Crafty people...earring kits

[gemlady]

Originally Posted by Pookie-poo

My father is a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) registered colored gemstone gemologist. He also mines and facets colored gemstones (I think I bored Jan with this info last year, hee hee!) He likes to use TRIPPS for his jewelry findings. They carry most of their findings in 14kt yellow and 14kt white gold, as well as sterling silver. They also have great wholesale prices on necklace chains, faceted and cabochon precious and semi-precious stones, tools and display packaging, as well as the findings. Their "Easy Mount" findings are a breeze to use...even I can do it!

I've used many a Tripp's finding. (I don't want to price them now, considering the precious metal market.

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[gemlady]

Originally Posted by twstychik

Jan, that is remarkable! Hematite, right? That mucst have taken ages.

Ping, I'd love to see pictures. I used to make lots of different jewelry but nothing terribly intricate.

Yep, Hematite (though I strongly suspect they may be reconstituted hematite.)