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Bright gems, each no bigger than a pinhead, gather together in Lilliputian blossoms. Gaspeite, turquoise, coral, spiny oyster, sugilite and lapis, hand set in 14kt gold. Posts. Exclusively for Sundance. 1/4"L.
Traditionally, gemstones (those used for jewelry) have been divided into precious and semi-precious categories. Gems were deemed "precious" largely based on a history of ecclesiastical, devotional or ceremonial use, as well as rarity. The four "cardinal" precious gems are diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald.
Semi-precious stones are pretty much everything else.There are more than 130 species of minerals that have been cut into gems, with 50 species in common use. Strictly speaking, such gems as pearls, coral, ivory, jet, amber and mother of pearl are not "stone" at all, but are considered semi-precious for purposes of jewelry making.
Sterling silver is a white, highly reflective precious metal composed of 925 parts of pure silver and 75 parts alloy, usually copper. Copper provides the silver with sufficient hardness and wearing qualities, as pure silver is too soft to be used or worn everyday. Sterling silver is used in a wide variety of jewelry for a beautiful polished look. |
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Our packages are sent Monday - Friday via the U.S. Postal Service, Federal Express or through freight carriers for oversized items such as furniture. Orders typically ship the same day if received by 3 pm Mountain Time. Standard delivery normally takes 5-7 business days.
Shipping and Handling Charges
Shipping and handling charges include order processing, packaging, handling and shipping.
Standard Delivery (continental USA only)
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12.95 |
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14.95 |
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16.95 |
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18.95 |
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21.95 |
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26.95 |
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| Free Standard Shipping on Gift Cards. Additional charges for upgraded shipping. |
Jewelry Orders
Standard delivery for jewelry-only orders is 5-7 business days and is a flat rate of $9.95 for shipping and handling. Faster delivery is available for an additional $3 for 2nd Day Air service, $13 for overnight service and $17 for priority overnight service. If your jewelry merchandise total is over $1,000 we will waive the shipping and handling costs. If you choose Overnight Delivery, additional charges will apply. Please enter a physical address as FedEx cannot deliver to a P.O. Box.
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