Anyone work with wire and stones....

[Former_Member]

Have you found any particular stones are popular sellers here on Etsy? I am staring at my collection and wondering what to do next :) Actually, I just got my first natural Paula shell cabs and I am itching to see if I can wrap them, working with shell will be a first for me, but they were too beautiful to pass up. :)

[LeesEarringBoutique]

I work mostly with beads, but the paua abalone are always a winner!

[Former_Member]

Thanks Lee, I did do one tonight and wow, what a beautiful work of nature. The one I have is natural paua and the colors are truly brilliant. Now the question becomes...wear it or list it : )

[FenderGemsNCrystals]

I sell stones and judging from my keyword stats here are the popular ones

Amethyst
Opal
watermelon tourmaline
Sugilite and
anything Druzy

[Untwistedsister]

I cut and polish cabs for my own jewelry plus sell to other jewelry makers. I think the more exotic stones and unusual patterns will always be good sellers.

In fact.....I'm off to my lapidary station to get some done to replenish my supply now.

I just sold a custom wire wrapped real seabiscuit (which is like a sanddollar only thicker).

[WiredRedheadJewelry]

Thanks thats a good question. Appreciate the info

[Former_Member]

I will be looking forward to seeing today's work Terri :) That sea biscuit was gorgeous. I though so Debra, I find tastes to be so different that it hard to know what to do next. :)

[wiregems]

I find that hematite, tiger eye, lapis, and carnelian consistently sell well.

[Former_Member]

Well, I have only one carnelian listed so far and I was amazed at how many times it has come up in search stats. Lapis is definitely another one. Thanks!

[Former_Member]

I get requests for carnelian. Ive sold fossils, turquoise, craxy lace and druzy

[Former_Member]

I find labradorite is extremely popular! I find people on my Facebook fan page asking for it all the time and have a current request for a rainbow moonstone. If you have a Fan page I suggest asking your fans what they like. I've done it a few times and gotten some really god feedback on it.

[FenderGemsNCrystals]

Yes, labradorite and moonstone are enjoying a rennaisance.

[Untwistedsister]

finally got those photos taken and the new cabs listed. I've left one of them in my draft listings.....just can't decide whether to sell it or keep it......

here's one of the new ones - (drusy always seems to be popular)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/95568117/druzy-mexican-crazy-lace-agate-cabochon

[Former_Member]

that right there up there is darn pretty! :)

[Former_Member]

I agree...that is spectacular!