i need for important uses for turquoise besides jelerwy.
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Only other use for turquoise I know of is that it can be ground up and used as a pigment. Probably have to mix it in oil to form an oil based paint. Ask an artist.
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Jewelry is the only place I know amethyst to be used. Amethyst is a purple quartz. Sometimes it is superheated to produce yellow quartz--citrine.\n\nIn addition to its color being beautiful, amethyst occurs often naturally in large pieces that can be faceted for large, showy gemstones that can be bought at relatively reasonable prices.
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Use Yahelite, dosen't allow that stuff.\nhttp://yahelite.org/
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You can use whatever suits you. It is said Brial May uses an old silver sixpence coin.
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check the yellow pages
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try ebay... i have bought alot of kewl clothes on that site ...just gotta get lucky on bids
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It's not right in your area, but in your state. Try contacting the Genesee Valley Flint Knappers Association. They make stone tools like arrow heads and spear points, so they might be able to share some places to find flint and related silicaceous rocks. Also, the town of Herkimer NY is the source of the famous Herkimer diamonds, which are not really diamonds but nicely shaped quartz crystals. It's not far from you on the Thruway. If you want to take a day trip into Connecticut, the whole Connecticut River valley has lots of garnet, (the CT state stone). Contact some gem or rock shops, they can probably put you in touch with local collectors. Enjoy!
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If you have time go to a custom jeweler and have a piece made for her.  It will be a one and only, something she'll be the only one that has one.
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Take it to a jeweler.
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Spencers had them a little while back, I actually found a pretty cool rainbow necklace from WalMart lol... also if you have any small little hippie shops around you that sells things like pipes and wicca stuff they're usually there (those places are all over here in New Paltz, NY)
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I need some I'm starting all over
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i would try berkely.  i don't know any specific ones.
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http://www.jungletreasure.com/ceramic.htm
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Check with your local carpet store.  They would probably be happy to donate them.  Usually when they get new samples in they sell the old ones for a minimal price, but for a school they might would help you out!
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if not retired, Precious Moments carries them.  try a hallmark store
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try p-texing them. if you dont know what i'm talking about take them into a shop.
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if you have specialty stores, or party stores you can usually find special colors there. check with bridal shops, or bridal planners, if they don't have them, they know someone who does. good luck