[Jewelry making - Article 01015] - Re: [Orchid] Expanded sanctions on Burmese gems

[Ahmed Shareek]

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Hi Dave,

>     Same with stones. Unless you actually see the stone come from the
>     Earth and physically cut it yourself, you really don't have
>     knowledge of where that stone comes from and who was involved in
>     it's trip to you. Just like our customers, we are required to trust
>     those with whom we do business. This also requires that they trust
>     their sources and that those people in turn trust their sources. 

    I am off topic to the subject, but i want to respond to the above I
    have tried to bridge the gap so to speak, I go to the source and buy
    the rough, heat treat it then facet it in-house and list them on my
    web site for sale. I have made a youtube video of the process.
    http://www.crescentgems.com/wholesale.php 

    I do have to confess, I don't source all the gemstones this way but
    Over 70% of the stones are bought in the rough. the larger Stones
    (over 3 ct) I buy from trusted dealers in rathnapura. 

Best regards

Ahmed Shareek
Crescent Gems
http://www.crescentgems.com
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