US Suppliers of Stones, Cabochons and Gems
This page has US suppliers of stones, cabs and gems. Check with the supplier if stones you buy can be used in place with metal clay - will they withstand firing temperatures. If not, you can bezel set them. All suppliers will ship internationally unless otherwise stated. All links open in a new window.
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Whole Lotta Whimsy
US based supplier with a huge selection of items for jewelry making and metal clay. Supplier of Precious Metal Clay PMC, Copprclay™ and Bronzclay™ and all the associated products, molds, chain including stainless steel chain from Germany, sterling, buna, chain by the foot in brass and copper, cutters including Kemper, Makins and hard to find stainless steel cutters, tools, kilns, videos, in fact, everything to do with metal clay and making jewelry. Glass beads, enamel, beading supplies, bisque, polymer clay, stones, resin and photo polymer. They are official distributors in the US for Krafty Lady Molds. They are also one of Jewelyn's authorized distributors. Very friendly staff.
Val Lewis
Supplier of Art Clay, tools, gems, findings and beads.
ABR Imagery
US based Art Clay supplier. Also sells tools, stones, findings, components, glass, resin, carving tools, molds, wire, jump rings, chain and kilns.
Africa Gems
US supplier of diamonds and gemstones including matched pairs.
Aftosa
US supplier of PMC, Bronzclay and Copprclay, kilns, lab grown stones and cabochons, tools and findings.
Arrowhead Lapidary and Supply
US site. Tumbling suppliers who also sell polished rocks and specimens. Rough rock can also be bought from this supplier. They have a variety of rotary tumblers from heavy duty to table top.
Art Clay Canada
Canadian suppliers of Art Clay, tools, findings, gems, glass, books etc. They also offer classes.
Art Clay World
This site has lots of information as well as selling Art Clay and various tools and accessories. It has detailed Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all the products it sells.
Australian Opal Imports
US supplier of fabulous opals.
Bonita Creations
US supplier of unusual stones and unique cuts. Faceted gemstones and cabochons.
Brandywine Jewelry Supplies
US based supplier of findings, wire, stones and gems, tools, settings and display items.
The Bug House - Utah
The Bug House is a wholesale fossil and lapidary shop located in Delta, Utah. The sales area displays contain a varied assortment of fossils, Dugway Geodes, Septarian Nodules, Sandstone bookends, carved stone figures and a wide range of mineral specimens. It also has U-DIG Fossils which offers the best Trilobite collecting in the world.
Cabbing Rough
Beautiful hand cut cabochons polished from their natural state. Wholesale pricing and custom requests are available.
Caldron Crafts - Catonsville, MD
US supplier of jewelry making tools and supplies, fossils and minerals. They have a retail store in Catonsville, MD or you can order by email or phone.
Capital Gems
US based wholesale gemstone dealer.
Collector Cabz
US supplier of hand crafted cabochons.
Cool Tools
US supplier of everything you need to work with metal clay including stones and gems.
Crystalarium
US supplier of natural crystals, gemstones and minerals.
Custom Jewelry Supply
US supplier of gemstones, cabochons, cameos, beads, tools, settings and bails.
Dads Rock Shop
US supplier of gemstone beads, cabochons, faceted stones, tools and findings.
Earthstone
US supplier of natural stones and gems. Also supplies lava beads. Great quick find facility.
Esslinger
US supplier with a wide variety of lab created and natural stones, faceted and cabochon. Also supplies findings and jewelery making tools.
FDJ Ontime - Orlando, FL
US supplier of bronze and copper clay, tools, findings, stones, metal and wire. Online sales and retail showroom.
Finding King
US supplier of findings, chain, cord, gemstones, wire, tools and jewelry packaging and display.
Fine Designer Cabochons
At this US site you will see a wide variety of fine designer cabochons, cut for jewelers, designers and collectors. Materials include Moss and Plume Agates, Morrisonite, Willow Creek, Deschutes, Mexican Agates and Jaspers, Chalcedonies, Holly Blue, Psilomelane and Druzy.
Fire Agate Art Studio
US supplier of beautiful fire agates both polished and rough cut. Buy direct from the website.
Fire Mountain Gems
US supplier. This is an extremely comprehensive site selling Art Clay, tools, chain, beads and many other items of use to jewellery makers.
Fusion Beads
US supplier of beads, stones, crystals, metal components, tools and supplies. Free standard shipping on US orders.
Gemorama
US based wholesale bead and gem supplier. Huge range of beads including Czech glass, metal beads, freshwater pearls, fiberoptic beads, shell beads, gemstone chips and beads, Bali beads, cabochons and donuts, faceted gems, cloisonne beads, Chinese crystal beads, Israeli silver beads, seed beads, findings in base metal and silver, chains, wire, stringing materials, components, tools. Free shipping in the USA with a minimum order of $50.
Gem Resources
US suppliers of all kinds of gems. This company also sell CZ cabochons for firing in place in metal clay.
Heart of Stone Studio
US supplier with a huge selection of stones. All the normal stones plus fossils, unusual cuts and pearls. Well organised and easy to buy.
Holly Gage
US supplier of titanium for inclusion in metal clay work. Also supplies fabulous fine silver and glass focal beads. Bead components and catches in unique designs. Lots of beautiful pieces, tutorials and information, FAQ's and more. Also, have a look at Holly Gage's work in this YouTube video.
Joseph P Stachura
US based wholesale supplier of gemstones and beads. Buy online or at their showrooms at Blackstone River Valley between Worcester, MA and Providence, RI
Lucky Gems and Jewelry Factory
US wholesale supplier of gemstones and pearls. Register for free, minimum order $100.
Metal Clay Arts
This US site has a number of products; a metal clay toolkit, a stainless steel sink for firing bronze clay and a humidifier called the Lil BeLLA. This keeps your extra clay moist for hours. Also buy from this Etsy site that includes stones.
Metal Clay Store
US supplier of PMC, Art Clay and Bronzclay. Also sells tools and stones.
Metal Clay Supply
US supplier of PMC, Art Clay, Bronzclay, Copprclay, tools, molds, kilns, textures, stones, glass, chain and findings.
The Mineral Warehouse
US based wholesale suppliers with a huge range of stones.
Miners Gems and Minerals - San Diego
Retail store selling gemstone beads, faceted lab grown stones, fossils and jewelry.
Mystic Merchant
US supplier of gemstones and crystals. Huge selection in all sizes and shapes. This site can really be addictive! There's so much choice.
Nina Designs
US supplier of Bali beads, Indian and Thai silver beads, chains, ribbons and cords, charms, clasps, findings, spacer beads, pearls and gemstones. Good selection of brass clasps and findings, filigree beads, charms and clasps, Marcasite beads and clasps, plus their unusual print collection. Retail and wholesale. The site also contains lots of design ideas, how to guides and jewelry related videos.
Optima Gem
US based site with a wide selection of gemstones to buy direct from the website. Register to buy from the wholesale site or browse the retail site.
Oregon Sunstone
US supplier of beautiful faceted and cabochon cut stones, all in a variety of colours. And they can be fired in place in metal clay. Buy direct from the website.
Oriental Pearls
US supplier of fresh water pearls. Large selection to buy direct from the website.
Out of our Mines
US supplier of rare and unusual colored gemstones and beads. Beautiful selection of beads and matching pairs. Fabulous carved gemstones. If you're looking for something special, it's probably here.
Paleo Direct
US based supplier of fossils. Lots of eye candy as well as fossils to combine with metal clay.
Pea Ridge Bead and Rock Shop
US based online and walk in shop supplying Art Clay, rocks and minerals, rough gems and metal wire.
Pearl Bead Sale
US supplier with a fantastic selection of fresh water pearls. Also sells findings and tools.
Pehnec Gems
US supplier of CZ's and lab created stones and gems. Fantastic selection.
PMC Connection
The above link is for general retail sales. If you are PMC Connection Certified, click here to log into the page for sales to Certified artisans. This site has PMC, Bronzclay™, Copprclay™, tools, glass, textures, gems and findings.
Realm of the Goddess - Los Angeles
US based wholesale supplier of gems and minerals, findings and chains. Buy online or at their retail store.
Rhodo Co
US based wholesale supplier of Rhodochrosite from Argentina. Beads, cabochons, rough and tumbled stones. You need a dealer's licence or sales tax number to buy from this site. $50 minimum order.
Rio Grande
US suppliers of stones and gems as well as PMC, tools and supplies.
Santa Fe Jewelers Supply
US supplier of PMC and tools. Also supplies sheet and wire, beads and gems, jewelry making tools and findings.
Stuller
US supplier of tools, stones, findings, metals and packaging. Stuller only sells to qualified members of the jewelry trade. You must qualify for an account before you can place an order.
Sun Country Gems
US supplier with a wide selection of beads and gems. Also wire, findings, charms, clasps and chains. Free shipping in the US.
Suzybones Rocks
US based supplier with a fabulous selection of large cabochons and unusual stones at this eBay shop.
TaoGem
US based supplier of interesting, unique and unusual gemstones, cabochons and other natural items. Lots of variety, great prices, different sizes and some lovely matched sets of stones for use in pendants and earrings. Free shipping nationally and internationally. This site also has a good blog that's worth reading. And they do custom lapidiary work so if you want something specially cut for a project you can contact them to discuss what you want. Have a look at their Squidoo Lens for more information.
Tripps
US Supplier of findings, easy mount settings, chain and gem stones.
TZ Gems
Online auction of stones and gems.
Unconventional Lapidarist
US based supplier. Great site for unusual and designer cabochons featuring fossils and stones. Large selection of shapes and sizes with unusual cuts. Well worth a look if you want to find something unique.
Val Lewis
Canadian supplier of Art Clay, tools, gems, findings and beads.
Whole Lotta Whimsy
US based supplier with a huge selection of items for jewelry making and metal clay. Supplier of Precious Metal Clay PMC, Copprclay™ and Bronzclay™ and all the associated products, molds, chain including stainless steel chain from Germany, sterling, buna, chain by the foot in brass and copper, cutters including Kemper, Makins and hard to find stainless steel cutters, tools, kilns, videos, in fact, everything to do with metal clay and making jewelry. Glass beads, enamel, beading supplies, bisque, polymer clay, stones, resin and photo polymer. They are official distributors in the US for Krafty Lady Molds. They are also one of Jewelyn's authorized distributors. Very friendly staff.
Wire Sculpture
US supplier of jewelry making tools, beads, cabochons, cameo's, boxes and packaging, chains, findings, gemstones, display items, Swarovski crystal beads and wire.
World of Rocks - Ypsilanti, MI
Retail supplier of rocks, crystals, minerals, fossils and beads. No online sales. Beginning classes are offered in bead weaving stitches, basic assembly, wire wrapping, and special jewelry classes.
Zarlene Imports
Wholesale US supplier of beads, stones, chain and findings. Minimum order is $100 for domestic and $500 for export. Order a catalog online.
