I use beadalon wires for any gemstone chips, it does provide the extra strength needed.
Although I tend not to be slivers rather larger gem chips like amethysts.
I can imagine using slivers you must have to very careful not to loose individual stones.
I really like tourmaline which offers a good mix of colors green, pinks, and browns. Creates instant impact, loads of colour that naturally complement each other. I buy from cooksons in the UK. www.cooksongold.com/gemstones/ Any body have other favorites ? Single block colors although popular when selling at fairs I find a little uninspiring from a design point of view. Anybody have any alternative mix ideas ?
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