[Jewelry making - Article 00506] - Re: [Orchid] What do I charge for my cabochons?

[leonid surpin]

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>     Most other sellers have a per carat scale. Where do all these
>     different numbers come from? 

    Gemstone prices are controlled by cost of rough, cost of cutting,
    and cost of selling. Assuming that cost of selling is approximately
    the same, or should be in efficient market, cost of rough is the
    controlling factor. Cutting is affecting the price from the points of
    labour and yield. 

    If you are a conscientious cutter and willing to accept lower yield
    to cut the stone to the right proportions, and if you are willing to
    accept higher labour costs to achieve better polish on your gems, you
    are fully justified in charging more than the market. 

Leonid Surpin.
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