Quality Sunstone cabochons? With lots of dusty prettiness?

I’m finding the colour and texture I want but only in faceted stones. I do NOT want facet stones. I’m looking for a cab for a special ring.

Any one know where I should look? Been trawling Etsy but couldn’t find much and don’t know where to go next.

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u/louisat89 — 6 days ago
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Coloured lab Diamond good cut big company vs lab sapphire precision cut from small cutter?

I’m wanting to make myself a pinky ring. I’m learning jewellery making and casting my own stuff etc. I want a coloured pear approx 2.5-3ct. Budget is under US$700. Stone only.

Here’s my question. Do you think it’s better value to get a lab diamond from a place like aurelinne where the cut will be what it is from places like that?

OR

Get a lab sapphire from someone who cares like Jeff Davies and son or Pacific lights?

I asked because I’m new to a lot of this but I’m also HARD on my hands just daily and don’t want to destroy the stone. I want to ware it daily but not while jewellery making obvs.

Would love any thoughts. Thank you!

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u/louisat89 — 10 days ago

Anyone know why they discontinued the world’s best non stick fry pan??

I went to buy my pans as I do after months and months of them being abused by my for teenagers and discovered not only are they out of stock, Choice confirms they are now discontinued!?!? I loved these pans and bought them often and for others.

Edit:

  1. If you don’t like non stick or if you think it will kill you or me, it’s ok to scroll and not comment. I’ll survive just fine.

  2. If you prefer a different style of pan like cast iron or stainless steel (BOTH OF WHICH I ALSO USE) that’s great. You also don’t need to comment.

  3. If you and/or your kids are able to have one prestige non stick pan last you one thousand years in perfect condition, we are all very impressed and it’s nice that you shared but it doesn’t help.

I was simply asking because I like these and thought maybe someone in this group might have more info than I found on the choice website where they confirmed they are DISCONTINUED AND NOT JUST OUT OF STOCK.

u/louisat89 — 2 months ago