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beads and gem jewellery
I'm obviously no expert, so I'll ask what's probably a stupid question. I've
seen prices of gemstone beads. Why are they so inexpensive compared to gemstones used for jewellery? I heard that gemstones used for beads are always those whose optical characteristics are not good enough for use in jewellery. That's why they're mostly cabochone or sphere shape. Is that true? Does that mean that beads can never be as clear, and as rich in color like those gems set in silver or gold for jewellery? |
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"m4816k" wrote in message ... I'm obviously no expert, so I'll ask what's probably a stupid question. I've seen prices of gemstone beads. Why are they so inexpensive compared to gemstones used for jewellery? I heard that gemstones used for beads are always those whose optical characteristics are not good enough for use in jewellery. That's why they're mostly cabochone or sphere shape. Is that true? Does that mean that beads can never be as clear, and as rich in color like those gems set in silver or gold for jewellery? Although it is true in most cases that inferior quality materials are used, it is not always the case. Tourmaline is a good example, slight inclusions are normal and often found in cut gems but the same material is equally used for making beads or cabachons, and will cost just as much. Pearls(round) are the most will known bead products and would be less valuable if facetted. You may also find a few other gems used as facetted beads that are of the same quality and value as most commercial cut gems. In my opinion all gem merchandise is good in the right place. |
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