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Types Of Diamonds For Jewellery Making

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Diamonds are so popular and are one of the most sought after stones due to their lustre, durability and rarity.

Diamonds are most popular in engagement rings and are available in a range of beautiful colours! Trending diamonds right now include black and salt & pepper diamonds which add something a little different to the usual traditional design.

Diamond is the birthstone of April, making it perfect to use for a handmade birthday gift for someone special in your life. 

It's known as 'The Master Healer' stone, believed to remove negative energies, promoting love and commitment.

Explore our stunning range of diamond gemstone for your handmade jewellery designs, including diamond cabochons, faceted stones, beads and crystals! 

Below we show you the difference between these stones and the many choices, shapes and colours you can choose from for those unique pieces of jewellery.

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Diamond Faceted Stones

Faceted diamonds are the most popular type of stone for diamonds and mostly seen in engagement rings and claw settings. Faceted stones have flat, polished faces called facets and have a pointed bottom - diamonds look wonderful as a faceted stone as it refracts light inside the gemstone and reflects light on the outside, maximising the diamond's brilliance and fire. At Kernowcraft, we have a range of diamond faceted stones in a range of sizes - plus a wonderful choice of colours including green, blue, pink and yellow.

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Diamond Rose Cut Cabochons

A rose-cut diamond facet's peak into a dome shape, usually having a flat bottom and a top of triangular facets. Take a look at some from our collection, including beautiful yellow and bronze diamonds - plus we usually have a selection of one-off limited edition diamond cabochons, with unique shapes and sizes for those statement designs.

As you can see below, Hayley our Buyer has created a beautiful bezel set diamond ring using one of our black rose cut cabcohons.

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Diamond Beads

Diamond beads are great for those luxurious designs! From earring drops, statement bead bar necklaces to elegant bracelets. Explore our range of diamond beads, including our diamond rough nuggets beads available in black, grey and champagne. We also have white and black diamond rondelle beads and crystal cubes, perfect for creating unique wire wrapped designs.

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Diamond Crystals

Our range of undrilled rough diamond crystals are natural in shape, with a gorgeous shimmer when moved in the light for those handmade designs. As these crystals are undrilled they would need to be wire-wrapped or used in a custom made setting such as a claw or bezel setting.

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Jewellery Making Tutorials

Wondering how to transform these stunning diamond gemstones into pieces of jewellery? Look no further as we have a range of free tutorials to guide you, whether you want to learn wire wrapping or stone setting there are plenty of tutorials to get stuck into.

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Be Inspired By Jewellery Making Kits

Browse our range of jewellery making kits to inspire your designs! Each kit is aimed at jewellery making beginners and has step by step instructions and a handy one-click shopping list so you can get making in no time.

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Claire
I just wanted to say a big thank you for the beautiful sapphires that arrived today. Hannah picked out just what I wanted and I’m over the moon with them.
Catriona
Thank you for my recent order as I'm blown away by all the lovely pieces. I don't really know what to start work on first. Thank you for supplying top quality items on a easy to use website. 
Helen
Just wanted to say thank you for picking such beautiful stones for my order. I'm halfway through making a ring for my daughter and the rose cut rainbow moonstones are particularly yummy. Thank you!
Helen Bowles
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Jenny Kirkwood
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Marshal
Thank you to the lady who went to a great deal of trouble to find a very small opal that fitted a bezel cup. The work is now complete and looks very nice - my wife is delighted with the result.
Lenna
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Claire Hall
Kernowcraft is my go to for all my gemstones! Their stones are the first ones I show when offering my clients stone choices and I can't recommend their customer service enough! This is a company that cares!
Daniel Coe
The customer service I have received from you and the help has been second to none. If only all companies were so helpful and understanding that i am a complete newbie. The retail world would be a better place.
Dorota Todd
I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the quality of pearls in my recent order! Thank you so much for taking time and matching them into pairs, it's very appreciated. Thank you and I am definitely going to buy at your store in the future.
Gloria Williams
I just came across your online shop and my first reaction was wow! It has everything i need to carry on with my jewellery making. I've seen things that i have been looking for and couldn't find in so many other shops!
Lauren Jodie Piercy
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April Luescher
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I recently ordered a couple of replacement stones from you and I'd just like to say how happy I am with my purchase and very impressed with the friendly helpful service you gave. Thank you very much.
Kim Thomson
I have been using Kernowcraft since 1997 and still regularly recommend them to all my students.
Jaquie
It can be difficult to order gemstones online - no such worries with Kernowcraft - you really do care about your products & clients and it shows.
Frank Wilson
I have grown as a jewellery maker over the last year or so due to the encouragement the team have given me - they are all experienced jewellery makers or keen crafters. They have helped to guide me through my inventory, offered helpful tips and advice on all manner of silver working.
Christine Wood
Just want to say a very big thank you for your quick delivery and excellent service. The stones I ordered arrived this morning, the quality and price are second to none. I was delighted with my purchase. Thank you so much.
A
I added a special request for moonstones with strong blue/green flashes and received 3 briolettes which were exactly that - some of the prettiest moonstones I’ve seen. Thank you!
Maggi Henman
I’ve just had my first order from you and I am so pleased with the fast delivery and the quality of the products. The satin cords and the findings really finished off my ceramic jewellery.
Joel Martin
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Lydia Farrow
Just to say that I have always had the best possible results for every order - however small and all your products are of excellent quality.
Frank Wilson
It is always a joy to deal with your Company and your hints and tips always help me to improve my skills and encourage my interests. Thank you for caring about us small enthusiastic silversmiths!
Vivienne Sadler
Always too many temptations, but a joy to look through. Thank you for such good service. I have to be very strict with myself when I visit your website!
Lynn Carson
I bought the sand dollar charm to make a holiday bracelet. It’s really lovely, subtle and pretty detail. Perfect piece and exactly as described.
Sarah Tiley
Whenever I feel unsure as to where to purchase any stones or jewellery requirements I always go back to what is familiar. Thank you Kernowcraft for being true to your customers.
Catherine Warwick
Just received my order that I placed only yesterday. I wanted to say thank you! I am delighted with the choice of cabochon, setting and books. Now I have to read up on how to set it! FABULOUS SERVICE - Thank you!
Janice Scragg
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Deborah Roberts-Barter
I have sent a couple of email enquiries today, which have been really quickly answered. This customer service is what made me order with you straight away!
Eve
The stones are excellent quality, and the special request I put in for dark citrines and paired malachites has been met perfectly. I am delighted with Kernowcraft, and will be back!
Jill Hammersely
I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the team, particularly the ladies that helped me yesterday. Delivery took less than 24hrs, that's amazing. The quality of both cabochons and settings are stunning.
Julia Schofield
I’ve used Kernowcraft as a supplier for findings and pearls since beginning my business 8 years ago, because I know I can absolutely rely on the quality I get. The service is pretty impeccable too.
Hayley Meredith
I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing service from Kernowcraft.  I find your website easy to navigate, products good quality and the delivery is second to none!
Mihaela Ciubotaru
I am very happy with my products... it is wonderful to have a reliable source of materials and gems with a fast delivery and a lot of tips on how to use the tools we buy.
George Inglis
Great looking website, one of the best I've seen and used. Good search function, good range of products, good prices and great advice for jewellery makers of all abilities. All-in-all a great site and one I'll use again and again.
Rhiannon Piper
The opal I received is absolutely amazing and just perfect. Its such a beautiful stone and I tried it with my wedding dress yesterday and its just set it off so well.