[Nfb-krafters-korner] Gem shops in Puerto Rico

[River Woman]

Yes, I have bought a lot of things in NYC when there, too. There are some 
really great places and the garment district is very good to shop in.

I will check out the PR site she suggested. My supplier got too old and sold 
their store in OSJ two years ago. Bummer!  My husband and I shopped there - 
we each bought a back pack full of gem stones - very heavy to carry - some 
people thought we were carrying twins when we left the store with our 40 
pound packages wrapped up in a bundle.  I was so sad when I found they had 
sold their store and were gone. I have two other stores where I buy other 
things and just love the people who own them.

Soon, very soon, we will again be there walking in sunshine and enjoying the 
days.

Lynda
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Heather Kirkwood" <hkdawn at yahoo.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 7:58 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Gem shops in Puerto Rico


One of my friends who has HPS and is from PR got back to me. She actually 
lives in Switzerland now as she married a guy from there, but she comes to 
New York once a year for our conference, and once a year to PR to visit 
family. Here's what she suggested:

Hi Heather,

I also do Jewelry and great part of the materials I buy in PR. I would 
advice your friend to take a look at Alonso Sobrino, this warehouse is in 
Bayamón (close to San Juan) There I found many things that as ground 
material make a good choice. The price scale I couldn't judge because it 
depends on your friend's budget. I'm sure there is as little for everyone 
there. Also in Old San Juan there are many shops that sells or provide 
sortiment for Jewelry makers.

I am more oriented to organic stones and self made material. Either I make 
my own stones (with different materials) or I order it by glass stone makers 
(this stones are beautiful and unique. For conference I have some pieces 
ready with other type of stones but I am working on the integration of 
recycled material to my jewelry and from the results you could hardly tell 
the difference, it really looks good. Also, I like to bring back the macramé 
techniques with refresh looks and colors also made with beads.

I plan to take a look at the bead warehouses in New York because I heard 
that the sortiment and price is good. So, we will see if I get to that :) If 
you guys know of places like this, please let me know, it makes the 
searching easier.

I hope the information helps.

Waleska





Heather Kirkwood
Director of Outreach, Vice President
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Network
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