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AUCTIONS

TZ-GEMS LIVE GEMSTONE AUCTIONS. Live Online Auctions of Cut Gems, Facet Rough, Beads and related materials, FREE to Register, Buy gems and jewelry direct from the suppliers. Sell your products on this Easy-To-Use LIVE Auction Site. www.tz-gems.com/auction.

BEAD SHOPS

FIND BEAD SHOPS online at The Beading Daily Bead Shop Directory.


BEADS/BEAD SUPPLIES

A GRAIN OF SAND is one of the largest online suppliers of vintage & contemporary beads, including pearl beads, Swarovski crystal beads, and semi-precious stone beads. www.agrainofsand.com.
BRANDYWINE JEWELRY SUPPLY — beads, beading supplies, gemstones, cabochons, findings, wire, tools, and settings. Quality products, great prices, secure online ordering, prompt shipping. See our entire catalog online! www.BrandywineJewelrySupply.com.

BOOKS AND VIDEOS

BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! INNER TRADITIONS/BEAR & Co. publishers - we have over 1,000 books in print! New Age, Metaphysics, Gems & Crystals, Ancient Mysteries, Plant Consciousness, Tarot and more. All books half price in Tucson at La Quinta Inn, Starr Pass Blvd, Rooms 221 & 222. www.InnerTraditions.com (800) 246-8648.


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GEMS, FINISHED

BUY ONLINE PRECIOUS, semi-precious gemstones, diamonds, pearls, necklaces, jeweler tools, handicrafts. Free catalog. deeprok@vsnl.com. DEEPAK'S ROKJEMPERL PRODUCTS, 61/10th Khetwadi, Mumbai 400004, India. www.deepakgems.com

BUY DIRECTLY FROM JAIPUR based special economic zone factory. All kind of precious, semi-precious in regular and fancy cuts, cabochons, briolette, tear drops, soccer-balls in calibrated or specific size. White & natural fancy color diamonds, beads, briolette, etc. You can order specific shape, size and stone. Delivery 1 week for regular and 2 weeks for specific requirement. M/S GEMSTONES CORPORATION 1905, Lawan Bhawan, Rasta Haldion, Johari Bazaar, Jaipur India. Tel: +91-141-2575008 Mobile: +91-94140-53633 Fax: +91-141-2521850 Email: gem_mail@gemstonescorp.com; www.gemstonescorp.com.
EXCLUSIVE TANZANITES, Tanzanian Supplier. Wholesale Priced Cut Tanzanites & Jewelry.
Buy Direct Online. http://www.exclusivetanzanites.com.

HOW TO BUY and sell gems for profit? www.gembuying.com.


INTRODUCING THE FINEST JASPER on the planet, Royal Sahara Jasper. It is a must see! By GREGORY GENOVESE. Real designer Drusy in natural colors, dyed black, and titanium coated; as well as the finest Rutilated Quartz. Pairs and singles are available. Highest quality carvings. Large selection of other unusual gem stones. Check it out! VISA, Master Card and American Express accepted. www.sweetgemstones.com.
PROFESSIONALIZE YOUR GEM BUSINESS; more profits, better direction, faster growth. Interested enough to get a free phone consultation? www.gembuying.com/cadastro2.
SPECIALIST AUCTIONS SITE OPALS/GEMSTONES. Direct from verified sellers 60,000 items sold NR $1 auctions every day. www.opalauctions.com; www.gemrockauctions.com.
www.gemrite.com - offers fine rare custom gems faceted in US by a local gemstone artist, specializing in high end gems that are untreated or low heat only. All treatments disclosed. Perfect for collectors or custom jewelry. Satisfaction guaranteed. Order now.
FIND GEM DEALERS and gem shows where they'll be. Visit the Jewelry Show Guide!



JEWELRY SUPPLIES

NAJA TOOL & SUPPLY For every bench working tool; including metals, 3M products, solders, wire, gemstones, benches, hand tools, casting, tumbling, and more. Call for jewelry class schedule at CLEAR CREEK ACADEMY. 303-426-6284 or 888-340-6252. www.najatools.com.
SEARCH FOR JEWELRY SUPPLIES - by keyword, by company, or by location. Visit the Jewelry Show Guide!

MINERALS

UNUSUAL MINERAL SPECIMENS. Find unique meteorites, fossils, and fine
jewelry at chrolithix.com. Discover minerals from classic localities
And 14k pink tourmaline jewelry. CHROLITHIX CORP, Box 901, Summit, NJ
07901; dave@chrolithix.com. No printed catalog.


MISCELLANEOUS

HOW TO BE a successful gem merchant? www.gembuying.com


OPALS

AUSTRALIAN OPAL IMPORTS. Specializing in the finest opal, cut for beauty and excellence. Rough available upon request. Gene LeVan, 562-621-1805; www.australianopalimports.com.


PEARLS

WWW.ORIENTALPEARLS.NET provides cultured freshwater loose pearl strands direct from our OWN pearl farms in China at low wholesale cost. Get ANY colored pearls in ANY Shapes/Sizes/Quantities. BBB. E-mail coupon4cs@orientalpearls.net and get a special coupon for Colored Stone clients.

PROSPECTING & MINING

COLLECT MINERALS IN MAINE. A unique and complete vacation opportunity. We have exclusive access to private and closed locations like Mount Mica, Mount Apatite, and more! POLAND MINING CAMPS. Mary Groves, PO Box 26, Portland, ME 04274. 207-998-2350; www.polandminingcamps.com.
www.CapistranoMining.com Home mining for Benitoite, Montana Sapphire and more. Mine Gravel packs for sale. Direct from the mines to you. Mine for your own gem rough to facet or Cab. Order today.
Start planning a mining adventure with the FEE MINING DIRECTORY - www.jewelryartistmagazine.com/feemining.

ROUGH FOR CABBING

AGATES AND JASPERS; new and old materials, cabs and rough. Carrasite, Cripple Creek, Succor Creek, Owyhee Sunset, Polka Dot, Amethyst Sage, Hidden Valley, Spring Mountain, Graveyard Point and Rainbow Ridge Plume, Owyhee Blue Opal, extended list on web. www.silverstreams.com; email: customerservice@silverstreams.com.


ROUGH FOR FACETING

MINE DIRECT ROUGH sapphires from the sapphire miner at the lowest cost. Great values for lapidary hobbyist. www.china-sapphire.com; e-mail: info@china-sapphire.com.
WWW.PRETTYROCK.COM offers premium quality faceting rough for discriminating gemcutters. Visit our website or send $3 for a catalog to PO Box 38930, Charlotte NC 28278.

SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

CHARLOTTE LAPIDARY ARTS AND JEWELRY DESIGN. Expert instructors on lapidary, gold and silversmithing, casting, beading, pearl knotting, wax carving, casting, metal clay, wire. Fully equipped studio work spaces day, night, weekend classes. 11500 E. Independence Blvd., Suite E, Matthews NC. (704) 847-7099; www.lapidarysource.com.
LEARN JADE CARVING from one of the world's best jade carvers. Intensive FIVE day course in beautiful British Columbia. Contact DEBORAH WILSON. 250-542-0630; http://www.deborahwilson.bc.ca; evergreenjade@hotmail.com.
WIRE ART JEWELRY: Phoenix, Arizona, Comprehensive 7-session Beginning Course with instructor Ann Turpin Thayer. Builds all the skills you need to make beautiful jewelry. See website for class schedule and details. 480-598-9090; www.AnnTurpinThayer.com.
FIND JEWELRY CLASSES online at www.jewelryartistmagazine.com/jewelryclasses
FIND BEAD CLASSES online at the Beading Daily Directory


SERVICES, BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

YOUR AMERICAN BUYER in Brazil. We offer to: 1) Assist you negotiate here at the source. 2) Cut and ship anywhere in the world as your agent. For further information contact: PRECIOUS RESOURCES, Brazil. Tel: 55-33-3522-4724. E-Mail: davidse123@gmail.com; www.preciousresourcesltda.com.

SERVICES, LAPIDARY

FOR THE UNIQUE STONES you’ve dreamed of. Your forms and facet treatment cut to fit exactly in your unique designs- in Brazil’s cutting capital. www.gembuying.com.

SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS


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TRAVEL & TOURS

ONE BEDROOM CONDO available for Tucson Gem Show. Fully furnished,sleeps 4. Pool, gym, BBQ. $550 week, $1700 month. No pets, smoking. sparkybain@shaw.ca or 604-649-4814 message.

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