At the Pueblo Show, Steve Ulatowski (New Era Gems, Grass Valley, California) told us how the dynamics of his business have shifted from facet-quality rough to crystal specimens, which now make up more than 80% of his turnover by dollar value. In particular, small gem crystals in wire-wrapped jewelry now form a large part of his commerce.
At the Pueblo Show, Steve Ulatowski (New Era Gems, Grass Valley, California) told us how the dynamics of his business have shifted from facet-quality rough to crystal specimens, which now make up more than 80% of his turnover by dollar value. In particular, small gem crystals in wire-wrapped jewelry now form a large part of his commerce.
