved 75mm Rose Quartz 'Teddy' Bear

Ref: TeddyBearRoseQtz75

Satin finished textured cuddly bear, hand carved in China from medium pink Rose Quartz with diagonal pale zoning. Weight 195gms.


Price:£25.53 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£30.64 Including VAT at 20%

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3-hour 'One-to-One' Lapidary Tuition Ref: LapidaryCourse
We are now running regular one-to-one Lapidary training courses (in our newly-refurbished workshop) for people (over 16 years old only) wishing to learn the basics of lapidary and gem-cutting. The Lapidary Course will take place between 1.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays: Please call our customer services on 0161 477 0435 if you wish to discuss a mutually convenient date or select one from the drop-down list.
If you wish to make a GIFT PURCHASE of a Lapidary course, so that the recipient can attend one of our courses in the future, then please select the GIFT VOUCHER option (Valid for 12 months from date of issue - not refundable) from the drop-down list.


Click here to download a 'pdf' copy of our brochure
Price per 3-hour session:£75.00 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£90.00 Including VAT at 20%

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3-hour 'One-to-One' Lapidary Tuition

Magnetic Hematite Necklace

Magnetic Hematite Necklace

Ref: 32-399

Traditional 18 inch (about 45cms) lengths of assorted 'Fancy' beads made from Magnetised reprocessed Hematite (Iron ore). Bead diameter varies from about 4mm to 8mm and the beads are arranged in a regular repeated pattern. The necklaces have a very strong and unobtrusive magnetic barrel fastener (Click on image for detail).
Three strings are illustrated here to show some of the possible variation - the necklaces are sold in single strands. Our ref 32-399
As our stock is constantly changing, we are unable to offer to supply specific bead shapes but the one supplied is likely to be similar to one of those illustrated here or in the link photo. (Note: we also have elasticated magnetic bead bracelets - Click here for bracelets )


Price per 18 inch string:£4.21 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£5.05 Including VAT at 20%

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. TUMBLED Rock Xtl w Tourmaline. Gilt Plated (NLA) (Ref: 43-262)
2. TUMBLING AGATE MIX (Pack of 700gms) (Ref: 20-099)


Related products:
1. Bracelet, 'Fancy' Magnetic Hematite (Bundle of 5) (Ref: 32-568)


PENDANT Chakra Flower 8-stone St. Silver

PENDANT Chakra Flower 8-stone St. Silver

Ref: 83-321

Supplied with 7 faceted marquise shape, 8x4mm, gemstones in the traditional Chakra colours. Peridot, Citrine, Garnet, Amethyst, Topaz, Iolite and Carnelian. The central feature round 4mm stone is Garnet. The articulated loop bail is large enough to accommodate any chain or cord (not included).


Priced each (excl chain and box)£20.00 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£24.00 Including VAT at 20%

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Please tick this box if an 18 inch St.Silver chain is required

Please tick this box if a de-luxe velveteen case is required.


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Order TEN or more ITEMS from this COMPONENTS section and receive a 20% DISCOUNT !
People who bought this item also bought:

1. Red Jasper Tumbled (Ref: JaspRed)
2. Citrine Tumbled (Ref: Citrin)


Tumble Gem Mix Average: 15-30mm, 500gms Jar

Tumble Gem Mix Average: 15-30mm, 500gms Jar

Ref: 32-098

Exceptional value! Ref 32-098
Clear polycarbonate wide neck jars with screw top lids. 500gm jars of mixed Worldwide tumbled stone. Average size 15-30mm, average quantity 100 pieces i.e. approx . £0.05 per STONE !
Have fun using the images on this web-site or in our catalogue to identify the contents.
(Unsuitable for young children due to small items which could be mistaken for sweets and swallowed).


Price:£4.96 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£5.95 Including VAT at 20%

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Order a quantity of TEN packs or more from the bulk tumbled stones on this site and you will receive a 20% DISCOUNT.
People who bought this item also bought:

1. GEMSTONES of the WORLD Carded (Ref: 23-095)
2. Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - Free-of-charge (Ref: 16-100)


MAGIC of CRYSTAL/GEM 3rd Edtn.

MAGIC of CRYSTAL/GEM 3rd Edtn.

Ref: 28-112

A low cost, colour guide to properties of gemstones. Gem history, religious and cultural connections and the magical and healing properties explained in a concise and clear form. Gem links with zodiac and birth months, weddings and countries. There is even reference to dreams!
This is the new 3rd Edition with 26 new gemstones included along with terminology references and additional physical property detail plus a full-colour quick reference guide on the inside back-cover. If you already enjoy the earlier edition then you will be more than happy with this new one - still available at a bargain price!


Price:£3.99 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. Tumble Gem Mix Average: 15-30mm, 500gms Jar (Ref: 32-098)
2. Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - Free-of-charge (Ref: 16-100)


Beach 2lbs Tumbler Discounted Starter Bundle

Beach 2lbs Tumbler Discounted Starter Bundle

Ref: 10-006Bundle2

This is a low cost British manufactured, popular introduction to pebble-polishing for people of any age is supplied with a 900gm capacity plastic barrel, full instructions and abrasive/polish media: sufficient grit and polish - supplied in re-useable screw-lid clear acrylic containers - for two batches. Course, Medium & Fine Silicon Carbide abrasive + Cerium Oxide) and a comprehensive booklet (16-025) entitled 'Tumble Stone Polishing' : all saving pounds off the normal list price.
***** DISCOUNT OFFER APPLIES ONLY TO ORDERS PLACED ON-LINE *****
If an additional barrel is required see Ref 10-011 in this section. See also Agate & Quartz mixed packs of tumbling rough shown below and in the store section headed 'Rough Rock'.
This is a reliable, good value, tumble polisher which will provide years of economical (30 watt) use: ideal for beginners. Low running costs.
****Please note this machine is for 220/240volt use only****


DISCOUNTED Offer Price:£54.95 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£65.94 Including VAT at 20%

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Click here if Stainless Steel Shot (94-089) is required for metal finishing. (Additional cost will be added to shopping cart).

Click here if tumble soap (94-087) is required for use with steel shot.(Additional cost will be added to shopping cart).

Click here if a vaned barrel (10-012) is also required (essential for metal finishing).(Additional cost will be added to shopping cart).

If tumbling rough rock is required then select from the options below (Assorted types and sizes but of similar hardness)

Please select the stone type required. (Agate is the most popular but quartz has the brightest colours)


Click here to see the media pack.

People who bought this item also bought:

1. TUMBLING AGATE MIX (Pack of 700gms) (Ref: 20-099)
2. TUMBLING QUARTZ MIX (Pack of 700gms) (Ref: 20-100)


Related products:
1. BOOK How to TUMBLE POLISH (Ref: 16-013)
2. BELT for 10-006 (Ref: 10-014)
3. Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - Free-of-charge (Ref: 16-100)


Fossil AMBER with Insect inclusion.

Fossil AMBER with Insect inclusion.

Ref: 29-843

Although tiny (average 6mm-10mm), these unique polished specimens, of natural fossil Amber, each contain clear evidence of ancient insect trapped within the resin. (Note we are not able to identify individual insects)
The specimen is supplied in a clear acrylic box with a white foam and velveteen lining. Each box has a built-in magnifier within the lid to ease examination.
Specimen and size will vary from that illustrated.


Price:£5.92 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£7.10 Including VAT at 20%

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. Glass 3/4 Sphere with a Flat Foiled base. (Ref: GlassSphere3/4)
2. Smokey Quartz - Facet cut (Ref: FacetSmokeyQtz)


Carving Angel Pendant 25mm Wide Wing Asstd Set of 12

Carving Angel Pendant 25mm Wide Wing Asstd Set of 12

Ref: 29-202

Attractively presented in a partitioned 'window' collection set box. Each set contains 12 different gemstone, hand-carved, angel shaped pendants. Each pendant is about 25mm tall and is fitted with a gold plated bail through which a chain or cord may be passed.
At just over £1.50 per pendant, this set represents exceptional value.


Price:£19.91 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£23.89 Including VAT at 20%

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. Turitella Agate Tumbled (Ref: Turit)
2. Blue GOLDSTONE Tumbled (Ref: GlodstBlTumbl)


Quartz ANGEL Pendant

Quartz ANGEL Pendant

Ref: AngelPend

Hand-carved from natural Quartz and available in Pale Amethyst (Purple), Rock Crystal (Clear) or Rose Quartz (Pink).
Gilt plated enhancements to this 25mm (average) pendant and fitted with a loop bail for use with chain or cord.
Free carry pouch (24-066) and 18 inch chain ONLY IF ORDERED ON-LINE !


Priced each:£5.91 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£7.09 Including VAT at 20%

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A free pouch (24-066) is included with this pendant.

We are also including a free gilt-plated chain.




People who bought this item also bought:

1. TUMBLED Rock Xtl w Tourmaline. Gilt Plated (NLA) (Ref: 43-262)
2. ROCK CRYSTAL Point. Pendant. Gilt Plated (Ref: 43-147)


Carving Buddha Pendant 25mm (Assorted set of 12)

Carving Buddha Pendant 25mm (Assorted set of 12)

Ref: 29-208

A collection of hand-carved Buddha gemstone pendants with gilt up-eye and spring bail. Material content of the assortment may vary from that illustrated but there will be twelve different types usually including Unakite, Rose Quartz, Red Jasper, Green aventurine, Howlite, Brown Goldstone, Black Agate and orange Calcite.
Pendant size measures 25mm overall and each weighs 50cts (10gms).


Price:£30.00 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£36.00 Including VAT at 20%

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. Tumble Gem Mix Average: 15-30mm, 500gms Jar (Ref: 32-098)
2. Carving Heart 30mm Set of 12 (Ref: 29-263)


PENDANT Turquoise Matrix Ankh style 45mm CROSS

PENDANT Turquoise Matrix Ankh style 45mm CROSS

Ref: 43-241

Hand-cut from syn. Turquoise Matrix (shows black spider-web inclusions) and measuring 45mm x 30mm x 4.5mm thick.
Suitable for use with black neck-cord (not included) such as our reference 45-011(gilt fastener) or 55-011 (white fastener).


Price per cross£2.08 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£2.50 Including VAT at 20%

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Order TEN or more ITEMS from this COMPONENTS section and receive a 20% DISCOUNT !
People who bought this item also bought:

1. 'Sleeping Beauty' Turquoise Nugget Pendant on Cord (Ref: TurqNugget)
2. Rock Crystal Quartz Pendulum 29-692 (Ref: PendRock)


Related products:
1. 17 inch Black Neckcord with white lobster catch (Ref: 55-011)


Massage Wand CHAKRA Facet Taper 14cms

Massage Wand CHAKRA Facet Taper 14cms

Ref: 29-760

Made from laminated natural stone representing the seven popular colours of the chakras. Multi-faceted down the tapered length with a dome at the wide (25mm) end and a point termination at the narrow (12mm diameter) end.


Price:£15.28 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£18.34 Including VAT at 20%

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. SunstoneTumbled Medium (Ref: Sunstone)
2. CHAKRA Pendulum with bead & St.Silver Chain (Ref: 29-691)


Chakra tumbled 7 inch Bracelet w Clasp

Chakra tumbled 7 inch Bracelet w Clasp

Ref: 32-566

Assembled from tiny drilled natural coloured gemstones representing the seven popular Chakra zones. Garnet (red), Carnelian (orange), Citrine (yellow), Peridot (green), Topaz (or Aqua) (pale blue), Iolite (dark blue) and Amethyst (purple). Matches necklaces 32-747 and 32-786


Price:£2.08 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£2.50 Including VAT at 20%

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Order TEN or more bracelets from this section and receive a 20% DISCOUNT
People who bought this item also bought:

1. Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - Free-of-charge (Ref: 16-100)
2. Chakra tumbled 36 inch necklace continuous (Ref: 32-786)


Chakra tumbled 18 inch necklace w clasp

Chakra tumbled 18 inch necklace w clasp

Ref: 32-747

Assembled from tiny drilled natural coloured gemstones representing the seven popular Chakra zones. Garnet (red), Carnelian (orange), Citrine (yellow), Peridot (green), Topaz (or Aqua) (pale blue), Iolite (dark blue) and Amethyst (purple). Matches bracelet 32-566


Price:£3.91 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£4.69 Including VAT at 20%

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. Chakra tumbled 7 inch Bracelet w Clasp (Ref: 32-566)
2. Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - Free-of-charge (Ref: 16-100)


Chakra tumbled 36 inch necklace continuous

Chakra tumbled 36 inch necklace continuous

Ref: 32-786

Assembled from tiny drilled natural coloured gemstones representing the seven popular Chakra zones. Garnet (red), Carnelian (orange), Citrine (yellow), Peridot (green), Topaz (or Aqua) (pale blue), Iolite (dark blue) and Amethyst (purple). Matches Bracelet Ref 32-566


Price:£5.00 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£6.00 Including VAT at 20%

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. Sapphire - Facet Cut - Light colour (Ref: FacetSappLight)
2. Retail CATALOGUE - Issue 24 - Free-of-charge (Ref: 16-100)


Bracelet, 'Fancy' Magnetic Hematite (Bundle of 5)

Bracelet, 'Fancy' Magnetic Hematite (Bundle of 5)

Ref: 32-568

These reconstructed Hematite (Iron ore) bracelets comprise various shapes of bead with diameters ranging from 4mm to 6mm. As they have been magnetised, the bracelets cling to one another when being worn.
Each 'bundle' consists of five bracelets (may very slightly from those illustrated - click on image for a more detailed photo) made up of different beads strung onto multi filament elastic thread - suitable for most wrist sizes.
Note: We also have magnetic Hematite 16 inch strings of beads with a magnetic clasp - see the 'Bead Necklace' section of this on-line store Click here for NECKLACES


Price per 'bundle' of 5 bracelets:£8.75 view the price in UK Pounds view the price in euros view the price in US Dollars
£10.50 Including VAT at 20%

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. Elasticated Panel Bracelet 18mm x 12mm Amethyst Quartz (Ref: 32-697)
2. BELL CAP 7 Prong medium. Gilt Plated (Ref: 46-005)


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Our stock range of nearly 10,000 items (the majority being available through this site) covers hobby and professional requirements for craft/workshop/therapy use. E & O E. Copyright: Manchester Minerals. January 2012

 
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Beach 2lbs Tumbler Discounted Starter Bundle
Beach 2lbs Tumbler Discounted Starter Bundle
£65.94
Tumble Gem Mix Average: 15-30mm, 500gms Jar
Tumble Gem Mix Average: 15-30mm, 500gms Jar
£5.95
Jewellery making Plier set of 4 in canvas roll
Jewellery making Plier set of 4 in canvas roll
£15.59
Jewellers Tool set in black wallet
Jewellers Tool set in black wallet
£29.50
STAINLESS-STEEL SHOT (1 Kg)
STAINLESS-STEEL SHOT (1 Kg)
£25.54

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