AlternativesLapidary

Custom Loose Precision Cut Gems and Handmade Jewelry

Raleigh, North Carolina
| 1,275 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    Quick Announcement -- As of July 2022, I am primarily offering shipping to the United States and Canada. If you are an international buyer, please contact me before ordering to ensure I'm able to ship to your country. Thanks!

Superlative quality loose faceted gemstones and jewelry, crafted by hand. Alternatives Lapidary provides a variety of natural and lab created stones for engagement rings, fashion and statement jewelry, daily wear and special occasion pieces. All stones (except for diamonds or accent stones) are cut in-house.

I offer custom gemstone cutting primarily in lab created sapphire, ruby, spinel, emerald and moissanite. Some other lab grown materials may be available on request. I offer custom jewelry services as well. Send me a message to discuss your project!

Please be sure to read over my shop policies before completing your purchases, and let me know if you have any questions about my stones, jewelry or policies. I'll be happy to answer them!

Announcement

Last updated on Aug 22, 2022

Quick Announcement -- As of July 2022, I am primarily offering shipping to the United States and Canada. If you are an international buyer, please contact me before ordering to ensure I'm able to ship to your country. Thanks!

Superlative quality loose faceted gemstones and jewelry, crafted by hand. Alternatives Lapidary provides a variety of natural and lab created stones for engagement rings, fashion and statement jewelry, daily wear and special occasion pieces. All stones (except for diamonds or accent stones) are cut in-house.

I offer custom gemstone cutting primarily in lab created sapphire, ruby, spinel, emerald and moissanite. Some other lab grown materials may be available on request. I offer custom jewelry services as well. Send me a message to discuss your project!

Please be sure to read over my shop policies before completing your purchases, and let me know if you have any questions about my stones, jewelry or policies. I'll be happy to answer them!

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About AlternativesLapidary

Sales 1,275
On Etsy since 2010

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Shop members

  • Phil Lagas-Rivera

    Owner, Maker, Designer

    Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, the son of two artsy people, a love of handmade things, underdogs, and doing things the hard way was instilled in him. He was pretty much doomed from the start.

  • Hana B

    Guest Poster

    Lived all over the place, currently lives in the hottest city in the US. Loves to make things by hand. She is new to both lapidary arts and silversmithing, and is making up for it by being obsessive in both collecting and learning.

  • Djinn aka Doodles

    Shop Dog

    Almost indistinguishable from a large ball of lint most days, DJ is a nine year old rescue toy poodle. He's more than a little neurotic, but precious. His favorite things are walks, scritches and puppy play time.

Production partners

  • Best in Gems

    Dublin, OH

    Manufacturer of semi-mounts.

  • Brilliant Earth

    LA, CA

    Diamond Retailer

  • Custom Jeweler

    Lebanon, PA

    This ring was a collaboration between me and a fellow jeweler friend of mine. He loved this stone and designed this stunning unique platinum ring with it.

  • Jewelry Appraiser

    Raleigh, NC

    Certified Jewelry Appraiser

  • Lab Grown Diamond Supplier

    NY, United States

    Supplier of lab grown diamonds.

  • Casting House

    NY, United States

    Precious metals casting house.

  • Rio Grande

    Albuquerque, NM

    Jewelry Supplier

  • Casting House

    Raleigh, NC

    Full service casting, engraving and finishing house.

  • Stuller

    Lafayette, LA

    High quality manufacturer and supplier.

  • Casting House

    OR, United States

    Specialty platinum casting house.

  • Casting House

    Waltham, MA

    Does 3d printing of digital design models and lost wax casting in precious metals.

Shop policies

Last updated on February 16, 2023

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