The synthetic corundums (ruby, padparascha, pink, sapphire blue, white) are all back in stock! Also the cz in many colors including a few new ones. Check them out here. http://www.prettyrock.com/php/synthetic-rough.php
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All about gemstones, minerals, gemological equipment, facet rough, and more.
Thursday, March 08, 2012
The Synthetics are here! The Synthetics are Here!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Large Pink Diamond Found
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/slideshow/rare-pink-diamond-worth-12-million-2165601
Won't this make a pretty stone! Not sure where you could ever actually wear it... Inaugural ball? Oscars?
Won't this make a pretty stone! Not sure where you could ever actually wear it... Inaugural ball? Oscars?
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
A follow up on that big emerald!
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120128/bc_emerald_auction_120128?hub=BritishColumbiaHome
Looks like the owner was up to no good!
Don't forget to mail your entries for the faceting contest. They are due March 1st. It has been exciting seeing all the beautiful entries this year! Details for the contest here:
http://www.prettyrock.com/2012facetingcompetition.htm
Looks like the owner was up to no good!
Don't forget to mail your entries for the faceting contest. They are due March 1st. It has been exciting seeing all the beautiful entries this year! Details for the contest here:
http://www.prettyrock.com/2012facetingcompetition.htm
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
January 2012 - Free Shipping and a Give Away!
Click here to check out our recently added rough!
To celebrate the New Year we are offering free shipping! Just plug FreeShipJanUSA into the coupon box at check out to receive free shipping any where in the USA. (Sorry, offer not available for international customers.)
Also, we will be giving away a copy of Modern Jeweler's Gem Profile/2 The Second 60 by David Federman and Tino Hammid. For a chance to win, just leave a comment with anote about why you love rocks! One comment per person please.
We will draw randomly from all the entries at the end of the month. (I even marked it on my calendar so I wouldn't forget!)
Time to get started on your entry for the PrettyRock Rock Beauty Contest! Rocks are due March 1st 2012 See this page for details:
http://www.prettyrock.com/2012facetingcompetition.htm
Happy New Year everyone!
Beth and Dev
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