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Stuff we want you to know.....

A note about gemstones and chips.

There are so many wonderful gemstones out there, so many colours and personalities, shapes and qualities, that it's hard to keep track of what they are. It's also hard to know what is real and what isn't.
Most of the stones that we use are real. Whenever possible, we try to acquire natural gemstones. Natural stones have not been changed in any way other than shape. Many stones are real but have been enhanced in one or more ways. Some are enhanced for colour, by either dyeing, heating, bleaching, or the use of treatments in laboratories such as chemical or electron bombardment. Some stones are enhanced for durability. Some softer stones may be laminated for protection. Oiling or waxing is done to opaque stones to improve appearance. Bonding is done to porous stones to provide both protection and improved appearance.
There are a variety of treatments being used throughout the industry. We will tell you as much as we know about our materials. That is your right.

Goldstone is a man-made "stone". It is actually tinted glass with metallic shavings that sparkle like gold.

Pricing for SETS

Some items have matching earrings and are being offered as SETS. I enjoy finding specials when I shop, especially when I shop for fun items, so......Once the price has been determined for the separate pieces, those prices are added together and then a $5.00 discount is applied.

Jewelry and children....

Please note, beads and jewelry can be a choking hazard for small children. Please take care when giving jewelry to children.