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Do you use real gemstones?

May 3rd, 2007 12:36
Tania Glover,

Yes! All the gemstones we use are real and of high quality. The only 
synthetic stones we use are Cubic Zirconia (CZ), which does not exist 
in a natural state.
http://www.beadsgemstone.com
Sterling Silver is the whitest of all the metals. Fine silver is 
generally too soft for most jewelry applications. Sterling Silver is a 
mix of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper.  Silver products sometimes 
may be marked 925, which means that 925 parts per thousand are pure 
silver.  99.9% silver is called "Fine silver." Sterling components and 
jewelry made in the USA are often stamped "Sterling." Goods made for 
international trade are often marked "925" indicating the 92.5% 
fineness. "Coin" silver is used in some countries and could be 
marked "900" or "800" depending on fineness. 
http://www.silverbeadsjewelry.com/