tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post8010447653433142899..comments2024-03-27T18:20:35.784-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: Product Review - Nelson Beads' Madagascar Rose Quartz The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-14220334960266771932018-04-29T21:03:35.964-04:002018-04-29T21:03:35.964-04:00That is a pity. Try Magpie Gemstones - http://www....That is a pity. Try Magpie Gemstones - http://www.magpiegemstones.com/. Otherwise, stop by your nearest jewelry supply store. BTW I wish I had a wife sometimes!! But I am really the only writer on this blog of mine!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-10418873320668460052018-04-29T18:58:57.759-04:002018-04-29T18:58:57.759-04:00Hi Phil,
You mentioned that Joanne was your prefe...Hi Phil,<br /><br />You mentioned that Joanne was your preferred supplier for beads and I felt the same way. She has since closed her store and I was wondering if you and your wife were able to find any quality suppliers like Joanne. Please advise.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068701669478686905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-84911479808527897392015-04-25T14:10:58.272-04:002015-04-25T14:10:58.272-04:00Thank you, Phil. I appreciate your business and th...Thank you, Phil. I appreciate your business and the time you took to post this. Nelson Beadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619305473060519139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-45589406291168209042015-04-24T16:35:14.753-04:002015-04-24T16:35:14.753-04:00My wife and I have done business with Joanne Nelso...My wife and I have done business with Joanne Nelson for several years. She is our preferred supplier for the high quality beads our customers have come to expect in our work. Her prices are more than fair, and her customer service is excellent. Give her a try, you won't regret it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065476420153545802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-64817969985844430602015-04-24T13:38:48.837-04:002015-04-24T13:38:48.837-04:00:-) We appreciate your honesty and knowledge! I f...:-) We appreciate your honesty and knowledge! I forgot to add that your product photography is also excellent!<br /><br />Ooooh an SG kit! That is cool!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-84562384761907840002015-04-24T13:34:48.322-04:002015-04-24T13:34:48.322-04:00Yes, her store is rather limited for now - hopefu...Yes, her store is rather limited for now - hopefully she can bring in more shapes in the future.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-26143181847840907252015-04-24T13:33:37.597-04:002015-04-24T13:33:37.597-04:00It would have been fine if they sold it as an amaz...It would have been fine if they sold it as an amazonite lookalike but not as the real thing. I generally get suspcious when a low price is offered for a gemstone. It might be because of poor quality or it is a substitute.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-82659145957644087872015-04-24T13:32:24.007-04:002015-04-24T13:32:24.007-04:00Actually the cherry quartz and other "fruity&...Actually the cherry quartz and other "fruity" quartz are not natural stones. They are just essentially a form of glass <br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_quartzThe Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-86678189254014828462015-04-24T13:24:14.765-04:002015-04-24T13:24:14.765-04:00Pearl, thank you so much for reviewing my Madagasc...Pearl, thank you so much for reviewing my Madagascar rose quartz and introducing my new bead site to your subscribers. I hope I can be a trusted resource for their gemstone bead needs. You, my dear, are awesome!<br /><br />BTW, I'm excited to say that I ordered a specific gravity kit today that'll let me measure the density of beads to help in identification. I can't wait to play with it.Nelson Beadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619305473060519139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-76033899286175649782015-04-24T12:56:33.292-04:002015-04-24T12:56:33.292-04:00Yup - I'm one of those suckers whose got subst...Yup - I'm one of those suckers whose got substandard beads online - and right off the shelf as well! <br /><br />Thanks for this Pearl. I signed up for her newsletter before I even finished reading your post. I prefer honesty to someone trying to make a buck! <br /><br />I've got my fingers crossed that she brings in more than round beads as I really like the unusual. But that's just me....<br /><br />Again - thank you!!aimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685252628734838159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-32152788710308982902015-04-24T12:31:47.658-04:002015-04-24T12:31:47.658-04:00Great article! Joanne's shop is definitely a ...Great article! Joanne's shop is definitely a great find.Mary @ MaryMorrisJewelry.etsy.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159797569908543599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-87107471180621549352015-04-24T11:14:59.885-04:002015-04-24T11:14:59.885-04:00Thanks for this post, when I bought a strand of am...Thanks for this post, when I bought a strand of amazonite early this year, I was curious about its low price, but I bought it because I liked it, now I know it was just quartz.Divya Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522282917004358863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-5087024334230911522015-04-24T10:18:12.735-04:002015-04-24T10:18:12.735-04:00Bravo ! At last a truly ethical gemstone site. ...Bravo ! At last a truly ethical gemstone site. I cannot count how many times I've purchased gemstone beads that were dyed quartz, such as cherry quartz, pineapple quartz, watermelon quartz . Someone once told me that if it has a fruity name it is most likely dyed quartz or just fancy glass, like Tigerskin Quartz. I have a whole storage bin filled with subpar Rose Quartz - some of it almost clear and some so pale pink it is nearly white. Guess I don't really mind if someone is going to sell dyed quartz of fancy glass, just be honest with the customer is all I ask.<br />I definitely will be subscribing to Joanne's website, it is chock full of information and beautiful beads and it is nice to know I'll be dealing with an honest and ethical person. <br />Almost Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349435936032378395noreply@blogger.com