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Blue SapphireĪfter diamonds, sapphires are the next hardest gemstone and one of the most valuable. Our Guide to Diamonds has more information about the Cut, Clarity, Colour and Carat of the diamonds we use. They are one of the most treasured stones in the world and feature strongly in Sheila's Engagement Rings, Ring Sets and Eternity Rings as well as many of her jewellery collections. The “Big Four” are: Diamondĭiamonds, reputedly a “girl’s best friend”, are the hardest naturally occurring material known to man. There are only four stones in the world classified as precious gemstones and we are proud to say we use them all in our jewellery and rings. Most gemstones can be safely dipped in silver dip or gold dip, but not pearls and great care should be taken when cleaning jewellery set with opals, for further tips see our Caring for your Jewellery guide.

Find out more about jewellery made just for you. For example, if you see a ring or a piece of jewellery with one type of gemstone, but would prefer another, it may be possible for us to do this for you. Since our stones are set by hand, it is possible that alternative stones can be set into your chosen design.

All of our gemstones are natural except for cubic zirconia, which are synthetic. We carefully source gemstones for their quality and colour ensuring you receive the best quality stones. Sheila uses both precious and semi-precious stones throughout her jewellery designs, with each stone set-by-hand in our Orkney workshop. Our experts are always happy to help you choose the perfect semi-precious stones for your needs.Gemstones have been desirable since ancient times, and are as appealing to us today as they were to our ancestors generations ago. If you need any help finding the loose gemstones you need for making your own precious and semi-precious stone jewellery, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team. You can also find an array of rare jewellery gemstones as part of our collection, from onyx and moissanite to garnet and amethyst, ideal for creating the most bespoke jewellery pieces.īuy gemstones in bulk at Cooksongold and create unique jewellery pieces of the highest quality. Whether you need rubies, sapphires, peridot or cubic zirconia, you can pick up multipacks for convenience. Looking to buy semi-precious stones in bulk? Check out our range of wholesale gemstones available in packs of mixed shapes and sizes. Buy Precious and Semi-Precious Stones at Cooksongold At Cooksongold, our cabochon gemstones come in a range of sizes and shapes, with our most popular designs including squares and teardrops. They’re the ideal choice for earrings, pendants, and rings due to their opaque and unique natural inclusions. What is a cabochon? Cabochon gemstones usually have a flat bottom and polished domed top. Looking to add colour to your jewellery creations? Then why not browse our range of beautiful and high-quality cabochon gemstones.

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Alongside our collection of precious and semi-precious stones, we also sell a selection of gemstone beads and cultured pearls.Īs the one of the leading gemstone suppliers in the UK, we have a specially curated range of gemstone books to help you identify different types of precious stones and gemstones, get inspiration for your jewellery making projects, and learn how to set semi-precious stones to create gorgeous rings, earrings and other jewellery items.

We supply gemstones singularly, in pairs and in multipacks, offering the perfect range of options for the jewellery maker. Our gemstones are available in a range of cuts, from the classic simple round and oval-shaped precious stones, to the more unique pear-shaped and heart shape gemstones. Customise your gemstones to suit your requirements and create unique jewellery pieces that your customers will adore. We have loose gemstones and semi-precious stones for jewellery making in a huge range of shapes and cuts. Loose Gemstones in Unique Cuts, Shapes, and Sizes Our range of semi-precious stones are ideal for creating jewellery that is truly unique. Whether you’re looking for agate, zirconium, diamonds or moissanite gemstones from renowned specialists Charles and Colvard, at Cooksongold you are sure to find exactly what you need. We have an extensive range of precious and semi-precious stones that are ideal for jewellery making. Wholesale Gemstones, Precious Stones and Semi-Precious Stones

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