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                      Asked Questions Can
                  I still get the same benefits by spending less on the gems?  With
                  some gems you can. Very often it is the cut that makes a gem
                  expensive. When stones are faceted there is an enormous amount
                  of wastage, sometimes as much as 80%. You, the end user, pay
                  for this . Consequently the important priorities are the weight,
                  clarity and color. This is why I sell uncut high quality crystal
                  material with polished or smooth sides, when available. Sometimes
                  an inclusion that is barely visible to the naked eye will also
                  tumble the price down. Return
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