Collection: Lapidary Rough | Cabbing Rough Gemstones

FolkmarketGems: Your Source for Lapidary Rough Stones

Introduction to Lapidary Rough Gemstones

Folkmarketgems provides an extensive selection of lapidary rough stones across various grades. We've expanded our inventory to include both small quantities and wholesale bulk options, offering cost-saving opportunities for those purchasing lapidary rough. As a reliable source, we specialise in supplying bulk lapidary rough stones, catering to a diverse range of wholesale gemstone transactions and smaller cabbing rough deals, especially for lapidary artists. Our raw gemstone collection encompasses a broad spectrum of cabbing rough stones, including agate, serpentine, onyx, lapis, and numerous other varieties.

What are Lapidary Rough Gemstones?

Lapidary rough stones are uncut gemstones / unpolished stones that mostly come in medium grade qualities. The stones come in various shapes such as loose stones, crystal shapes , raw tumble form. 

Basically, Lapidary rough gemstones refer to uncut, unpolished, and untreated stones that are suitable for use in lapidary work, which is a process of cutting, shaping, and polishing raw gemstones. These rough gemstones are typically sourced from mines or deposits have not yet undergone the process of faceting or cabochon cutting.

Normally such medium grade raw stones are semi transparent or opaque in nature. Their cost is normally low comparatively those raw fine facet grade stones. Medium grade rough stones are cut into beautiful polished stones such as cabochons, tumbles, beads, carving, creating sculptures and so on. Lapidary rough gemstones can come in a variety of mineral types, including quartz, amethyst, citrine, topaz, and various types of agates. The choice of lapidary techniques depends on the specific characteristics of the rough material and the desired final product. Collectors, jewelry makers, and gem enthusiasts often appreciate lapidary rough gemstones for their natural beauty and the creative possibilities they offer in terms of custom designs and unique creations.

Our Lapidary Stone Collection

At Folkmarket Gems, we offer a diverse range of lapidary rough stones, including agate, serpentine, onyx, lapis, and many other varieties. We have added multiple deals in raw gemstones for your lapidary projects. They are covered from precious to semi precious stones also such as emeralds, rubies, sapphires and much more. We offer lapidary rough stones in various sizes and shapes, making it easy for our customers to find the perfect stones for their specific needs and preferences.

Benefits of Buying Lapidary Rough Gemstones in Bulk

Buying lapidary gemstones will be cost effective always. The more you buy, the more you will get discount upto 30 to 70%. In Bulk purchase, one will have variety of stones which will help you in saving lapidary cost but also will help you in creating flexible designs. Here are some key benefits, one can get while buying wholesale lapidary rough stones:-
Buying lapidary rough gemstones in bulk can offer several benefits for individuals or businesses involved in gemstone cutting, jewelry making, or lapidary arts. Here are some advantages:-

1. Wholesale Pricing Help in Effective Cost Savings Without breaking your Bank: Purchasing raw gemstones in bulk often help buyers to benefit from wholesale pricing. Wholesale price is set at lower than individual stones. Both buyers and sellers can save shipping and handling fees which becomes expensive in individual pieces. Wholesale buying can result in significant cost savings, especially for businesses that require a large commercial quantity of gemstones.
2. One can get Variety in buying raw stones bulk: Buying in bulk stones provides access to a diverse range of rough gemstones. This variety allows the buyer of any type experiment with different types of stones, colors, and cuts, expanding their creative possibilities and catering to a broader customer base.
3. Bulk Purchase Allows you to create from Consistent Quality: In bulk or large quantity buying of stones will help you control quality. As you will have bought the same stone in bulk, while working lapidary, you will get same quality in large quantity finished stones. This will help you to use same stones type and quality in your jewelry designing thus making the jewelry design perfect and even. This is crucial for maintaining a reputation for quality products in the market.
4. One Can Enjoy Long-Term Availability of Unpolished Stones: Bulk buying ensures a more sustainable stock of raw gemstones. This helps in reducing the risk of running out of particular stones for ongoing projects. 
5. One Can avail Reduced Shipping Costs: Ordering in larger quantities often reduced shipping costs per unit. If you will buy one piece, it will be costly because of shipping cost. The items become expensive in case of international orders. Buying in bulk can contribute to overall cost savings and make bulk purchases more economically viable.
6. No Supply Chain Issues Which Increases Business Efficiency: For businesses involved in gemstone cutting or jewelry making, having a bulk supply of raw gemstones help in streamlining the gemstone cutting production. The streamlining the process increase the business efficiency which can eventually lead to increased productivity and faster turnaround times for orders.
7. Wholesale Buyers can have Opportunity for Reselling the Stones: Wholesale gemstone dealers with the capacity to buy rough gemstones in bulk may also explore opportunities for reselling them in their local markets. 
8. Increase Trust and Opportunity to Building Relationships with Raw Gemstone Suppliers: Regular bulk purchases of raw gemstones can help establish strong relationships with gemstone suppliers. While having built trust with the gemstones suppliers, one can have additional benefits such as priority access to new stock, special discounts, or exclusive deals.

It's important to note that while there are advantages to buying lapidary rough gemstones in bulk, it's crucial to research suppliers, assess the quality of the stones, and ensure that the bulk purchase aligns with specific needs and preferences.

What Does Lapidary Process Involved?

The lapidary process or cutting cabs grade stones involves cutting, shaping, and polishing the stones into a particular form such as cabbing, beading or tumbling.

Benefits of Our Lapidary Rough Stones

Our lapidary rough stones are sourced ethically from reputable mine owners or dealers. Ensuring that our customers receive the best materials for their lapidary work.

Lapidary rough stones gives you chance to work on low priced stones for cutting and polishing. The cutting skills especially at beginning or large scale gemstone cutting allows you to start at low risk. Our prices on wholesale lapidary rough is quite competitive. 

How to Work with Lapidary Rough Stones

1. Cutting: The first step in the lapidary process involves cutting the rough stone into the desired shape and size. This can be done using various tools, such as saws and diamond blades.
2. Shaping: After cutting, the rough stone is shaped using grinding and sanding tools to achieve the desired form and smoothness.
3. Polishing: The final step in the lapidary process involves polishing the stone to enhance its luster and reveal its natural beauty. This is typically done using polishing compounds and buffing wheels.

Conclusion

FolkmarketGems is your go-to destination for diverse range of lapidary rough stones, offering a multiple collection of wholesale deals and small packages to cater to the needs of lapidary enthusiasts. Our carefully selection of rough gemstone collection, competitive prices, and commitment to quality make us the ideal choice for anyone looking to embark on a lapidary project or expand their existing collection of rough stones. Whether you are a seasoned lapidary artist or a beginner, we have the perfect materials for your next project.

List of Lapidary Rough Gemstones Types, FolkmarketGems Offers

Normally lapidary stones are of medium grade stones with semi transparency or usually they are opaque. There are many gemstones which are popular for lapidary work. However, here are a few the most popular lapidary rough gemstone types that serve as the starting point for bigginers in Lapidary. 

Precious Stones

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

Semi Precious Stones

Agate , Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Citrine, Opal, Grandidierite, Serpentine, Oynx, Peridots, Topaz, Calcite, Apatite, Black Tourmaline,Amazonite, Aventurine, Carnelian, Jasper, Fluorite, Fluorescent minerals, Chrysocolla, Lapis Lazuli, Obsidian, Rhodonite, Rose Quartz Ruby Zoisite, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon, Labradorite, Sunstone, Moonstone, Tiger Eye, Jade, Sannanskarn and many others.