[Jewelry making - Article 00018] - Re: [Orchid] Gemstone, Enhancment and Lab-grown Gems

[Craig]

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    When it comes to synthetics the only real value is a unique cut that
    has to be custom done. If you are buying a 'run of the mill' shape
    that gets pumped out by the dozens then you are just paying for the
    labor, but if you have a custom design then you are paying for
    something unique even though the material is common.
    Amethyst/Citrine is like this.. Its fairly inexpensive rough but the
    finished stones bring in decent money if cut well in a good design
    (all I ever see is ovals and more ovals.. yawn).

Craig
www.creativecutgems.com

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