11-29-2018 10:55 AM
Hello all, Looking for a single loose stone to complete this set & wondering if any of you may have one to spare. Of course I would pay for the stone and shipping.
It's a 2mmx2mm bullet cab in cobalt. Here is the set :
Will also check Mr.Stones etc, just asking here as well. Thanks 🙂
11-29-2018 09:15 PM
I don't have one but if I did I'd share it. Have you looked at Jan's and DreamtimeCreations?
Allison
11-30-2018 08:47 AM
Thank you Allison! Haven't checked the sites you mention (what is Jan's?). I did check Mr.Stones & Fire Mountain - no luck.
11-30-2018 11:22 AM
I checked my stash...sorry..none here either
11-30-2018 11:54 AM
Hi -- here are some possibilities for you. One of the things you might encounter is a lack of uniformity in the name of what you're looking for. You've already described them as "bullets" -- you might also call them "tall" cabochons, "high" cabochons, etc.
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I've bought a lot of stones from Jan's. They have a lot of different kinds of stones and it's not unusual for them to bring in new stock at any given time.
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I've bought things from Dreamtime. It seems like they have lots of things one time and then not very many things the next.
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GeneralBeadSanFrancisco – haven't used them yet but they seem to have a lot of Swarovski
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Try searching on etsy. There are a lot of stone sellers and you might find something there.
MoonSpheres
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VintageJewelryNParts
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VintageRoseFindings
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TheSupplyFactor
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FindingsVintage
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Findingsvintage?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
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PrettySnazzySupplies
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There are a lot of rhinestones available on Ebay -- here are a couple of names I was given by someone who does a lot of rehab on old jewelry. I'm sure you can find many others.
Ponytail777 on Ebay
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HeavenlyJewels on Ebay. No idea of manufacturers.
https://www.ebay.com/str/heavenlyjewels
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ebay seller fancyelement has (literally) over 10,000 stones listed. No idea of manufacturers.
http://www.ebaystores.com/FancyElement
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ebay seller sinopianist has over 5,000 listings. My friend said Swarovski stones are available from this seller, plus other manufacturers. This seller is in China.
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NOTE-- THIS IS A PERSONAL OPINION! Some good things are sold from China; some not-so-good things are sold from China. There appear to be quite a few stone manufacturers there, so getting good products is hit or miss, and success may require tring out a few different suppliers. From my experience, you should read item descriptions extremely carefully. Be skeptical. Stones described as "high-quality crystals" may or may not be high quality. Anyone can use that term -- wouldn't do them much good to advertise them as low quality!
11-30-2018 04:47 PM
Wow, thanks Allison! Checked Jan's & Dreamtime..... will check the others as time allows. I appreciate the suggestions.