BUYING GEMSTONES: tips for sourcing gemstones online; fake crystals, scams, sustainability

OPEN TO FIND RESOURCES AND LINKS! Final video about buying gemstones with list of sellers is finally here! Open for more details below and link to the downloadable list!
How to source gemstones online? How to spot fake crystals? Where to buy cabochons for jewelry making? This video answers these and other questions about sourcing gems. It's also a summary of previous videos of the series, which are listed below, make sure you check them out too! :)
⭐️ LIST OF SELLERS (PDF to download): / list-of-gemstone-27415416
⭐️ LIST of additional RESOURCES for further reading (PDF to download): / list-of-gemstone-27415416
⭐️ EXTENDED LIST OF SELLERS & suppliers: / extended-list-of-27415903
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⭐️ 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 ...
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[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi guys! Here it is! New video about sourcing gemstones, buying online and in person, spotting fakes and scams, and more! Enjoy watching, and as always, leave the comment, like and share! :)) Your support means everything to me ♥ Love ya!

[@AnkurTripathi]

Help me with a good source to buy Green aventurine please !

[@nathaniellaguna7678]

How much

[@positivethinker5444]

@@AnkurTripathi hi ankur ... Am a gemstones merchant ... I could give u good quality gemstones for u . U r welcome😊🤝

[@acesang7017]

I can’t find the pdf, could you please direct me? I love this series!

[@beccajones3361]

Hi I’m new to your videos. I’m very interested in watching all of your videos. I am new to learning gemstone bracelets & other jewelry as well. This video mentions a list of companies to buy gemstones from, I don’t see it. Can you direct me to where I need go to get that list. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻🙂

[@evangelinanika7556]

The fact that you are willing to share your knowledge without keeping it to yourself is making you not only a trustful professional, but also a remarkable human being. A lot of us don't have the means to get useful information and advice like those you present, so in behalf of this part of fellow artisans: *THANK YOU BASIA!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much fofi, this truly means everything! ❤️❤️❤️ There's so much information out there, I believe haven't even covered 20% of it, but hopefully, what I did share, can be useful to others :) I've learned tons in the process and I don't think sharing this will make the competition worse. On the contrary, community over cometition 😃 There's enough room for all of us! :) And of course thanks to all these sweet makers that shared their experiences with me in the first place, that I was able to make these videos too!

[@ms.marvelous7019]

The dislikes on this video are the people who sold you glass and plastic 🤷🏽‍♀️ 😂thanks for your transparency in this 💖

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

hahaha, that's probably true 😄 Thank you so much for watching!

[@tobascoheat6582]

Thank you for being a moral person who cares about the well-being of others, even on the other side of the world! I also appreciate you for advising people not to do business with companies that severely take advantage of people.

[@calliepegasus6578]

Thank you so very much!! I've seen too many American crystal seller channels here that advertise info on how to start a crystal business, eyc, etc , yet refuse to suggest suppliers newbies like myself may start with. You are awesome!

[@julietmbab7759]

I landed your page while researching buyers of amethyst, emerald and sapphire. Just to to say I totally enjoyed your content. Your generosity, passion and hard work are palpable and I wish you more success!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

That's so awesome to hear! Thank yo so much, I appreciate it a lot

[@julietmbab7759]

I also DMd you on Instagram. Please let’s explore and opportunity I mentioned to you.

[@beckymartin4054]

Thank you so much for this video. I have just started looking at videos after really enjoying a silversmith workshop I attended and wanted to learn more. The fact that you are prepared to advise others on what you have learnt over the years is amazing and very unselfish of you, thank you so much! Xx

[@dawidwarta1063]

It's simply amazing how much knowledge one must possess to even begin the journey to become a professional in such line of work :) Even more amazing is that you take your time and effort to share all those hard-earned informations with everone willing to listen! Thanks Basia!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

wow, I'm speachles ❤️ Thank you so much for your kindest words and such tremendous support! Really appreciate it! :))

[@wylenezopfi7827]

I’m a newish silversmith and this information is invaluable to me! I’ve made a couple rookie mistakes buying stones, and I really appreciate your time putting this video together- I’m so glad I found you!

[@mkivy]

I buy a lot of gem stones like sapphires, garnets, opals, and lots of turquoise when I go to New Mexico...my home. I am 36 Native American ...Pueblo tribes. Thank u for being so informative and helpful I will share this on my social media...I’m almost at my limit for friends.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Mike! We are all friends here on the channel, I find my community to be very kind and supportive, so stick around :) And I'm soo envious you can go and buy these gorgeous gems in person! That's a dream

[@kasiulekk23]

Thanks so much Basia! I can see you've been busy, thanks for the help and resources you share with us! xx

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Katarzyna! You are very welcome! :))

[@samuellaramsey5963]

I'm loving this series! Thank you so much!

[@TheEvilspirit91]

The way you speak softly makes so much understandable. Very informative. Love your smile. ☺️

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Wow, thank you! 😍❤ And thank you for watching

[@obamapaloma6429]

Thank you so much for all this information I have been looking for this for a while.

[@BeadnWithNicoleB]

This was a great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge especially for people who are new to gemstones and minerals.

[@lizlloyd4818]

Hi, I've just watched this video and it's great! Thank you for all your advice and sharing your experiences. I'm at the beginning of my jewellery-making journey and learning tips like these is invaluable. I've also watched your video on how to photography jewellery and that's also really helpful. I'll take a look at the other gemstone videos you have. Thanks once again!! :)

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you Liz for watching and for your sweet comment! :) Glad you've enjoed it! There's so much to know when starting out, but surely you'll learn it all with time ❤️ Good luck!

[@smokeydog67]

I am so very thankful I came across your videos, your knowledge and wisdom of the gem world has helped me get off to a good start. I learn something every time I watch one of your videos, thank you so very much!

[@sleepdeprivedstudios8002]

Thank you so much for sharing this!! I'm starting my own jewelry business, and unethical labour has been a huge problem in my country. I refuse to support the businesses abusing my people, and it's been a headache and a half looking for stones that aren't halfway across the world.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I completely understand you and I'm glad you have this approach! I hope you'll be able to find the stones and good sellers easily and will be sure about their practice and quality. Good luck 🙏❤️

[@lourry2010]

Thank you so much for all this hard work. You have no idea how this helped me. I feel very grateful for your hard work. So, thank you!!!!!

[@nelliefrancis4041]

Your video presentation was very informative. I was busy taking notes to many questions I have as a beginning jewelry maker. Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. I can see you writing your own book on the knowledge of jewelry making in the future. ❤️

[@themarathondispatching1586]

Your energy is immaculate! YOU ARE GREAT!

[@deviantoutcast]

I came across your channel by happenstance just a few hours ago so I haven't had the time to watch more than like 5 videos so far, but I can say, without a doubt, that I really like what I've seen. You have nice pace even for someone like me who has a really hard time keeping focus, yet manage to get a lot of information in a very concise manner. So, job very well done, in my humble opinion (it doesn't happen very often - like _at all_ - but I actually subscribed like a third way into the second video and believe me: that says a lot in my world!). I realize this video's already closing in on two years since it was published (or uploaded, or what-ever the kids say these days ;) ), and as I've understood things, a lot of content creators doesn't really keep track on their comment sections for more than less than a day and often not even that so I don't know what the chanses are you'll ever see this. But you never know and the best way to not being heard is to keep silent, so I'm just going to shoot from the hip in the dark and who knows: if I'm lucky, maybe I'll hit something - at some time, in some way. Enough with the me-rambling-on-and-on-and-on-and... Let's get on with the gemstone's and the jewelry and you requesting feedback and future ideas for videos! *_Amber!_* I'd love to see a video about amber. From what I've gathered, amber is one of the most commonly fraudulently faked stones (as in: not at all amber, but sold as such. So, pure frauds.) and those manufacturing fake amber is apparently very skilled at it (which is strange to me, but I'm close to the Baltic See, so perhaps I'm just spoiled or something). Anyway, you' might not be "in" to amber - in to using it in your jewelry that is - and/or don't feel you can (or want to) provide any valuable info on the matter, but if you do, I for one would love a "deep-dive" video (or just a regular one) on amber. How to determine the real deal from the fake, resources for purshase, how to polishing raw amber ... any and all you're willing to share - it would all be greatly appreciated! But even if there's nothing you're willing or able to share on that subject, I maintain: Thank you for sharing anyway: I already have several more of your videos lined up in the que as is and I'll definetly be back for more later on as well! Cheers!

[@deviantoutcast]

P.s. Sorry for the rambling - I, unlike you, am not very concise I'm afraid... =/

[@josiejohnston3310]

I loved this! So much insight

[@korneliajewelry]

Basia, I've really enjoyed this gemstone series and you've done an awesome job sharing tips and advice! For those of you who might be overwhelmed: don't worry! Think of the biggest advice Basia gave you in this video: Don't be afraid to ask! I've studied jewelry design and one of the courses we had was gemology, and I'm running a jewelry business for over 7 years and I still (or even more and more) know that I don't know a lot about gemstones :D I tell you this, because I want to say: don't let it stop you to start and try, just go out there and ask questions and buy stones that speak to your imagination!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Yes, you are totally right!! And I agree, the subject is so broad and complicated, lots of info and so many things to look out for! But it's also very exciting and stones are beautiful :) Asking questions is vital and many fellow makers are happy to help too :) And I love the last part: "buy stones that speak to your imagination" couldn't agree more! ❤️❤️❤️

[@susanaortiz7729]

Subscribed!😍 Loving your passion for your work 🔮🤗genuine lady for sure 😘 thanks for sharing all that info 🙏

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate it a lot 🙏❤️ Glad you enjoyed the video :))

[@Lucy4n89]

Super super super useful info. Thanks a lot Basia!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

ahh, thank you! :)

[@reesefewell3207]

That was a great video thank you for sharing such a wealth of information! Well, it looks like I'm off to binge watch your channel while I re-organize all my crafting materials and art supplies. hehe :D Subbed!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much! And thank you for the sub! It really means a lot! ❤ I'm happy you've enjoyed watching and I hope you weren't too exhausted from watching a lot haha 😀

[@samuellaramsey5963]

Thank you so much for your honest share! Your information is very useful and you are adorable!

[@bieroslawa]

Thanks Basia! So much useful information. Really appreciate that!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thanks love! Glad you like it :)

[@renpatman]

This is super helpful ♥️♥️♥️

[@amandabyram4490]

THANKYIOU such brilliant and informative info, love your videos you are so easy to listen to and talk in a way that’s so easy to understand. I bought some stones from the rock gem n bead show recently, that was a great experience and I’m going to go to another you can’t beat buying stones that are right in front of you, but definately have a budget and stick to it, it’s like being a child in a candy store you want EVERYTHING!!😄can’t wait to see rolling mill in action, I’m very jealous😊 Amanda

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi Amanda! :) Thank you so much for your sweet comment and taking the time to watch the video! I'm happy you've enjoyed it 😀 Girl, tell me about it! I LOVE gem shows and I always HAVE to have a certain budget, otherwise I'd go broke! lol 😂 That show you've mentioned is a really good one, I went twice to Cheltenham and was very pleased. I just wish they'd have more cabs (rose cut, sapphires and tourmalines). As for the rolling mill, you'll see it in action next week! :) xx

[@roxanntrudelle6278]

Thank you for all the information on stone and much more about what and where to look to have great gems. Thank you again.

[@jannowak6260]

That's very helpful, Basia, thank you.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much for watching Jan! :)

[@lunangellus]

the best video on yt, tysm!

[@ALEXAWRIGHT]

Thank you for your knowledge about gems! I'm just getting into collecting gems and this is super helpful. xx

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you liked it. Good luck when collecting your gemstones! It's always worth it to take some time, not rush and make sure that you pay for quality products :)

[@crystalmilk5813]

Have u purchased from on of the websites

[@hesun5101]

Thank you so much! I am looking for information about jewelry craft to make a present for my GF. If successful that would be my first jewelry craft. Your video truly helps. All the best!

[@bj20715]

Lots of good information. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Really appreciate your kind words and glad you've enjoyed it! :D

[@aprendehungarofacil5146]

london blue topaz is mostly irradiated. Also heated but mostly irradiated. great video!

[@judithjeffers7666]

It was a pleasure watching your video. It was easy to understand. It was informative. Thanx for sharing your knowledge.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

That's wonderful, thank you so much! ❤️

[@craftedtreasures]

Thanks I appreciate your sharing your knowledge. Love the style you create.

[@evelinesouren-vanhorne4571]

Great video, very helpfull with finding a good stone. Love to see a video about fakes and how to recognize them.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

thank you so much for watching! Glad you've enjoed it :) I'll definitely make that video in the near future!

[@Melissafullofgrace]

Thank you for this awesome video!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

My pleasure! I hope it was useful 💗

[@hafman715]

You are simply wonderful. Thank you for the help!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@maryamraf858]

Thank you so much for your help and kindness💚💯💗🙏

[@anom3897]

Thanks for informing me to by sustainable gems free of childlabour and bad working conditions. You have a new subsriber and my respect :)!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I'm super happy you've enjoed the video and information, thank you for watching :) And yes, it's a very important subject, worth being talked about

[@gertrudaadamiec2835]

Great video! Thank you!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@genissefranklin796]

What about buying them for really cheap prices from etsy?

[@lilyroses]

Thank you for the video, very helpful list especially for the UK

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Really happy you've found it useful! Yes, in the UK it's a bit harder to get quality stones and find sellers. We could order from the US of course, but that takes so long to deliver and costs a lot for the shipping and customs. Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@mabtamros]

Thanks for some amazing Tips and sharing ❤ How hard is it to tell if Rhodochrosite gemstones 6-8mm bracelets are fake as these tend to be quite small.

[@judithjeffers7666]

Thanx for sharing your expertise. Don’t worry about things like pronouncing words and such. You are doing a very good job of educating us. Just remember, they still put easers on pencils.

[@annaboas]

Hi - Thanks for this video

[@kjugdave]

Hi! I was wondering if you have recommendations for sellers of Cabochons in Canada

[@emt155]

Thank you so so much for not gatekeeping so so many jewelers do & I’m just starting out so it’s not like I’ll copy them I just want to get the good stones too 😮‍💨

[@zamoraartistry2392]

Thank you very muchhhh ✨💕💕💕

[@tishsmiddy71]

I’ve learned so much from you thank you so❤️💋

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

my pleasure, Tish! ❤ I'm very happy to hear that, thank you

[@olvimend]

You are simply great!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much girl! Really appreciate it 🤗

[@karie9890]

Hi Basia~ Thank you for your help! How do you know WHO is a reputable dealer when you have to order online?? I have but one gem show in my area per year. (Tucson)

[@Mqhd1]

Hi im begining a new Gem Stone Business and i bought some Natural Stones as well , as i noticed You told us That we should Not able to read some notes with crystals Or did i missundrestand You ?

[@sdaoudi7796]

You voice is so beautiful and nice to hear❤️😍

[@dolsen1959do]

Great video

[@Urban_Piggy]

If you have any recommendations about ethical opals, please tell. I’d prefer to be a more informed buyer.

[@Ken_Dalton]

Good morning 😉.. Wow lots and lots of great valuable information in this video for those learning n starting out! It's taken me quite some time to find trusting contacts.. But there's still alot to beware of out there so I appreciate u sharing... And your "little bag of beads" was so funny, sorry to laugh haha I would have kept this too! 😂 love your accent by the way, u was going to ask where are u from but you said your parents bought u that book in Poland so I'm guessing you are polish😜 I think the polish girls accent is very cute😌🙊 lol hope u have a great day x

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hi! Thanks so much for another lovely comment and for watching! Glad you've enjoyed it and hopefully all that info is useful! :) Haha, yes that little pack of beads makes me laugh now, but I was seriously pissed when I first got it haha :) But that was valuable lesson and experience. Yup, I'm from Poland! 😀 Thanks so much, happy you like my accent! Have a great day too!

[@Ken_Dalton]

Stardust Mine Jewellery well at least u can laugh about it now. If we didn't laugh we'd cry eh? 😂.. And the only way we learn I find is to make mistakes and hopefully we won't do them again!! Yes thank u I took alot from your videos especially about Indian stones n who does n doesn't get paid. Made me really think hard bcoz iv seen alot of great deals from there and noticed how the prices were much much lower than others.. So I don't think I would like to support child labor or modern slavery so u openedy eyes to something I didn't give enough thought too, so I really appreciate that alot 😉 In very new to Makin jewlers but Iam loving it so far, i really just make rings but I'm sure I'll stretch out into other things eventually.. Glad u liked my comments 🤗

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

@@Ken_Dalton Very true! :)

[@idonthaveaname42]

What do you think about gemmart and gemsbymail?

[@elaine_qqliu8506]

Oh my God. This is exactly what I need. I'm trying to get myself the very first healing Amethyst. Very informative and helpful video 👍

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Really happy this was helpful Elaine! Buying gemstones can be very tricky and there's a lot of scams we have to watch out for. I'm preparing another video about buying gemstones online, so I hope you'll find it useful too! Take care 😊

[@elaine_qqliu8506]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Sounds good! I'm looking forward to seeing the new video. Again, tenks for sharing the information with me. Just love it.

[@primilano]

Hello from 🇧🇷. Thank you for this! ♥️

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Hello lovely! Happy you liked it, thank you for watching! :))

[@paprikaveg405]

I find you amazing! I love your content, I am very inspired by your journey. May I ask how long have you been making jewellery? ☺️

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Wow, thank you so much! You're very kind ❤️ I've started around 2017-2018 with silversmithing. I've made a little video about how I started if you want to check it out 🥰 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppLMmoyLiZ16r7s

[@paprikaveg405]

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing I will do thank you

[@user-er1wu3qq9d]

Thanks so much I want to learn making gemstones for wire tree beading art so wish your help

[@mahaeweda8160]

Thank you very much dear 🥰🥰🥰

[@user-qv9vv6pz6l]

Hello, I love your videos!! Where are you from?

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

love this video! its so hard to spot fakes online! this inspired me to make a video on how to spot fake malachite online to help other not get suckered into buying fakes!

[@_divinemama]

Are the crystal beads from Michaels craft store real at all?

[@catherine3041]

Is it better to use a out of the country whoesaler or in the usa wholesaler ?

[@petrichor7121]

Super helpful and informative.. Thank you so much for sharing. I've been fairly lucky so far and I bought most of my stuff on Amazon. It's distressing to hear about the possible working conditions of those persons in India.. a real pity because I've read that while the cut and polish may not be the best you're less likely to get fake stones there.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much for watching and your comment! :) I'm really happy you haven't had bad experience. As for India, it's true the stones there are usually real, which is great. Things to look for would be rather poor cutting, cracks or different stones sold as substitutes for other ones. It's all about the research and how transparent the company is. Because not every business is involved in bad work conditions and slave-like work. For example in Jaipur possibly every business is connected with gemstones and there's many good, proud and honest sellers! I would say fakes most likely would be coming from China.

[@brussjhon645]

Hey there thank for the video, and I like to start the gym business I have access to get it but I like to learn more about it so please are advised thanks

[@baileydawson9753]

How can I get sustainable quality stones during quarantine?

[@brightstar4513]

Your accent is really great. I can't place it but it's cute avoiding stigma of sounding creepy thanks foe the facts about this little income stream idea I had. I particularly like your easy production it's actually 👌 crisp and flowing. By all means get in touch here if ya ever want a slight upgrade with the audio I'd be happy to help from pointers (haha to return the favor hey) to cheap tweaks (even though I have no idea how this turned into a shameless self promotion rather than my original sentence summing up my commenting tonight lol) Ive also begun to offer the service as a whole audio production management package. Anywho great info package here I shall give it a post!

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

How do you find all that information about who found the gems and who cut and who sells. Most sellers assay they are ethical but how do you know.

[@tobascoheat6582]

I just heard a story, which happened recently about a boy in India, the oldest of several children, who wanted to help his mom. His father was dead, so life was very hard for them. One day the boy (somewhere between the age of 9-12) told his mom that he was going to do an errand for her, but instead he went to the coal mine to work to earn 75 cents! That's ALL they paid for a day's labor, but they were so poor even that would help a little. While the boy was working, there was a explosion in the mine and the boy was killed. It's so horrible that they would exploit people and especially children that way!!!

[@user-ob1yv3gy7h]

how much price one kerat for taffeite and do you buy it

[@feelreleasemeditations7432]

Thank you!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@acciowilltolive6427]

hi love the video 💕 and this might be a very stupid question but when i order from the sellers, do i have to tell that i’m planning to resell them. i’m new to this if you can’t tell 😂✨

[@stephencoster9532]

No, same as any shop or store, once you own the product it is yours to do what you want with. I hope this helps. Stay safe, Steve...

[@hybridgoth]

The Mohs scale of hardness is specifically relating to scratch hardness rather than toughness, some relatively hard stones have poor toughness. Some stones are susceptible to damage from heat/cold, others, may cleave easily requiring delicate pressure and protective settings. Either way it's always a good idea to do a bit of personal research into any stone you intend on using before purchasing to ascertain it's suitability for the particular purpose.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you for adding this! It's a valuable tip and advice

[@lindaetherington8745]

Thanks!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Linda, am I seeing this right?? 😮 Oh my dear, thank you so much! That's so generous and kind, you have no idea how much this means to me ❤️ I hope that my videos will be useful and helpful, please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all 💜 Thank you so much again, you've made my day, I appreciate it a lot xx

[@catherine3041]

how can we tell if their a not good whole saler? and if their fake

[@Em.5.4.3.2.1]

I've had the same problems with cracked (and useless) cabs from India on ebay. Also watch out for postage scams - and they often oil up the gems to make them shine and cover bad polishing. Also, I've looked at some of the resources on your list - you can't seriously buy from them, some of the prices are ludicrous.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Yes, exactly! That oiling is honestly ridiculous sometimes haha :) As for those sellers - I've included sellers from different price levels for different needs. Some people collect rare gems (that are perfectly cut, which makes them a work of art in itself) and those are indeed very expensive. I wouldn't expect most of jewellery makers to buy these on the regular basis, but it's good to know about them. Most of the sellers have average pricing though :)

[@emeraldgem561]

Mam I ordered to Amazon but I don’t know is this non fake, I purchased it in lower price and I don’t feel any thing ever since I have it

[@michalw.5693]

Is faddy-1 a good seller

[@ItsLymecom]

what is the best reputable Source for gemstone beads online?

[@GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals]

Budget people! Broken section in mineral center is a wonderful place to find affordable arrangement of different qualities of crystals, some need tinkering but you can find beautiful treasures in there. They’ll need cleansing like any other stone- deep cleansing a new stone is good idea (you can wash really well them if they’re water proof of do whatever feels right, the point is that you want to cleans the stone from all negative and all unwanted energy for healing and the highest good of the stone, to be crystal clear to fresh start). If you have cutting and polishing equipment you might even be able to fix or shape rougher/poorly cut stones however you like, I heard one can do it with just a piece diamond sanding paper (sanding paper for stones) and stone polishing products. There are beautiful tutorials for polishing stones.

[@canadiangemstones7636]

You can skip the “cleansing” process. Minerals don’t hold any magical energies.

[@Bonnie-sd7et]

Years ago I bought a ring in Cyprus that they claimed was turquoise but after becoming familiar with gemstones it’s blatantly howlite. Very different!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

oooh, so true!! Howlite is very popular to be sold as a real Turquoise to those who don't know the difference. We've all been there sadly, but it's a learning experience

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊 🤟🏻🥰💋

[@alexanderasadullah5253]

More then what you was saying I enjoyed how you look, talk and act Dem so gorgeous 😍

[@MundaneLaura]

I would be super intrested on a longer video about fake stones. Me and my friend just started silversmithing so we ordered some lapis lazuli on ebay I'm pretty sure they're fake. I've just ordered from Manchester minerals do you have any opinion on them? Thanks for the video!

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, ordering on Ebay and similar sites can be tricky unfortunately. I haven't shopped with Manhcester Minerals yet, but it looks alright and I think I might've seen them at a gem show too :) Definitely better than Ebay! :)

[@evilgaming5913]

My number+917230867921 I'm gemstone manufacturers

[@stephencoster9532]

I've purchased some stones from Manchester Minerals and they were perfect, I got what I asked for, exactly what I wanted. Stay safe, Steve...

[@reeereee5828]

Do you know if inner outer balance is a reputable site

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

unfortunately no, sorry!

[@kathiefenton7815]

You give good ad about it. I am just looking for some extra . It is a family company my cousin is a geologist and then one of my other cousins does a cutting I do more than designing form and I’m just looking for some certain particular things that you’re very educated.

[@huangjustin381]

thank u 😊

[@annefowler4222]

Thank you for this video! I have gotten fakes off of Amazon :(

[@esotera2871]

which country are you from?

[@empress7222]

Do you know if the book comes in English?

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I've only seen it in Polish. But I'm sure there's definitely many great books about gemstones in English!

[@stevehand8063]

Thankyou.👍

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

You're welcome Steve! :)

[@faby6451]

I THINK I haven't bought anything fake, but I'm starting so anything could happen... 😂 Actually I'm very afraid of that. I gonna take a look at the lists because I've to admit that it's something in which I'm really lost. Very useful and interesting! You're such an angel ♥ Thanks thanks thanks ♥ :)

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

I hope it'll stay like this :) if you're conscious and carfeul, you might be able to avoid fake crystal altogether! So don't be too afraid, it's not worth to waste your precious health on that, mistakes happen sometimes and we learn from them! :) Thanks so much for your support Faby! Really appreciate it ❤️