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Friday, October 20, 2006

Stones to die for

Normally I am very hesitant about buying stones over the internet, because I like to choose the strands personally. Silver beads and wire are never quite a problem, but stones vary so much it's hard to know what you are going to get (and of course, I'm jaded after receiving a lot of junk in the past).

However, when I received a commission for a bracelet requesting specifically rhodochrosite stones last week, I ran to one of my favorite stone suppliers: BonitaCreations.com. I had bought stones from them at shows several times, but there were no shows in sight near my area at this time, and I could not wait.

Tentatively, I placed the order... To my surprise the stones were EVEN nicer than I thought they would be! The stones had lots of wavy inclusions (which in rhodochrosite is very desirable, in my opinion), with varied *luscious* tones of pink. The holes were even and the sizes pretty identical. Delicious!

3 Comments:

Angemelina said...

I saw these gems and I had to order some. They are lovely and as you said "stones to die for". Great service and extra fast shipment. Thanks for sharing!

October 25, 2006  
Sarebear said...

I've drooled over their stones many a sleepless night!

October 26, 2006  
Rose Marie Heard said...

I have not used that supplier before but I might check them out. I have used the round rhodocrosite before, but those look like maybe a coin shape. Have you checked out National Supply yet? I just moved from St Louis MO, but National Supply has a store there and it was my home away from home. I look forward in seeing what you create from your stones.

October 26, 2006  

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