[Jewelry making - Article 01420] - [Orchid] Gemstones costing and pricing

[Jonathan Silo]

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Hi again...

    After casting all the models in 18K gold, I only have left to buy
    and set the stones, in order to finish my first collection. 

    I'll be eternally grateful if you could share your wisdom with me
    (and everyone else!) on the following issues: 

    1. I read on a couple of threads in Orchid that one can not rely on
    the Rappaport guide for diamond prices, as the actual prices are
    very different (lower). How then, do I make sure that I get what I'm
    paying for? How do you estimate what the price should be for a
    diamond you wish to buy? 

    2. Same as question #1, only about gemstones. I will mainly use
    Saphire, Aquamarine and Tourmaline. Are there price guide for those,
    and are they reliable? 

    3. As the stone I buy is probably the same the customer can by
    himself and ask a jeweler to set for him, how much do you mark up
    the diamond / gemstone price (for wholesale to galleries/stores)? I
    am guessing the markup will not be the same as the markup on the
    gold cost... 

Thanks so much in advance,
Jonathan
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