[Jewelry making - Article 00119] - Re: [Orchid] Help: lapidary

[MillsGem]

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    Dear Sandeep, I am curious to know how it is that you perceive cubic
    zirconia to be a market opportunity. It has little market in America
    and is already so cheap that even Indian labor costs would be hard
    pressed to market it cost effectively. 

    I would suggest that should you be interested in producing melee
    goods you might consider sourcing rough in Kenya, Zambia, or
    Tanzania. The East African gem producers generate copious amounts of
    very small facet rough. Nairobi, Kenya has a vigorous rough market
    as does Arusha, Tanzania.. As for modern faceting machines, I am
    inclined to believe that modern versions of the old jamb peg
    machines can cut circles around the contemporary machines. The Thais
    have pioneered the aformentioned . You should bear in mind that the
    Chinese as well as other Eastern nations, have made huge investments
    in lapidary technology wherein the latest technology is combined
    with the cheapest labor, making them awesome compeitors. You might
    wish to study their output before making any long term commitments.
    As with any competitive marketplace, you might more effectively
    compete by finding a niche not being satisfied by the larger,
    established competitors. Good luck,    R.Mills


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