What is precious topaz? Imperial topaz?

[Barrett]

I do like your phrase "consumer need guidance" that makes sure they will know what they are getting..will purchase from someone respected and honest..will pay the proper amount for the proper stone and will help push the dishonest and undisclosing sellers to the edge of the pile...

 

[Indylady]

Rick and Amguy, I think your discussion really helped clear things up for me! Do these precious topaz or imperial topaz ever end up cabbed?

 

[Barrett]

never really saw one to tell you the truth..i am sure they have because what hasn''t been cabbed, ya know..only a small percentage are facetgrade or clean so cabbing would be a good alternative to use some of the partial crystals or chunks

 

[Gailey]

Date: 4/14/2010 1:31:17 AM
Author: IndyLady
Rick and Amguy, I think your discussion really helped clear things up for me! Do these precious topaz or imperial topaz ever end up cabbed?

Yes they do.

You can see quite a collection of them at Duarte & Bastos Scroll down the page to the bottom and click on their Flickr link.

There''s quite a wealth of eye candy there that you have to scroll through, so best set aside half an hour or so, make yourself a coffee and put your feet up!

 

[Indylady]

Thanks for the link Gailey! Their cabs are gorgeous, and they have bi-color tourmaline cab is so neat!