tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20984582.post4229825749786194075..comments2024-03-16T16:00:26.441-07:00Comments on Peggy Li Creations Jewelry Blog: FAQ: Where Do You Get Your Materials/How to Navigate a Bead Showplcpeggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01881493670348666660noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20984582.post-57916128467398199322009-11-16T11:16:57.857-08:002009-11-16T11:16:57.857-08:00Thanks so much Peggy....I will check out those 3 v...Thanks so much Peggy....I will check out those 3 vendors....really appreciate you sharing them with me...and am looking to the upcoming San Mateo show! All the best to you!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006611916306911342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20984582.post-2683409790823377692009-11-13T16:37:59.027-08:002009-11-13T16:37:59.027-08:00OHH YESS!! The International Gem and Jewelry has t...OHH YESS!! The International Gem and Jewelry has things you won't find at those prices ANY where else, and you get to see before you buy. It travels thru Seattle about 3 or 4 times a year and has some thing for every body. You can sign up at their web site for notification when it will be in your area.Kittyhttp://www.fashionedbykitty.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20984582.post-57128210173309746412009-11-09T11:06:08.415-08:002009-11-09T11:06:08.415-08:00Hi MBW,
I usually stick w/the wholesale area in t...Hi MBW,<br /><br />I usually stick w/the wholesale area in the back, and I love Earthstone and Prijems. Their quality is excellent and consistent and they work with the top designers in the biz. Of course, you *will* pay higher prices for this. But the consistency and the fact you can use most, if not all, the gems on strand is great. If you are in the front retail section, check out King's Road Beads. Their sales folks are a little pushy, but they have a wide selection of items and do offer wholesale accounts.<br /><br />If you are just starting out and can't afford to splurge on these vendors, there are awesome Swarovski crystal alternatives these days. <br /><br />It just depends on your design goals and customers -- sometimes there are gems I love, but I don't think my customers will appreciate/understand the higher cost, so I leave them on the table.<br /><br />good luck,<br />peggyplcpeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01881493670348666660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20984582.post-92128989427856864422009-11-09T10:57:30.445-08:002009-11-09T10:57:30.445-08:00Hi Peggy,
I'm looking to get some grade A,AA, ...Hi Peggy,<br />I'm looking to get some grade A,AA, and maybe AAA (if I can afford AAA!) briolettes....but there are so many vendors and such disparity in pricing for stones of this quality at the Intergem San Mateo show......can you recommend some vendors you trust /have purchased from and been happy with that have this quality of gemstones at fair prices? I prefer to start with someone that someone else I know has been happy with...and I trust your recommendations..your gemstones are beautiful! Thanks much!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006611916306911342noreply@blogger.com