Quality and decently priced place to buy Jewelry Making Supplies?

01 Mar 2010

1 Mar, 2010 jewelry making supplies

Something along the lines of different types of beads and stones, some nice white gold necklaces etc…

I have a concern about lead though, I noticed a bunch of warnings on this site about lead in Swarovski jewelry…

Like this: http://www.jewelrysupply.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35_3042_459_2408&products_id=15148

Im looking for a heart shape like this but am only coming up with that brand with the warning…I dont care if I have to pay more.

I am having trouble finding that exact heart style, but what you are looking for is going to be quartz crystal or "non leaded crystal." Leaded crystal, like Swaroski, sparkle more than other crystal. They add lead to increase the sparkle. The first website below has some more info on the lead in Swarovski. The second website is the best place I’ve found to buy jewelry making supplies (to answer the first part of your question!).

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dips
2010 Mar 01 1

I am having trouble finding that exact heart style, but what you are looking for is going to be quartz crystal or "non leaded crystal." Leaded crystal, like Swaroski, sparkle more than other crystal. They add lead to increase the sparkle. The first website below has some more info on the lead in Swarovski. The second website is the best place I’ve found to buy jewelry making supplies (to answer the first part of your question!).
References :
http://www.beadboard.net/lead-swarovski-crystal-beads/
http://www.firemountaingems.com/
wolfus_s
2010 Mar 01 2

For white gold necklaces/chains supply I’d recommend:
http://www.pasternakfindings.com/category/gold_chains_supply
Most of their gold chains are available in white gold versions as well as yellow gold.

Sarit Designs - Handcrafted Jewelry
http://sarit-jewelry.com
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