Get ready for 2013 with Lapidary Journal's 2013 Gemstone Price Index

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Whether you’re going to the show of gem/bead shows in Tucson this February or just trying to get ready for your 2013 projects, you’ll find the 2013 Gemstone Price Index from Lapidary Journal’s Jewelry Artist Magazine really handy.

Just click HERE to download it, save it, print it, and take it with you to all the gem shows this year to be better informed when it comes time to buying all those lovely gems. Just know that the Index is limited to gem rough available to amateur cutters at shows, internet and wholesalers. Sharon Elaine Thompson, GG, FGA, compiled the list and states that "for this reason it does not include rough such as emerald, ruby, exceptional quality blue sapphire, or imperial topaz, materials that are not readily available except to professionals."

What Lapidary Journal's Gemstone Price Index does include is dozens of transparent faceted gems and faceting rough and will give you an idea of gem prices generally – especially handy if you are new to buying stones.

Check out the link above to download your copy or just click HERE.