BUYING GEMSTONES: How to source gemstones, tips from lapidary artist and gem cutter, Mineral Rare

OPEN TO FIND LINKS AND RESOURCES! Hi guys! Welcome to the miniseries of videos about buying gemstones. Today I will share the tips from lapidary artist and gem cutter - Mineral Rare. Magda and Darren answered our questions and shared their experience and advice! Sourcing gemstones can be tricky. How to buy gemstones that are ethically sourced? How to buy gemstones online? I will try to answer these and other questions in this video series. Enjoy watching and as always, comment below if you have any questions!
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⭐️ GEMSTONES RESOURCES:
- LIST OF SELLERS (PDF to download): / list-of-gemstone-27415416
- EXTENDED LIST OF SELLERS & suppliers:
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- LIST of additional RESOURCES for further reading (PDF to download): / list-of-gemstone-27415416
⭐️ GEMSTONE SERIES:
How to find gemstone sellers? Tips from JEWELRY MAKERS: • BUYING GEMSTONES: How ...
How to attend a gem show: • HOW TO ATTEND A GEM SH...
How to source gemstones, tips from lapidary artist and gem cutter, Mineral Rare: • BUYING GEMSTONES: How ...
How to source gemstones? SUMMARY & tips: • BUYING GEMSTONES: tips...
⭐️ TUTORIALS:
How to make a BEZEL step by step: • SILVER BEZEL for caboc...
How to make a RING from start to finish: • How to make a ring - f...
How to make LABRADORITE RING: • How to make a ring wit...
How to make EASY STACKIG RINGS: • How to make EASY STACK...
How to make AN EASY PENDANT: • HOW TO MAKE A PENDANT ...
How to make STUD EARRINGS: • How to make Alpaca ste...
How to make STEAMPUNK RING: • STEAMPUNK ring - turni...
How to make GOLD FILLED STUDS: • How to make GOLD FILLE...
How to make SILVER GEMSTONE STUDS: • How to make silver ear...
⭐️ TOOLS, MATERIALS, RESOURCES:
Metal starter pack: • BASIC METAL for silver...
Most Basic Tools: • MOST BASIC SILVERSMITH...
Basic silversmithing tools: • Learn silversmithing: ...
Books to learn silversmithing: • Silversmithing BOOKS &...
DIY workbench: • Easy DIY JEWELER'S BEN...
Sawing for beginners part 1: • Silversmithing For Beg...
Sawing for beginners part 2: • Silversmithing For Beg...
Patina: • What PATINA do I use a...
Soldering surfaces: • My SOLDERING SURFACES ...
Rotary tool and flex shaft attachments: • Pendant motor ATTACHME...
How to use jump ring maker: • How to make JUMP RINGS...
How to use ring bending tool: • Pepetools RING BENDING...
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[@amandamcginnis1001]

Im so happy to have found your channel!! My husband has been cutting turquoise for 15 years and I've been wanting to make jewelry for years. Watching your passion and knowledge of silversmith has helped me so much!!❤

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

wow, so happy to hear that Amanda!! :) Does your husband sell the turquoise online? If yes, would you like to share his site or social media with us? That would be awesome! :) And good luck to you with your jewellery making

[@amandamcginnis1001]

Thank you so much for responding! And yes he sells on Instagram @garrett.mcginnis

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

fab! Thank you so much, will check it out!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

ohh my, these cabs! Mindblowing, love them so much! :))

[@korneliajewelry]

What a lovely story! I’m curious what you’ll make Amanda! Go for it, good luck 🍀

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

It's finally here! A little series of videos to help you understand and source gemstones online and in person. What to look for? Where to find the gems? Which sellers are good? How to spot a scam? How to attend a gemshow? These and more questions will be answered in four videos from this series! Hope you'll enjoy watching! :) Today's video was made in a collaboration with Magda and Darren from Mineral Rare :)

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

How do you give hearts? i thought I had done it once???

[@amccaffrey1443]

Thank you so much for this video series it is extremely helpful!! I am new to jewelry making and gemstone buying. All of your tips are things I too, have had to learn the hard way! What I wanted to know is how to determine if the seller is also the cutter? I noticed that several of the ETSY gemstone retailers call themselves gemstone manufacturers. Do you know if that typically means they are the cutter? I’m having trouble finding an answer to what that term (manufacturer) entails. Thank you so much for all your content. 🙏🏼

[@Mystikj383]

You are amazing! Love watching you vids. They help me so much! 🤩💕

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

ahh, so happy about it! :D thank you so much for watching xx

[@janefarrell1352]

Omg labradorite is my favourite to work with. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@korneliajewelry]

Basia, this is a great video! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Karolien! :) I know some info were missing, I will be adding it in the next videos :)

[@supunsilva8247]

Thanks for your explanation

[@lumiyk]

Thank you for touching on sustainability, it’s something I want to be more mindful of. Would love a video focused on that 💕 Looking forward to the next video!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I agree, it's a very important subject. I want to get into more details too. Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@Aziy_K_Moments]

Hello Will you be my friend for business gems stone you interestid in stones beautiful I have cheap price available in price DM me on Instagram @mr.azimbillion

[@MaritsaDarman]

Thank you for all the great information

[@sumindagemsexportltd4212]

I was really happy watching this video. I'm a Sri Lankan. My job is mining and selling gems. I think this video will be very important for me to find some good buyers.

[@sumindagemsexportltd4212]

could i know your contact deatails please?

[@andreag8742]

Where do you sell your gems

[@dinkayehuayire6729]

Love it.

[@abubakarlabaran8099]

I am very pleased to be among the people, that watch your videos, your really amazing, because is really educating. And I don't mind in getting some vital tips that will aid me to be successful. Thanks.

[@nariwarihuicab5634]

Excellent. channel. thanks for the info.

[@ErikaHamilton1]

Amazing video👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Many many thanks! 🌺😊

[@amccaffrey1443]

How do you know if the seller is also the cutter? If a seller claims to be the “manufacturer” does this mean they are the cutter? Do you know if there ways to check on the validity of their claims, at least with sellers on Etsy? Thank you so much for your videos. They’re all so informative and thorough. You are so sincere, genuine and kind. I always trust the information you provide. Thank you again. I’m so grateful for your content! And you are an incredibly talented silversmith! Wishing you nothing but success in your business. Kindly, Andrea

[@rikazrameez7647]

Hello, I am a Ceylon Saphire and precious stone dealer. i am very much interested in you youtube channel keep it up :) :) love from canada

[@khurshidkhan3380]

are you interested inNephrite, jasper,quariz, jade , pleas e contact at my whatsapp [phone]

[@Aziy_K_Moments]

Hello Will you be my friend for business gems stone you interestid in stones beautiful I have cheap price available in price DM me on Instagram @mr.azimbillion

[@tawandamapasu6035]

I have gemstones in Zimbabwe

[@Aziy_K_Moments]

@@sacredsounds4234 please DM me on Instagram @mr.azimbillion I'm wait

[@lilianmulwa4519]

Hello Rikaz, I am tanzanite stone dealer and coloured stones. We could work together. I am based in Kenya and our stones are from tannzania.

[@tawandamapasu6035]

Nice

[@idonthaveaname42]

How do you know if the labradorite has oil

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

Great video Howlite is another knock off for Turquoise unscrupulous people dye them so beware. Thanks for putting out such a great educational video

[@ElizabethMBoyd]

Yep i make jewlery and manage a gallery in new Mexico the best fake that fools people

[@MaritsaDarman]

I have a question- I have a ring with many citrine stones and one fell out. I’m starting to see that the facets/prongs are weak. And a silversmith convert or pour over a bezel setting to secure the prongs or do they need to remove all the stones and start new

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya, as far as I can see they would have to start anew. Pouring on metal would probably cause the stones to crack from the heat. You could remove the stones and replace the prongs, or as you said start again, but there is little you can do to an existing ring like that. Stay safe, Steve...

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

good morning and I hope you don't mind I don't have many subscribers but I used your video as a card for the Lucien Variscite video I did. I thought it would blend in perfectly with yours

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi Marty! I don't mind at all, thank you for linking my video, I appreciate it!

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing You are very welcome

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Thank you, you do great work!

[@JessicaSchwener]

What do you do with unsettable, chipped, cracked or broken stones both facet & cabochon? Do you fix them or do they just sit in your inventory as unusable? Doing a project and want to recycle the broken stones but don't know where to buy any or know if you can buy natural broken finished pieces.

[@jeremyshelton2849]

I belive I've found a real gem ;-) with you girl.

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

That's sweet

[@bouphalla8108]

Nice

[@Aziy_K_Moments]

Hello Will you be my friend for business gems stone you interestid in stones beautiful I have cheap price available in price DM me on Instagram @mr.azimbillion

[@87channels]

Don't be weird

[@jeremyshelton2849]

@@87channels what, you didn't think she was just about as sweet of a lady that you could imagine hoping to meet one day? A true gem of a gal, if you ask me🙂

[@amccaffrey1443]

Hopefully you see this comment as this video series is a few months old now. Unfortunately, I just discovered them. I wanted to Thank you so much for all the great information! I really appreciate you sharing your hard-won knowledge. I have a question about accessing your list of recommended gemstone sellers on pattern. I opened your link from the videos but it seems like you have to be a Patreon member to open the list.? Is that correct? I may not have done it right. I’m not familiar with Patreon. Does one have to donate on Patreon in order to see the list of sellers?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi! I'm very happy this series is helpful 💕 I will be making another video soon, where I will discus some gemstone sellers and recommend a few places. The main list should be free, it's on Patreon, because that's where I was able to make a post with a safe downloadable file. Other extended lists are indeed for Patreons only (it's a subscription-based service where you pay $5 for a month and you get access to all of the content I have made and shared so far. You can cancel anytime you like). I've checked and the first list I've shared has a free access, please try this link: www.patreon.com/posts/list-of-gemstone-27415416

[@sierrahjmartinez6703]

I buy opals straight from Australian miners that sell on etsy or have their own Facebook. I have notice purchases i made from india came out to be treated broken packed in oil or not the actual stone. Usually its glass or a stone similar. I have also spent a good $500 on a dark crystal australian opal.. Turned out when I held it to the light that it was smoked.. clearly see the brown smoked spot and the natural untreated side that the smoke wasnt able to get through. Australian opals are not porous unlike other opals so they can't soak in oil water and smoke. So it wasn't an Australia opal. An opal but a treated non australian opal which wasn't even forth $100.

[@diamondmeteoriteandotherro8507]

Hello there I'm. New in raw diamond selling can you give me some experience how to go about it

[@rebelzenart1406]

Bloody hell. . I never thought about a slave trade being used in cutting stones. . Makes me so sad thinking of this. Really love this eye opening video Basia.. and thanks Magda & Darren. 😆

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Yes, it's a huge problem all over the world, especially in Asia and South East contries. The work conditions are often very poor and dangerous and pay is extremely low. Just like with the fast fashion... So it's important to do what we can to check if the sellers are fair and gems sourced sustainably :) The best way is to buy from the cutters and sellers that are transparent. Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@flyingcheff]

Yes, isn't that awful? But if you think about buying a strand of 2mm faceted and highly polished (sparkly!), for sale by the "hank" for $4/strand...what else could it be? Breaks my heart too. When it comes to beads, India is a slave country, as is Indonesia, others I'm sure as well.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

It's terrible... As long as we are educated and mindful about it, we can choose what we buy and contribute more to support good and honest sellers :)

[@-neuro]

Hi. Do you think there's any money to be made (as a side hobby) by buying and flipping gemstones at online auctions? I am new to gemstones but it seems like it'd make for a cool hobby to start collecting and get into the gem market. Maybe buying rough specimens and getting them cut and everything to resell for a profit? Any help is highly appreciated! :)

[@davidariamirroarkyoung]

If you do get stones that are soaked in mineral oil or other oils to extract the oils almost completely I have found out hem in a natural clay kitty litter and shake the box every other day at least within two to three weeks all to most of the oil should be removed unless it was infused into the stone using a vacuum method this is often a common treatment for emeralds and when they use a vacuum method the only way to remove the oils is using a vacuum method to extract oil add solvent extract again and repeat the process until you no longer can see a change in the stone then mild heat in well ventilation area to remove the remaining solvent

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

That's very interesting! Thank you for sharing this ❤️

[@reannahpadilla6905]

Do you have any labradories you would suggest or refer people to to buy gemstones

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

Hi, I'm Marty and I have just started a channel called Marty's Rocks and I would like to be on the lapidary side but have no idea of what I'm doing any help or advice you could give me would be appreciated. Thank you

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm afraid I don't know much about lapidary, I haven't been cutting the stones. I hope you will be able to find plenty of info, good luck! :)

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Thank you I think I found the answer

[@virgeniagilay8082]

Hello i have ruby gemstone.how much the price

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

@@virgeniagilay8082 It all depends on the three C's and size have it appraised

[@johnmorgan6536]

Hi nice to meet you I seen you on the bus.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Did you? Where was that? :)

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

You are doing great work, keep it up and thank you

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Marty! :)

[@201kesi]

Very interesting. I was passionate of gemstones since I was a little kid, digging for them. You reckon I could make a living out moving them between Australia and Canada. (Opals / Ammolite)??

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

Do gemstones have a higher market value in Canada than they do in Australia?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm not entirely sure, but I do know natural gems, with transparent background are usually very popular :) So I think it would be worth researching :)

[@martyhinnenkamp1]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing I'm not sure if we can trade emails on here but I will give you mine and I can send you photos of my Variscite I have also just come across a box of faceted stones my friend has and will dig through them on Tuesday [e-mail]. Thank you, Marty

[@gemsinsrilank7147]

Hi Do your have good buyers for Rear expensive Master pics Gem. It's an Alexandrite nearly 40ct Top Gem pics. Thanks

[@mkivy]

Hey there! I think I mentioned I have several semi-precious stones and turquoise...I’d like to have u make my wife some jewelry with garnets I have and maybe me a ring with a blue sapphire. I’ll give u some of the stones for tasks, do u like peridots, aquamarine, etc?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I love all types of gems to be honest :) All of them are amazing, vibrant and have something unique about them. I really appreciate you offer, however I can't commit to custom order at the moment, I have too much going on, sorry! If things calm down in the future, and you'd be still interested, then I would absolutely love to take your custom order! :)

[@alexsmith4700]

hi Mam,,,im from philipines, i have Gemstone,but i dont know how to sell,and i dont have idea the price,and buyer.. pls help me..

[@rishemtorres1630]

hii can you help me about gems stone i have a weird stome

[@rishemtorres1630]

weird stone?

[@sammgreen3785]

How can I get in reach with u so u could help me buying one!! Thank u in advance

[@inayatst2468]

Can we talk through WhatsApp or some other apps? I’m doing gems stone business.

[@chochvix]

We have natural gemstones

[@user-ob1yv3gy7h]

please how I can show you my uncut gemeston to sell

[@GloriaWanjiku-ez3fs]

I have gemstones and gold but I don't now where to sell them,am in Kenya,mombasa

[@maydrury7887]

What do you mean by middlemen? Are sellers on Etsy who sells stones the 'middle men's?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Some are. It's usually easy to tell if you're buying from the lapidary or just from someone who's reselling (check out their "about", all descriptions and if they have social media and/or sites linked).

[@drsaab420]

Hello dear .. I have gem stone but how can i sell it online any website or any person? Pleade guide me

[@sumindagemsexportltd4212]

where you from.i can guide to you.

[@rrajab603]

hello sir tell me if you need a gem i can give it i'm from sri lanka

[@mr.c526]

I have a gemstone I found hiking up a river in B.C. it is very beautiful, my camera is not the greatest for close ups but anyways check it out if your interested the video is on my page

[@edalmd1173]

Lovely face and smile

[@wheelyb26]

I really appreciate the video but have found the list of sellers you gave are middle men. Do you have any contact details for people i can buy wholesale from in bulk who are the source. Really appreciate it thanks

[@yousaf1053]

Hello, sir we have bulk gemstones . Contact us on WhatsApp [phone]

[@chochvix]

I have natural gemstones

[@plouplou1136]

Hi, if you are still interested in please contact me we are in business of it for long time

[@rebelzenart1406]

Oh yes and Labradorite. . Shit.. I had no idea about the oil thing.. and them discolouring and showing flaws over time.. makes me wonder now about all those cabs from Wish app.. I was going to buy some from there.. but now I kinda wonder if they are slave trade or bad quality...

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Me too! It's so bad but also, good to know about it and always do a little background check on the seller. There's many to choose from and sometimes it's better to pay more but be sure that the ston comes from a good place and will last over time! :)

[@Aziy_K_Moments]

Hello Will you be my friend for business gems stone you interestid in stones beautiful I have cheap price available in price DM me on Instagram @mr.azimbillion

[@rosemarynsepe6896]

Where can I get good stones online

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi Rosemary, stay tuned for the third video, where I will share some resources :)

[@lapidarydave]

From Lapidary Dave of course, anything you need cut or sourced custom design and more!

[@Aziy_K_Moments]

Hello Will you be my friend for business gems stone you interestid in stones beautiful I have cheap price available in price DM me on Instagram @mr.azimbillion

[@shyamsunder4583]

Dear you can contact with me on my whatsapp [phone]

[@chochvix]

Hi we have natural gemstones

[@zacharycessna3382]

And

[@peanut924]

Can't find "turquoise obsession" anywhere.

[@Luxelock]

Thank you so much for this series! What a fantastic beginning to it. Bummer to hear about the labradorite since it is a favorite but happy to have new knowledge about it. 🖤🖤🖤

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Angelica! So happy you've enjoyed it :)) Thank you for watching! Yes, I was a bit disappointed to learn this info about Labradorite too, but better to be informed :) There's still many gorgeous, quality Labradorite cabs available!

[@khansafi5583]

U can start it