Gemmology is such a huge and fascinating subject. It took me 3 years to qualifyas an FGA (Fellow of the Gemmological Association) passing in 1993. My young son loved testing me from my flash cards when we were on long car trips! This qualification is the highest to achieve in Great Britain…
The beads are sourced from reliable online wholesale companies and gemstone dealers, many of whom I know from my contacts in the jewellery trade. The beads are already polished, shaped, drilled and sold in 16” lengths…