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GA - garnet
AM - amethyst
BT - blue topaz
PD - peridot
IO - iolite
CI - citrine
EM - emerald
SA - sapphire
RU - ruby
OP - opal
CZ - cubic zirconium
CG - cut glass/Swarovksi crystal
RMS - rainbow moonstone
LA - labradorite
TQ - turquoise
CR - chrysocola
SO - sodalite
CQ - clear quartz
RQ - rose quartz
SM - smokey quartz
MS - moonstone
AR - amber
CH - chalcedony
OX - onyx
LP - lapis
ML - malachite
CN - carnelian
MOP - mother-of-pearl
PS - pink shell
AB - abalone
FWP -fresh water pearl
FP -faux pearl
NJ - nephrite jade
CJ - Canadian jade
AV - aventurine
TE - tiger's eye
AP - apatite
BZ - bronzite
JA - jadeite
GR - granite
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WHERE IS THE JEWELRY MADE?
Approximately 85% of the jewelry is made in Asia, primarily in Thailand and India,
which both have a long history of silver craftsmanship and an extensive present-day
industry infrastructure. The balance is made in Italy and the U.S.A.
WHO DESIGNS IT?
Some of the designs are done in-house, being either original designs or modifications
of existing designs to suit particular market requirements or improve aesthetics.
Many designs are done by designers who are employed by design houses or production
facilities or sell their designs on a contract basis. Others are done by freelance
silversmiths who profit directly from both the design and fabrication. We look at
thousands of designs annually before choosing only a few hundred; that is why we are "Select Silver."
CAN YOU FULFILL OUR PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS?
Please contact us and we shall be happy to discuss your specific requirements.
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