Where to get stones similar to Tiffany Paloma sugar stackers

[katebar]

Righto! Next project is to do some stacker''s similar to the Paloma Picasso sugar stacks. They look to be cabochon like stones but not totally I like the Rubellite peridot lemon quartz chrysoprase aquamarine well really the whole dang lot. It as if they are unfaceted but not quite a cabochon.
Who would be my best bet?

 

[Kismet]

They are cabochons, just really included cabochons (at least the big one in the picture is pretty included.) AJS or multicolour are probably two good places to start looking.

 

[ilovesparkles]

There are some cheapies on, dare I say it, overstock.com that are similar. Depends on the quality you are looking for.

 

[MonkeyPie]

Date: 4/8/2009 4:16:10 PM
Author: ilovesparkles
There are some cheapies on, dare I say it, overstock.com that are similar. Depends on the quality you are looking for.

I was just about to say that. They are pretty close, though smaller I think.

And that first stone is ridiculously included! What is it supposed to be?

 

[chrono]

I like the yellow stacker, the largest one. The colour is good and it''s quite clear. The rest looks quite included or opaque. I have no idea where you''d get some though. Have you tried AJS? Multicolour?

 

[soycoffee]

I have no idea where to get those stones, just wanted to say that those are so pretty! Even with the inclusions, it''s just a cool look. But, I do have to say--I''d never guess that they were tiffany! Just a new look compared to a lot of their more classic stuff, I guess. Call me crazy

 

[MonkeyPie]

I think the yellow is a citrine, which would explain it''s clarity - they tend to be fairly clear, at least in my experience. You could get one just like it for pretty cheap, too.

 

[katebar]

Thanks everybody. I kind of like the included look it makes them more modern and edgy IMO. But they are hideously expensive about 1800 or more for the rubellite I think.
Thanks for heads up on sites I will be spending my Easter looking (We have a 4 day break here so happy days!)

 

[arjunajane]

Hey Kate,
I think you''ve already seen my pics in this thread https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/more-fun-things-on-etsy.107673/page-6
I just went through deciding where to buy cabs, and found Gemrite had the best range.
Personally I like some inclusions, such as in the rubellite I bought - but the Tiff''s prices are a joke, demonstrated by
the fact that my cab was ~$30US.
Then have the setting made, maybe $90 from Sally or another etsy seller = $120USD. I have no idea how they would get to $1800

 

[soycoffee]

Those are gorgeous, arujajane! NOw I feel like making some new projects, too..

 

[innerkitten]

I like them too. Someone suggested ajs, that might be a good place to start or even multicolor. Perhaps the settings could be from adwar or even a local jeweler.