The Wish List
I always keep a small Wish List in the back of my head, and search until I
find the items on it. Sometimes it is easy; other times I have to wait
months. And still other items remain un-found, despite my vast
search. For your interest, here are some of the items I have recently been
trying to obtain:
Bloodstone Chip Beads. Not the dull African
Bloodstone I have now, but real Bloodstone, dark green with tiny red
spots.
Sapphire Chip Beads. I actually have found Sapphire
NUGGET beads, which I would buy if someone expresses an interest, but I still
have not found Sapphire CHIP beads. The funny thing is, low-quality
Sapphire is not terribly expensive, so I don't know why they haven't made chips
out of it yet.
Morganite Chip Beads. Morganite is the pink version
of Beryl (Aquamarine, Emerald).
Small Gemstone Globes. I have the big bead pendants,
which I adore, but I would like to find an affordable small display globe of
three or four inches. I have found them on retail sites, but nothing at a
price that I could offer in my own store.
Sandalwood Products. I love Sandalwood, and would
like to find bookmarks, pendants, and small carvings.
MARBLES! I absolutely LOVE Gemstone Marbles, and
find it near impossible to keep them in stock. My usual supplier is not
selling them any more, so I may just have to find someone in Arizona who can go
to the Tucson Gem Show for me twice a year!
Solid Perfume in Soapstone Jars. I have found these
in various places for anywhere from $7 to $12, but I haven't yet found a
wholesale distributor that would allow me to sell them for less. When I
do, look out! I would love to use these as the bridge between Gemstone
items and Aromatherapy items.
Rose and/or Lavender Beads. I know these exist, but
I can't seem to find them anywhere other than craft books. Flower petals
are made into a pulp and then formed into large, colorful beads which give off
their distinctive smells when body heat warms them up. Like the Soapstone
Perfume Jars, it would be a great link from beads to scents.
If I am lucky in any of these searches, look for any of the above in the
future. (And if you happen to know of a source, please let me know!)
