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ANTIQUE/ESTATE JEWELRY
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QUARTZSITE GEM SHOWS
REAL ESTATE
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ROUGH: NEW ERA GEMS
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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
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SERVICES, LAPIDARY
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Auctions

TZ-GEMS LIVE GEMSTONE AUCTIONS. Live online auctions of cut gems, facet rough, beads, and related materials, FREE to register, buy gems and jewelry direct from the suppliers. Sell your products on this easy-to-use LIVE auction site. www.tz-gems.com/auction.

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Bead Shops

FIND BEAD SHOPS ONLINE! Search for Bead Shops in your area at directory.beadingdaily.com

SOUTH SUN PRODUCTS Beads, Silver and Jewelry Superstore! We have the largest selection of beads and jewelry in United States. Huge selection of semiprecious beads, pearls, Swarovski, sterling silver pendants, findings, chain, rings, earrings, and more! Wholesale pricing available. Mon-Fri 8:30-7, Sat-Sun 10-5. 8601 Aero Dr. (enter at Sandrock Rd). (858) 309-5045. SouthSunProducts.com.

FREEPORT, MAINE. THE BEADIN PATH, Vintage, collectible, contemporary, we have a huge selection! One of the country’s largest bead stores. Visit us online 24/7 at www.beadinpath.com.

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Beads/Bead Supplies

BEADS SHIPPED FROM CHINA. Factory Direct. No Retail. Decades experience. Amber, bone, ceramic, cinnabar, coral, enamel, findings, gemstone, pearl, horn, wood. Website jewelry catalog: www.cyberimport.com.
BRANDYWINE JEWELRY SUPPLY - Beads, Beading Supplies, Gemstones, Cabochons, Findings, Wire, Tools and Settings. Quality products, great prices, secure online ordering, prompt shipping. Printed pricelist available. www.BrandywineJewelrySupply.com.
A GRAIN OF SAND is one of the largest online suppliers of vintage & contemporary beads, including pearl beads, Swarovski crystal beads, and semi-precious stone beads. www.agrainofsand.com.
BEAD and PEARL SUPPLIES online—jade, turquoise, agate, moonstone, spacers, etc. Key code LJ at checkout for 10% discount. Wholesale and retail, secure checkout at www.MrBead.com.
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Books & Videos

LAPIDARY JOURNAL, JEWELRY ARTIST, STEP BY STEP BEADS, STEP BY STEP WIRE COLORED STONE BACK ISSUES & SPECIAL ISSUES: Looking for an issue you don't have? Check out our Back Issues Store for available back issues.
Step-By-Step Clay, $5.99.
Step-By-Step Beads, $5.99.
Step-By-Step Wire, $5.99.
Wedding Jewelry, $5.99.
Step-By-Step Jewelry for the Holidays, $5.99.


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POLYMER CLAY, SILVER CLAY and BEADS. Instructional DVDs. Learn from experts at home. More details online at www.abbadabbavideo.com; abba dabba Productions LLC; (603) 744-0002; (877) 744-0002 (USA only).
TUMBLING ROCKS the DVD. Complete instructions for obtaining mirror finish on agate, quartz crystal, and even obsidian. See galleries of gorgeous polished agate plus step-by-step plans for building your own rotary tumbler. $26, free shipping U.S.A. www.Agate-beach.com; e-mail mwende7777@comcast.net; (253) 862-1853.

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Custom Manufacturing & Design

METAL CASTING SERVICES: Custom Casting Services in 14K, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, and Aluminum. Design Protection, Low Setup costs, Complete One Stop Manufacturing, 100% Guaranty. SINCE 1948: CRANSTON CASTING CO., INC. 44 Worthington Rd., Cranston, RI 02920. Tel: (401) 467-8184, Fax: (401) 467-CAST, www.cranstoncasting.com.

IMAGERY ICONS. Fine castings in gold, silver, brass and bronze. Tailoring to the artist's needs. 25 years experience. References available. Strict confidentiality. Quick turn around. Phone: 719-475-1782 Fax: 719-522-9886. Email: Imageryicons2@msn.com; theimageryicons.com.

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Equipment

DEEP DISCOUNT DISTRIBUTORS for Crystalite, Diamond Pacific, MK Diamond Blades, Raytech, etc. Since 1979.
CRYSTALITE DIAMOND PRODUCTS:
Plated or resin belts: Up to 30% off
Crystalring, Turbine Wheels: Up to 37% off
Standard, Steel Discs: Up to 35% off
Polishing Laps: Up to 35% off
DIAMOND PACIFIC DIAMOND PRODUCTS:
The Pixie $1,095.00
The Genie $1,585.00
The Titan $2,595.00
2 Galaxy Wheels for Genie $236.00
4 Nova Wheels for Genie $350.00
MK-303 SINTERED BLADES with very high diamond concentration:
6"x.032: $39.50
8"x.032: $48.50
10"x.032: $52.50
Specify arbor size.
RAYTECH PRODUCTS: Call.
Full range of lapidary products available at great savings. Prices subject to change. Add shipping and handling. Visa, MasterCard welcome. Free Sales Flyers. BOMBAY BAZAR. BOX 770727, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. Phone: (800) 678-8450.
www.thebombaybazar.com.

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Gemology

www.PrettyRock.com offers gemological instruments, facet rough, faceting supplies, books, and minerals specimens. Refractometers, polariscopes, dichroscopes, spectroscopes, and more! Free Gemological Tutorials! We love Pretty Rocks!

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Gems, Finished

BUY ONLINE precious semi-precious gemstones, diamonds, pearls, necklaces, rough gemstones, jeweler tools, handicrafts. Free catalog: deeprok@vsnl.com. DEEPAK'S ROKJEMPERL products, 61/10th khetwadi, Mumbai 400004 India. www.deepakgems.com.
EXCLUSIVE TANZANITES, Tanzanian Supplier. Wholesale Priced Cut Tanzanites & Jewelry. Buy Direct Online. http://www.exclusivetanzanites.com.
FIRE AGATE FOR SALE. Large inventory of rough, cut and windows (all qualities) from Deer Creek and Slaughter Mountain. Ryszard 1-604-947-9004; ryszardk@shaw.ca; www.fireagateartstudio.com.
FREE WHOLESALE CATALOGUE. Most Varieties Of Gemstones Included At Lowest Wholesale Direct Importer Prices. jimsstones@aol.com 330-453-4628 JIM'S GEMOLOGY, 1322 Harrisburg Road NE, Canton, Ohio 44705-1851.
HOW TO BUY and sell gems for profit? www.gembuying.com.
INCREDIBLE AND DIVERSE selection of rare semi-precious gemstone beads from around the world. Including aquamarine, rubies, sapphires, kunzite, larimar, fire agate, fossils and much more. Specializing in the extraordinary and the unusual. Retail & Wholesale available. WWW.BEADIT.COM. beads@beadit.com or call (514) 481-1375.
REAL DESIGNER DRUSY AND RUTILATED QUARTZ by Gregory L. Genovese. Pairs, singles, and 3-stone sets. Rare, natural colors, real black drusy, the highest quality available on the market. Also, large selection of unusual Jaspers, Agates and more. Everything that you'll need to set you apart from the rest. Visa, MC and Amex Accepted. www.sweetgemstones.com.

SPECIALIST AUCTIONS SITE OPALS/GEMSTONES. Direct from verified sellers 60,000 items sold NR $1 auctions every day. www.opalauctions.com; www.gemrockauctions.com.
SRI LANKA GEMS - Blue Sapphires, Rubies, Catseyes, Alexandrites, rare gems, premier collection - online – www.cresla.com. CRESCENT LAPIDARY, 453/1 Havelock Road, Columbo 06 Sir Lanka.
www.pedrabonitagemstones.com - Unusual one of a kind natural cabochons and colored gemstones for jewelers and collectors. Fast, reliable shipping. New arrivals monthly. Satisfaction guaranteed. 970-349-9327 info@pedrabonitagemstones.com.
GEM PROFITS! Whether it's making money in the gem business or acquiring fine gems for your personal collection we may have help for you. Serious money dealers/investors, schedule your FREE 10min. consultation with world-renown authority. www.gembuying.com/cadasrotr2.
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Jewelry Making Supplies

NAJA TOOL & SUPPLY For every benchworking tool; including metals, 3M products, solders, wire, gemstones, benches, hand tools, casting, tumbling, and more. Call for jewelry class schedule at CLEAR CREEK ACADEMY. 303-426-6284 or 888-340-6252. www.najatools.com.
WAX PATTERNS, Au-Rus Wax Pattern Company—5,500+ wax patterns online. 302 S. Main St., Kellogg, ID 83837.(208) 786-9301; www.auruswaxpatterns.com.
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Minerals

UNUSUAL MINERAL SPECIMENS. Find unique meteorites, fossils, and fine jewelry at chrolithix.com. Discover minerals from classic localities And 14k pink tourmaline jewelry. CHROLITHIX CORP, Box 901, Summit, NJ 07901; dave@chrolithix.com. No printed catalog.
MINERAL COLLECTORS, find new collecting locations in our Fee Mining Directory online at www.lapidaryjournal.com/feemining.

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Miscellaneous

HOW TO BE a successful gem merchant? www.gembuying.com

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Pearls

WWW.ORIENTALPEARLS.NET cultured freshwater loose pearl strands direct from our OWN pearl farms in China at low wholesale cost. Get ANY colored Pearls in ANY Shapes/Sizes/Quantities. BBB. $5 coupon at http://www.orientalpearls.net/coupon4ja.
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Prospecting & Mining

FEE MINING DIRECTORY. Look for fee mining sites to visit - online at www.lapidaryjournal.com/feemining/

HERKIMER DIAMONDS-HERKIMER, N.Y. Thruway Exit 30. Mining 1 Apr. thru 1 Dec. (barring snow.) Special rate for prospectors and families. HERKIMER MOTEL RES. Toll Free: 1-877-656-6835.

www.CapistranoMining.com - Home mining for Benitoite, Montana Sapphire and more. Mine Gravel packs for sale. Direct from the mines to you. Mine for your own gem rough to facet or Cab. Order today.
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Rock Shops

www.Worldofrocks.com - Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Arrowheads, Meteorites, Specialties of the Month, Beads and Classes. Monday- Saturday. 734-481-9981. I-94 exit 183, North. 42 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
FIND GEM and ROCK SHOPS online at www.jewelryartistmagazine.com/rockshops.
ROCK SHOP LIQUIDATORS. We have over 30 years experience in Rock shop buying and selling old stock and recently closed shops. We will liquidate your inventory for a fixed fee of final sales. We are located in the prime selling area of Tucson, Arizona. Contact Tony @ 520-398-7359 or Joe @ 915-584-5180; email calroq@cox.net.

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Rough: New Era Gems

NEW ERA GEMS’ WEBSITE - Shop online at www.neweragems.com. We offer our complete catalog online as well as showcasing select pieces of rough and cut gemstones, quartz and mineral specimens, lapidary equipment and supplies, and carvings! Get up to date information on new materials and discounts, check out our show schedule, and even meet the staff! Order online or contact us by phone in the US and Canada tollfree at 1-800-752-2057, internationally at (530) 272-1334, by fax at (530) 272-2985, and e-mail neweragems@hotmail.com. Satisfaction or your money back... Guaranteed!

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Rough For Cabbing

AGATES AND JASPERS; new and old materials, cabs and rough. Carrasite, Cripple Creek, Succor Creek, Owyhee Sunset, Polka Dot, Amethyst Sage, Hidden Valley, Spring Mountain, Graveyard Point and Rainbow Ridge Plume, Owyhee Blue Opal, extended list on web. www.silverstreams.com. E-mail: customerservice@silverstreams.com.
SAPPHIRE-RUBY OPAQUE ROUGH (corundum) for cabbing sizes 1/4 to 1", $20 per pound plus shipping costs. Email order to: artbygod@bellsouth.net. Fax order: 3055739343. NO COD.s. Satisfaction guaranteed (customer pays shipping to and from).
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Rough For Faceting

FREE PC FACETING and Ray Tracing Program. Works like faceting machine. Calculates brilliance. Makes pictures. Includes free wholesale price list rough and cut stones. jimsgemology@aol.com.
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Schools & Education

CHARLOTTE LAPIDARY ARTS AND JEWELRY DESIGN. Expert instructors on lapidary, gold and silversmithing, casting, beading, pearl knotting, wax carving, casting, metal clay, wire. 11500 E. Independence Blvd., Suite E, Matthews, NC. (704) 847-7099; www.lapidarysource.com.
LOOK FOR MORE CLASSES online BEADWORK, BEAD-MAKING & JEWELRY-MAKING CLASSES - You can now browse a wide variety of beading classes online at www.StepbyStepBeads.com. You can also find more Jewelry Making classes listed at www.lapidaryjournal.com/jewelryclasses/.

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Shows & Exhibitions

UPCOMING INTERWEAVE BEAD SHOWS
Featuring hands-on jewelry-making workshops with expert instructors, plus shopping for unique materials and supplies. Sign up for web coupons, view classes and vendors, and more at each show mini-site.
BEAD FEST PHILADELPHIA: AUGUST 21-24, 2008
MAIN AVE. MINERAL FAIRE 1027 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ. Dealer spaces available for 2009 Gem and Mineral Show, in the heart of the Tucson Show Mineral and Fossil District. Call Tony at (520) 884 4993 or (707) 206-5650. Dates for show are January 30, 2009–February 14, 2009, 10–5. California Rock and Mineral and Rossman Enterprises will be open for business now and during the September Tucson show. www.calroq.com.

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Wanted to Buy

WANTED TO BUY: Complete set of Lapidary Journal magazines from issue #1 to year 2003. Please call Kevin at (610) 232-5708.
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Websites

FREEPORT, MAINE. THE BEADIN PATH, Vintage, collectible, contemporary, we have a huge selection! One of the country’s largest bead stores. Visit us online 24/7 at www.beadinpath.com.


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