
If you're into dyed stones, this is a must-read. We're going to dive into some important areas of history, production, and quality testing that will help both you and your customers make informed decisions around dyed stones.
If you're a stone purist, this blog *may* open your mind a little and give you some room to expand your profit margins, or it may just be some fun facts to add to your repertoire.



8 Comments
Gary Huguenard
Thanks Erin, good info!!
Marion Gold
Thank you, Erin. Excellent explanation even for those of us who have been in the jewelry design business for awhile. I've always trusted Dakota Stones - and will continue to trust its quality and honesty. When I "store-front" local shops, however, I also carry small packets of acetone to rub on the stones before I buy them. Even the best-dyed stones will literally show their true colors! Thanks again for the quality and all the wonderful stones available from Dakota Stones!
Teddi Silver
Thanks for this info. I remember a jewelry designer friend buying expensive Iolite beads from a foreign vendor and the first time she wore them, she had blue dye on her neck. Needless to say, she was livid. I rarely buy dyed beads and am very cautious when I do, testing them before I use them in a design. I have always been happy with the ones I buy from Dakota Stones and am very happy that you indicate they are dyed on your website.
Belinda Szarek
Erin, I found this article to be very useful when considering the use of dyed stones. Thank you.
Cindy
Hello Erin....Nice bit of information. I agree it's a matter of trusting your vendors. I was a little unclear about the acetone. Will all dyed stones, even if done properly, have their color come off if you rub with acetone. Or is it just improperly died stones.
Nancy Wise
Hi Erin. Last year I bought a couple of "pendant sets" from y'all. On the invoice description (TQSBRZ-PT-PEN-7) it says turquoise composite with bronze pointed 7 piece pendant set. Does this mean the stones are turquoise or that they are turquoise colored? The second set (TQSBRZ-PEN-7) says turquoise colored composite & bronzite rectangle 7 piece. The stones look exactly the same in turquoise color but are different shapes. I just would like to know what to say to my customers. Also one say bronze, the other bronzite. Which is it on this as well?
Dorothy Reminick
I have an agate bead necklace which I bought about 40 years ago. The colors have faded & I am wondering if they can be redyed or repainted. Pl. advise. Thank you.
shelia gephart
Good article, while I prefer to work with “naturally colored” stones, some of my customers don’t really care. Key word there, “some”. Therefore, it is of the highest importance to me that a supplier be honest and price accordingly. Legitimate business is entirely depend the upon honesty. I try my best with all of my customers, stating on tags whether a stone is dyed and stabilized. However, my word is only as good as my suppliers claims. Suppliers must remember, their success is dependent upon retailers such as myself. And that My business is dependent on the satisfaction of My customers. Dishonesty will Always come back to bite you in the butt! Thanks for the info.