ARGH! faux gems and booty for my little pirates treasure chest???

Question

Does anyone know where I could purchase some "gems" or any other "booty" for my 6 year old sons pirate chest? Weve been slowly adding coins to it and other trinkets we have found here and there, but I live in a small town and there arent any decent places to buy "gems" Does anyone know of a website or store that would have any? Any other ideas for fun things we could add to the chest would be GREATLY appreciated! THANX A BUNCH!!!!

Answer 1

Do you & your friends have any pearl necklaces or "diamond" bracelets, earrings etc that are missing stones? Use those pieces also.  If you find a place that sells Jewis Menorrahs & such, they'll have gold coins (chocolate on the inside) or ask friends. Go to a craft store & you can find inexpensive packets of "precious stones".  Your ready to discard jewels are your best bet also.  Make some eye patches for each kid, also.

Answer 2

Try a pet store.  You can buy some colorful glass pebbles, like for the bottom of a fish tank.  These can double as precious gems.

Answer 3

Try the Oriental Trading co. web site for trinkets

check out site below for pirate goodies

Make Jell-0 jigglers for eatable gems.