[Jewelry making - Article 00180] - Re: [Orchid] Speed vs. Quality

[Silververkstan d&b]

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Craig,

>     I've never seen a stone from overseas look as good as something
>     cut by a member of the US Faceters Guild, or even a fringe member
>     who might not be a full member. Those people cut stones for
>     competition that have such strict standards it's impossible to
>     compare them to anything (some of you might be familiar with this). 

    I was surprised by your statement but then I don't know what
    "overseas" you refer to, Europe, Israel, Australia. Or is it only
    competition cuts you're comparing? Cheap stones are cheap in all
    aspects everywhere. A quality cut stone from any part of the world
    has a pricetag reflecting this, even if they come from India. 

michaela

 
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