[Jewelry making - Article 00424] - [Orchid] Buying Diamonds...

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hello Everyone:

    I have a question that relates to a few posts I have seen. I am very
    curious about the beads being advertised as diamond beads. I am just
    starting to see these in trade magazines and am wondering what kind
    of diamonds they are. 

    I am an experienced bead buyer, but not in this area. There was a
    post yesterday about selling stones and making sure they are
    represented correctly. I would never want to misrepresent anything to
    my clients. Many of them are also friends and my reputation of being
    honest means everything to me. 

    That said, I would like to learn more about the buying aspects. Can
    anyone point me in the direction of a source of learning? They don't
    seem to be high quality diamonds as one might set in a ring for
    example, but should they be coming with certification? Does anyone
    know of reputable suppliers? I saw an add advertising diamond beads,
    diamonds in the rough, and "cheap" diamonds.What does this mean?
    Lastly, are they all they are cracked up to be? If I spend a lot of
    time to track these down, they have to be worth it. 

    I know my question if loaded with land mines, but I am intrigued. 

Thanks very much,
Kim Starbard
Cove Beads

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