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December 2020

Citrine Facet Round

Nice Color
Natural Citrine

Refraction Index: 1.544-1.553
Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 2.66
Species: Quartz
Care: Wash with warm, soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Never steam clean

2 mm	Regular 6 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
2.5 mm	Regular 6 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular 4 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular 2 pieces $5.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular 2 pieces $10.00	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular $18.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Peridot Facet Round

Natural Peridot Facet

Refraction Index: 1.635
Hardness: 7.0
Specific Gravity: 3.3 - 3.4
Species: Olivine
Treatment: None
Heat Sensitivity: None
Care: Wash with soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Never clean ultrasonically or steam clean.

Metal Clay, safe to fire.
Firing test results; Silver 1200F-1HR-OK, Silver 1475F-1HR metallic, Silver 1650F-2HR Metallic, Bronze 1525F-2HR OK, Copper 1778F-30min OK. Safe to torch fire. Fire in carbon to avoid metallic coating

2 mm	Regular price 10 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
3 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $10.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	out of stock	out of stock
6 mm	Regular price $10.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Orissa Garnet Facet Round

Natural Orissa Garnet Facet

Refraction Index: 1.73-1.76
Hardness: 7.0-7.5
Specific Gravity: 3.65-3.87
Treatment: None
Care: Wash with soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Never clean ultrasonically or steam clean.

Metal Clay, safe to fire.
Test results Silver 1200F-1HR OK, Silver 1475F-1HR Metallic, Silver 1650F-2HR Metallic, Bronze 1525F-2HR OK, and Copper 1778F-30 min OK, Fire in carbon to avoid metallic coating.

2 mm	Regular price 10 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
2.5 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $5.00	Sale price no longer available
3 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price $6.00 each	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $10.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $20.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Smoky Quartz Facet Round

Natural Smoky Quartz

Refraction Index: 1.544-1.553
Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 2.66
Species: Quartz
Care: Wash with warm, soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Never steam clean

4 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $10.00	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $6.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $12.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $18.00 each	Sale price no longer available
15 mm	Regular price $26.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Iolite Facet Round

Natural Iolite

Refraction Index: 1.522 - 1.578
Hardness: 7 - 7.5
Specific Gravity: 2.53 - 2.78
Treatment: None

Metal Clay firing test results; Silver 1200F-1HR-OK, Silver 1475F-1HR a little darker, Silver 1650F-2HR Metallic, Bronze 1525F-2HR OK, Copper 1778F-30min color change to lavender.

3 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $10.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price $10.00 each	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price $15.00 each	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $20.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $100.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Amethyst Facet Round

Natural Amethyst

Refraction Index: 1.544-1.553
Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 2.66
Species: Quartz
Treatment: None
Care: Wash with warm, soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Ultrasonic cleaning is usually safe. Never steam clean.

2 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
2.5 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
3 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $10.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price $5.00 each	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $8.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $25.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $40.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $70.00 each	Sale price no longer available

White Topaz (clear) Facet Round

Natural White (Clear) Topaz Facet

Refraction Index: 1.610 - 1.620
Hardness: 8
Specific Gravity: 3.53 to 3.56
Dispersion: 0.014
Treatment: None

Metal Clay, safe to fire.
Test results; Silver 1200F-1HR-OK, Silver 1475F-1HR-OK, Silver 1650F-2HR OK, Bronze 1525F-2HR-OK, Copper 1778F-30min-OK

2 mm	Regular price 12 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
2.5 mm	Regular price 10 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
3 mm	Regular price 10 pieces $10.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $6.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $40.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Swiss Blue Topaz Facet Round

Natural Green Amethyst Facet

Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 2.66
Species: Quartz
Treatment: Irradiated and heat-treated
Care: Wash with warm, soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Ultrasonic cleaning is usually safe. Never steam clean.

4 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $8.00 each	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price $11.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $23.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $30.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $75.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Mystic Topaz Facet Round

Mystic Mist Topaz Facet

Treatment: Coated
Refraction Index: 1.610 - 1.620
Hardness: 8
Specific Gravity: 3.53 - 3.56
Dispersion: 0.014
Treatment: Coated
Never clean in ultrasonically or steam clean.

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4 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $10.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $6.00 each	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price $11.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $16.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $30.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $55.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Twilight Topaz Facet Round

Twilight Mist Topaz Facet

Treatment: Coated
Refraction Index: 1.610 - 1.620
Hardness: 8
Specific Gravity: 3.53 - 3.56
Dispersion: 0.014
Treatment: Coated
Never clean in ultrasonically or steam clean.

4 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price $6.00 each	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $8.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $15.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $30.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Pink Topaz Facet Round

Pink Mist Topaz Facet

Treatment: Coated
Refraction Index: 1.610 - 1.620
Hardness: 8
Specific Gravity: 3.53 - 3.56
Dispersion: 0.014
Treatment: Coated
Never clean in ultrasonically or steam clean.

4 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $7.00 each	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price $11.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $16.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $30.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $55.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Mercury Mist Topaz Round

Mercury Mist Topaz Facet

Treatment: Coated
Refraction Index: 1.610 - 1.620
Hardness: 8
Specific Gravity: 3.53 - 3.56
Dispersion: 0.014
Treatment: Coated
Never clean in ultrasonically or steam clean.

5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $7.00 each	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price $12.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $15.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $30.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Carnelian Facet Round

Natural Carnelian

Color: Translucent Bright Orange
Refraction Index: 1.544-1.553
Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 2.66
Species: Quartz
Treatment: Heat-treated and/or Dyed
Care: Ultrasonic and steam cleaning are usually safe.

5 mm	out of stock	out of stock
6 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $9.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $13.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Moonstone Facet Round

Natural Moonstone Facet

Refraction Index: 1.518 - 1.526
Hardness: 6.0 - 6.7
Specific Gravity: 2.56
Species: Feldspar
Treatment: None
Care: Avoid harsh chemicals and never clean with ultrasonically or steam clean.

Safe to fire in Metal Clay.
Test Results: Silver 1200F-1HR, Silver 1475F-1HR, Bronze 1525F-2HR, Copper 1778F-30min. Fire in Carbon.

4 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $5.00	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $16.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $29.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Rainbow Moonstone Facet Round

5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $6.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $13.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $30.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Black Spinel Facet Round

Natural Black Spinel

Mohs hardness: 7.5 - 8
Refractive index: 1.719
Specific gravity: 3.6 - 4.1
Treatment: None
Heat Sensitive: None
Care: Usually safe for ultrasonic and steam cleaning

Metal Clay, safe to fire at all temperatures and methods.
Test results; Silver 1200F-1HR-OK, Silver 1475F-1HR-OK, Silver 1650F-2HR OK, Bronze 1525F-2HR-OK, Copper 1778F-30min-OK

4 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $5.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price $5.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $6.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $11.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Copper Pink Tourmaline Facet Round

Natural Tourmaline

3 mm	Regular price $5.00 each	Sale price no longer available
3.5 mm	Regular price $7.00 each	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price $10.00 each	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	out of stock	out of stock

Peridot Round Cab

Natural Peridot Cabochons

Refraction Index: 1.635
Hardness: 7.0
Specific Gravity: 3.3 - 3.4
Species: Olivine
Treatment: None
Heat Sensitivity: None
Care: Wash with soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Never clean ultrasonically or steam clean.

Metal Clay, safe to fire.
Firing test results; Silver 1200F-1HR-OK, Silver 1475F-1HR metallic, Silver 1650F-2HR Metallic, Bronze 1525F-2HR OK, Copper 1778F-30min OK. Safe to torch fire. Fire in carbon to avoid metallic coating

2 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $5.00	Sale price no longer available
3 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $12.00 each	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price $30.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $89.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Moonstone Cab Round

Natural Moonstone Cabochon

Refraction Index: 1.518 - 1.526
Hardness: 6.0 - 6.7
Specific Gravity: 2.56
Species: Feldspar
Treatment: None
Care: Avoid harsh chemicals and never clean with ultrasonically or steam clean.

Safe to fire in Metal Clay.
Test Results: Silver 1200F-1HR, Silver 1475F-1HR, Bronze 1525F-2HR, Copper 1778F-30min. Fire in Carbon.

2 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
3 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $11.00	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $9.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $20.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $40.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Orissa Garnet Cab Round

Natural Orissa Garnet Cabochon

Refraction Index: 1.73-1.76
Hardness: 7.0-7.5
Specific Gravity: 3.65-3.87
Treatment: None
Care: Wash with soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Never clean ultrasonically or steam clean.

Metal Clay, safe to fire.
Test results Silver 1200F-1HR OK, Silver 1475F-1HR Metallic, Silver 1650F-2HR Metallic, Bronze 1525F-2HR OK, and Copper 1778F-30 min OK, Fire in carbon to avoid metallic coating.

2 mm	Regular price 12 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
3 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $5.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $7.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $25.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $56.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Hessonite Garnet Cab Round

Natural Hessonite Garnet Cabochon

Refraction Index: 1.73-1.76
Hardness: 7.0-7.5
Specific Gravity: 3.65-3.87
Treatment: None
Care: Wash with soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Never clean ultrasonically or steam clean.

January birthstone, these cabochon garnets are high quality , well cut. They come in a variety of shapes. Great for jewelry design. These genuine gemstones will help you create beautiful finished cabochon jewelry.

2 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
3 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price $6.00 each	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $10.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $18.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Black Star Diopside Round Cab

Natural Black Star Diopside Cabochon

Refraction Index: 1.66-1.72
Hardness: 5.5
Specific Gravity: 3.29
Species: Calcium Magnesium Silicate
Treatment: None
Natural Black Star Diopside Cabochon

Refraction Index: 1.66-1.72
Hardness: 5.5
Specific Gravity: 3.29
Species: Calcium Magnesium Silicate
Treatment: None

4 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $5.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $7.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $15.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $28.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Black Spinel Round Cab

Natural Black Spinel Cabochon

Refraction Index: 1.719
Hardness: 7.5 - 8.0
Specific Gravity: 3.6 - 4.1
Treatment: None
Heat Sensitive: None
Care: Usually safe for ultrasonic and steam cleaning

Metal Clay, safe to fire.
Test results; Silver 1200F-1HR-OK, Silver 1475F-1HR-OK, Silver 1650F-2HR OK, Bronze 1525F-2HR-OK, Copper 1778F-30min-OK

3 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $5.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $8.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $15.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Citrine Round Cab

Natural Citrine Cabochons

Refraction Index: 1.544-1.553
Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 2.66
Species: Quartz
Care: Ultrasonic cleaning is usually safe. Never steam clean.

3 mm	Regular price 6 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $6.00 each	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price $9.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $14.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $24.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $44.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Sunstone Round Cab

Natural Sunstone Cabochon

Refractive Index: 1.560 - 1.572
Hardness: 6 - 6.5
Specific Gravity: 2.69 - 2.72
Treatment: None
Care: Avoid harsh chemicals and never clean with ultrasonically or steam clean.

Safe to fire in metal clay
1200 degrees for 30 Minutes

3 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available

Honey quartz Round Cab

Natural Honey Quartz Cabochon

Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 2.66
Species: Quartz
Treatment: Irradiated and heat-treated
Care: Wash with warm, soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Ultrasonic cleaning is usually safe. Never steam clean.

5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $6.00 each	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price $9.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $13.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $22.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $42.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Lemon Quartz Cab Round

Natural Lemon Quartz Cabochon

Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 2.66
Species: Quartz
Treatment: Irradiated and heat-treated
Care: Wash with warm, soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Ultrasonic cleaning is usually safe. Never steam clean.

5 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $5.00	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price $6.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $8.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $17.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $24.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Green Amethyst Round Cab

Natural Green Amethyst Cabochon

Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 2.66
Species: Quartz
Treatment: Irradiated and heat-treated
Care: Wash with warm, soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Ultrasonic cleaning is usually safe. Never steam clean.

6 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $9.00	Sale price no longer available
7 mm	Regular price $7.00 each	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price $10.00 each	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price $30.00 each	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price $49.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Mother of Pearl

Natural Mother of Pearl

5 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $5.00	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
8 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $6.00	Sale price no longer available
10 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $7.00	Sale price no longer available
12 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
14 mm	Regular price $5.00 each	Sale price no longer available
15 mm	Regular price $7.00 each	Sale price no longer available

Iolite Round Cab

Natural Iolite Cabochons

Refraction Index: 1.522 - 1.578
Hardness: 7 - 7.5
Species: Cordierite
Specific Gravity: 2.53 - 2.78
Treatment: None
Care: Wash with soapy water. Avoid harsh detergents. Never clean ultrasonically or steam clean.

Metal Clay, safe to fire at some temperatures.
Test results; Silver 1200F-1HR-OK, Silver 1475F-1HR a little darker, Silver 1650F-2HR Metallic, Bronze 1525F-2HR OK, Copper 1778F-30min color change to lavender.

3 mm	Regular price 4 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
4 mm	Regular price 2 pieces $8.00	Sale price no longer available
5 mm	Regular price $14.00 each	Sale price no longer available
6 mm	Regular price $17.00 each	Sale price no longer available