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Just WOW! Love it. :)

I made a purchase earlier this year and was very pleased with product quality and postal delivery speed. I'd definitely buy from Augustus again.

Gorgeous necklace! The vermeil looks great with that lovely rainbow around your neck. :D

Thanks, GemGeek! I've had a Stuller account in past and really like their inventory, but was just wondering about other distributors. I also like Nina Designs' products, so it's good to know that the minimum purchase requirement is low. I really like the info you all have shared. I'm so glad I...

Thanks, folks!! I've looked into Bella and Grassman and really like their products. I'll contact both about new account requirements. Nina Designs also has a great selection. I like that their products come in different metals and finishes. And thanks for KGH's info. It may come in handy in the...

I already know of RioGrande and Firemountain, but can any of you direct me to good wholesale suppliers of 10,14,18K gold clasps and findings? I don't need plated or filled, but I would consider vermeil.

You might also want to incorporate your shop name onto your banner picture. You can do it in Photoshop, but if you don't have access, try using GIMP. GIMP is free to download and use on your computer. Hope this helps!

Hello and congrats on your Etsy Shop! Two sales already - wow! You have a great selection of necklaces, but some of the pics look a bit dark on my screen. Other than that, good job and happy selling on Etsy!

Thanks, GemGeek! It's good to know that the pearl's chip isn't an unnatural occurrence. I was concerned that the pearls may have been coated in some way.

Thank you, PearlDreams! I'm more partial to the larger pearls because of their color and rainbow effect luster. Their clunky shape probably makes them more suitable for a fashion jewelry piece as opposed to traditional fine, but I don't care. I think they are quite lovely.

Making gimps Making gimps You may be able to make 14k gold gimps using 14K gold wire, a straight pin, and wire cutters. Rio Grande should have 14K gold wire that's thin enough to use, like 30 or 32 gauge. Here's a great Youtube video that includes directions for making a gimp with the straight...

Hello, I'm new here and new to pearls as well, so I thought I'd solicit opinions on the quality of three different sets of freshwater strands. Strands 1 are large, lavender/purple baroques. Strands 2 are pink and apprx 12mm. Single strand 3 is similar in color to strand set 1 but the pearls are...