Gemstone appraisal?

Question

I have at home about 10 pounds of uncut gemstones, and need to get them cleaned and appraised. I live in Austin Tx, and can't find anywhere to take them to. Help?

Answer 1

http://www.gemval.com/

Answer 2

This is a good place to start, the Internet. All you have to do is keep asking this question here, and on other web sites that let you question, or blog, whatever. Set up a web site in Geocities, and make on line names with the word "gemstones". Also look in the on line phone books if your own yellow pages don't work. You will turn up something eventually. Ask around at jewelers, ask at mineral shops, look for conventions for jewelers and hobby folks. Texas has a huge number of people who craft turquoise and silver, you are in the best place for those craft people.