Hand-made jewelries

debeers
By debeers

Hi!
Where can I get materials for hand-made jewelries? I need supplies like beads, chains and locks and semi-precious stones.
Thanks.

By debeers• 25 Oct 2008 13:18
debeers

Thanks Aletta, you're a great help. I'll go to the Souq tonight.

By Aletta• 25 Oct 2008 12:47
Rating: 5/5
Aletta

Hi,

you'll find precious and semi-precious stones, at many qualities and cuts at the gold souq. They go by carat (naturally) and the price depends heavily on the quality. You should bargain. However, I have seen much better variety and quality in Dubai.

You can buy chains or pearls and other semi-precious beads (malachite etc). I would discourage you from buying red coral; it is illegal to import in many european countries, and it is a protected thing. You are in very good shape with fresh water pearls, they are dirt cheap. I saw very cheap rubies and sapphires.

A lot of guys there have their little workshop on the back and they can make anything for you, you just need to bring in a design. Therefore, I assume they would have the material to provide you with. Check this one for example:

Kamal Rai, 5770566, he is in a shop called MARHABA (original!) in the Old Ghannem, Gold Souq. There are some more numbers on their card: 4418956 and 4361616.

Don't forget to bargain!

Good luck!

By fahar• 25 Oct 2008 12:33
Rating: 5/5
fahar

go to the souqs in gold shops and ask, they will be able to guide you

By hugh jackman• 25 Oct 2008 12:33
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