Testimonials

Just a huge thank you for what you have, what you do and who you are! No way to thank you enough for everything and especially for your help with supplying and supporting my little local bead shop. You have the best of everything, and I wish you and yours the best of everything... B

Szarka,

Your package arrived today. We had problems with ice here and I had to wait for the package - which was not easy knowing that it was coming from you.

As a point of feedback to you, my friend, I think you have highly underrated your product. :-)

Now, will I have the heart to make creations out of this shipment - uhh, not if I don't deal with the separation anxiety and any other that can be manifested so that those beads stay in my hands.

Wished that I would have order lots more of everything and not contained myself on any selection. Do you suppose that I may be a slightly addicted client? We already know that I am an addicted beader and wire person.

Szarka, those cream pearls A 8mm - I lust for every stand of that which is in your shop. All of the pearls are beautiful - naturally, they passed the Szarka test. And the prices, how ever do you do it?

The Turquoise Magesite white ovals 40mm are beautiful and there is a bit of green (my fav color) on a couple of them. Any of those you get in will be wonderful. What a classic and ends the problem of putting in a white or cream bead that is not harsh color that fits a creation.

You know that I could go on and on about each and every item. But will say, no wonder you ran out of the mandrel either - leave it to you to have the most perfect tools. As far as I am concerned, no supplier is any where near Magpie Gemstones diversity, quality, price and service.

Not sure when I will order again but if any of those pearls are around, I will be getting into them.

It seems to go hand in hand with the creations you make that you find the beautiful things you do. I suspect you are gifted beyond the word "Artist". And thank you very much for letting me know that you were going to be having these beads. :-)


Thanks, Szarka.

Szarka has inspired & wowed me with her wonderful creations as well as informed me with her uninhibited sharing. Moreover, she runs her store honestly and stocks it with beautiful, well-priced items. Thank you, dear.

I just placed an order and it didn’t give me an opportunity to send a message so I just wanted to thank you for sending the replacement stone on my last order. It arrived in lickity split time. I always feel like you are fair and reputable to me and that is very much appreciated. Again thanks and I look forward to receiving my next order. I do love your turquoise.

BTW will you EVER have more of the matte finish turquoise rondelles that you sold by the bag weight? Sloan and I purchased them from you in several batches. They very crude looking, probably hand cut, and we adore them.

Thanks again!

Dear Szarka,

I have NEVER seen such beautiful beads/jewels and I really appreciate your shipping and jewelry charges.

Hugs, M.E.

Szarka, a neighbor just stopped by with her kids to trick or treat. She said she had been to the blog and wanted to know when the wire sculpture will be on the site. She said she wanted some. And I did not think it was ready for prime time. ;-) I've been using the wire gotten from you. Gee, your product sure does sell! I like to share happy news with you and then we can celebrate with more happy dancing. Sally

Thank you so very much for sharing the positive feedback and email from Jayne Mills concerning the glass goddesses. I am so pleased that Jayne was able to relate to the imagery and connect the piece to her unique inner goddess. Jayne's story is inspiring and empowering. Not all women are able to accept their physical bodies. Many women go to great lengths to alter the appearance of themselves, losing thier uniqueness and running away from their inner and true identity. As an american woman, it is hard to stay tuned-out to the constant bombardment and strive for the "perfect" female ideals, but it is those of us that dare dive deeper into our hearts and earthly wisdom to encounter our true goddesses. Thank you again so much for forwarding Jayne Mills email. I can't begin to tell you how much her thoughts and story touched my heart.

Yours truly,

Kathleen ...aka... Kat

Szarka

Saw your Fetish Necklace anti-advertisement on BAM's classifieds and had to check it out. Those were very neat, but not my thing. However, I decided to browse a little bit - low and behold, you had a sale on tools, and I have been wanting to get a steel bench block and a chasing hammer forever and there they were.


Then I saw some wonderful raku beads and said, "What the hell, it's only money!", and added those to the cart.

And then I saw Kat's Goddesses!

And then I saw Kat's Mastectomy Goddesses.

Oh my.

I had a mastectomy in 1993 and the requisite six months of chemotherapy treatments. I did not do reconstruction and I do not wear a prosthesis - I am not ashamed or embarrassed by my different look, it is just Me, Naked. I have never been a fan of the whole "I am a cancer survivor" thing because I always felt that the attitude of "survivor" put me in a lesser position, a victim mentality if you will. I don't know how else to explain it.

"And then I saw Kat's Mastectomy Goddesses - oh my . . ."

I have never had anything speak to me so powerfully, something that so embodied my own attitude towards breast cancer and the aftermath of treatment. The hair stood up on my arms, I got tears in my eyes. This did not represent a breast cancer survivor. This represented a woman whose power was enhanced by the victory over a deadly disease, who is unafraid to stand, Naked and Unashamed, and to proclaim "I am Powerful, I am Here, and I have won an incredible Victory. This is Me, Naked."

Really, it's hard to put into words.

Needless, to say, I bought my steel block and chasing hammer, I bought some raku beads, and I bought both Mastectomy Goddesses.

Please forward this on, if you would, to Kat. I want her to know . . .

Jayne Mills

Hi Szarka !!!! Just wanted to let you know I got my beads and as always I LOVE THEM !!!!!!!!!! Thanks again for the great beads !!!!!!!!!!! Peace.

Szarka, I'd just like to give you a big ole "THANK YOU!" for such quick and wonderful service! I received my package on Wednesday and have been having a ball playing with my pretties since then :) Enjoy!

Hi Szarka! I got my first order yesterday! Wow such beautiful stones. I love the Russian Amazonite and the Carnelian is georgous!I am impressed and will be back for more. You also have excellant customer service and Faaast delivery! Thanks so much, Brenda Davis

Your beads are SOOOOOO GORGEOUS!!!! :-)) All I could do during lunch time was DROOOOOOOOL looking at them!

I am SO happy! I still don't know what I will do with them, probably spend a lot of time fondling them, and admiring them!! ehehhe

I took the liberty of sending you a picture of the pretties, I hope it's ok. This is an absolute first for me, so please forgive all this excitement! :-)

Every one of them is beautiful, and exactly what I remember seeing in the photos, really great service, congratulations!

A big big warm kiss and thank you!!!

Hi Szarka,

Sending lots of positive caring energy to you and yours.

Just got my order..everything is just wonderful!

I really like your "mission statement" for your business.

In all sincerity, I have seen nothing like it so far. It's quite impressive.

After I read it, I came away feeling very appreciative of what I felt was a holistic business base ... one that instills confidence and trust in all who participate. You all are great! Thanks for being who and what you are.

As always, with caring and sincerity.

Dear Szarka,

My order just arrived and everything is just beautiful. It was packed with great care and that is so appreciated. Even Canada Customs was gentle.

My thanks to yourself and your staff for doing such a fine job. My order #s are 1847264 and 1847249. This was a 58 line detailed order and it was picked perfectly. I appreciate your adding the discount and the fast shipping. You have the formula for a successful business. I look forward to many future orders from Turquoise Magpie.

The Kyanite ovals are just stunning!!

Thank you again.

Thanks so much for the perfect copper chains...exactly what I needed to make a very special necklace.

Everything is just great, and your communication is superb. all the best, you'll see me again!

Thank you so very much for wrapping my titanium druzy child with such love and care. She will stay warm and happy dressed thanks to you. How blessed am I to have found you in the midst of today's disturbing stresses and heartaches. You are a gift to me that I will cherish and pray for as often as possible. I truly mean this from debts of my soul to the end of my time.

Please continue your walk and take us all with you.

God Bless

Thank you, thank you, thank you. The babies have arrived. I love them! And thank you for the coral--it is very nice.

I never treated myself to coral although I love it. Jim was super impressed. You have an excellent eye. And I am totally addicted!

Love, love, love the quality too. The drilling of the beads and well...if I keep telling you how beautiful the babies are and how great and fast your service is this will go on for ever. Thank you very much!

Hello Magpie Folks,

I just have to tell you how much I LOVE my turquoise that you shipped to me. It is nicer than I even expected.

Thanks for returning my sphipping costs on the double shipment. I will be more than happy to give you a 5 star rating thru E Bay and I will tell my friends about you too.

I am going to look at your web site...

Thanks so much.

Hi Szarka,

Just a quick thank you for the speedy despatch of my beads and hammer - they're lovely, and great value! I'll be back for more before too long. Thanks too for the surprise "extra"!

It's a joy to do business with someone with such talent and great business ethics.

I am very pleased with all the items I purchased and how fair your prices are. I will be a repeat customer. Also, your work is absolutely breath-taking.

My beauties arrived today and as always, the are each and every one magnificent! From Kyanite to Pearls & silver all are wonderful and will be a joy to help me create something nice. Blessings to you and your family, Bev

Hi Szarka :

My order just came today, everything is so beautiful! I can't decide which of the opals I like best, they are both so yummy. My fingers are itching to make stuff.

When I get supplies that are so beautiful I don't even want to sell anything I just want to look at it all for awhile. But it is such nice quality, it will sell very easily when I get to that point. Thanks again

Szarka,

My order arrived and I am blown away by the quality of the items. The chains, both styles are so very wonderful! I am hoping that you will continue to have the chain at an affordable price. I would love to be able to order it again...right now I am way over my spending limit for my own stash and for my store so I must wait....:-(

Also the headpins both ball and dangling are so beautiful!!! Thanks so much for offering so many desirable items at prices we can afford.

Blessings and success,

Sharon Bryan

Good afternoon. Just received my order today and it has so exceeded my expectations. Have never been this pleased with a order from anywhere!!

The Labradorite is exceptional, I will have to keep these for myself and the copper matches my Swarovski Pearls perfectly.

Thank you for the fast shipment. Such great service.

Yours Truly Elizabeth

Szarka is immensely helpful, has absolutely wonderful prices, and ships quickly. She has the nicest gemstones I've seen. And she tells you what you are buying. She's well versed in the different types of stones, and will check her beads(as in, test them with acid, heat, stress) to make sure that they are what the wholesale vendor claims they were. You can buy from her with complete confidence that you are getting what you are paying for.

If you are looking for gemstones, definitely check out her store!

Received my order today and can only say WOW. The Kyanite is awesome and the picture jaspers are beautiful, each and every one. Many thanks, as always, Bev

Oh, Szarka,
you've really outdone yourself this time! The quartz faceted nuggets are to die for--absolutely crystal clear! The kyanite rondelles are a dreamy color--I love them! Thank you, thank you for taking such care in choosing the gems for your store--they are fantastic!

I just received my 2nd order from MagPie Gemstones and my only complaint is, each time I went through the beautiful beads and findings that I ordered, I was so DELIGHTED with it all that I can't wait to order more. That kinda thing is hard on a girls bank account, no matter how reasonably priced everything from this website is...lol. Seriously, I would recoomend this company to anyone and everyone as a Wonderful source for jewelry supplies, Terrific Customer Service, and Speedy shipping!!!

I received my first order from Magpie Gemstones yesterday and am very pleased with both the quality and value of the stones and pendants I ordered. I am also very impressed with the level of service I received. I will definitely be doing business here for a long time to come. Thank you!

Szarka,
I went to a local "bead store" today strictly because I needed something RIGHT NOW. They had pretty stones and a buy-one-get-one at 50% off sale on gemstone strands. I knew that I would get the same or better quality stones from Magpie for much better prices. Plus, I like to personally see the stones I am buying so that I can make sure the quality is there. When ordering from you it's like hand-picking the beads myself. The quality is AWESOME, top notch, perfect. You have my trust...and business.

Szarka, You have the very best beads I have ever found and I am so glad to have found you !! I love your new store ,so easy to navigate and such beautiful items to choose from . The only problem I have is I always want to keep what I make with your pretties instead of selling them LOL .I just received another order from you a couple of weeks ago and always they are stunning !!! Thanks so much also for your kindness ,that means alot to me in business !! You are definitely top notch !! Peace,Brynn http://moonrose.etsy.com

I am so glad you gave us a place to let you know how much we love your gemstones. I have purchased several times from you and am always very very pleased with the stones. I always check out your site first. Thanks for the great job you do!!!

Szarka, I'm here at your online store doing some more shopping. You have the most beautiful gems I have ever seen. And at the price you charge, I can get twice the amount of pretties for the same price I'd have to pay elsewhere. I never worry about quality because I know everything that comes from you will be perfect.

Thank you for selling only the finest gems you can find. My customers always rave about the gemstones I use in my work. Thank you also for the Kyanite gift in my last order, it was a beauty!

Dazzlemania Designs http://www.dazzlemania.com

Szarka, the Clay Jeani's arrived this morning. They are amazing! I love the new ones, but especially my two bear totems absolutely gorgeous!! I don't think I will be parting with those in a hurry, love it all and can't wait for the next lot you have coming. Just got to start making something soon.....!! Best wishes Jackie The Silver Lodge For elegant jewellery that you will love to wear. Visit our web site:- http://www.thesilverlodge.co.uk

Got my order today and can see that you picked my rondelles well to match :). It's much appreciated !!! Hugs, C-M

Oh Szarka, The Clay Jeani's are so awesome. The sight of them makes me want to jump up and down. I wish I could have all of them. I LOVE my butterfly & my Tree Nymph. Best of luck with your wonderful new web site.

B.J.R.

Your beautiful gemstones arrived today. Exceptional gemstones that arrived very quickly and packaged with care. Your helpfulness to me during my ordering process will make me a continual buyer. My many, many thanks for a terrific gemstone website! Have a great New Year.

Bev

Just thought I'd let you know that I was delighted with the beads I bought from you off of Ebay and as you probably know I have already placed another order here. Can't wait for them to arrive! I love the beads I got already, I got the green garnet nuggets, smooth tourmaline rondelles and large faceted peridot rondelles, amongst others, but those in particular I loved, they have a fabulous organic feel to them! I have made a necklace using some of them, will send you a pic when I get it. Thank you also for the gift!

I will be back!

Cheers, Carin PS. Great move to start your own shop instead of ebay

Magpie gemstones has the most wonderful gems and beads at such a reasonable cost that It's almost a sin!!! I was totally blown away at the costs and the beauty of the stones that I HAD to make myself stop because my budget only allowed me so much. But at what I got for the money totally makes up for the spending spree I went on.

You need to check her out, You cannot beat her prices, and her shop is going to be a totally huge success!!!

This was listed in Shannons Blog at http://shannonsaylor-etsyshop.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for my order. It is a pleasure to order from you. Kind of like Christmas but without the snow. Everything is as shown on your site. Look forward to making many more orders. Hope you get appreciated for the Divine Bead Beings you all are.

Szarka, I love the items that you carry - something for everybody. As I told you I would be ordering more of the slabs - love the ones I got. OUR TIMING is Great... You are right on the money.....As always look forward to buy more in time to come.....

"Hi Szarka,

Have no idea if its related or not, but shortly after you posted my kyanite necklace on your blog, the piece sold. I do not know the customer, and have had no contact from him since. (hope that he is happy with his purchase!). ... I thought it was interesting because it appeared that he didn't have an etsy account until he bought my piece. I think its likely he saw your blog post and followed the links.

We may never know – but Im very thankful to you for what you do. Besides selling the best beads at prices that I can afford you are a wonderful and generous person, and Im very glad that I found you!!"

-wendy---

Just to let you know how much I appreciate your service and tutorials and to thank you for all your hard work. I am amazed at your talent and look forward to everything I receive from you with great anticipation. You have to be one of the most talented designers I've ever seen and I hope to one day be as talented. I've recently started making jewelry and love working with wire. Your tutorials are great!

As I become more involved with designing better quality jewelry, I'm glad to have TM as an affordable& trustworthy seller; I'm sure others are finding that out too :)

Not only do you ship immediately, the quality of your merchandise is top notch and the attention you give to your customers is to be commended! I received my last shipment, the 16" graduated turquoise nuggets and spiny oyster shell beads and much to my surprise, a bonus!! You are very kind and I appreciate the "extras". Thank you, Szarka!

Dear Magpie! I received the parcel today, I am very happy! The stones are very nice, a whole every stone! Thank you very much for such treasures!

This is a top notch small business! Received my order quickly and the gemstones were top notch. Thank you Magpie Gemstones!

Got my first small package ....love it :O) Will order more later ,got my eyes on some beauty there. Merci :O)

Every time I order your stones, I wait with great anticipation. I have never been disappointed. Your stones are always beautiful. Your pictures are very representative of you product. I gladly refer people to you.

Magpie's quality is excellent. Their shipping is very fast. Szarka is wonderful to share her knowledge and she contributes a great deal to those of us who follow what she does. I highly recommend Magpie!

During your Big Sale I purchased some of your Turquoise, & Rubies,and I loved all of them. I just wish I could to afford to purchase lots more. Your stones are always free of chips and the colors are really nice.

I placed an order yesterday morning and was STUNNED when I received notice that it was ready to mail in less than 4 hours. WOW!!! I'm definitely impressed and will order again soon. WAY TO GO!! Thank you.

Szarka, Thank you for the fast and perfect order. I appreciate the oblong rutilated quartz beads too (per my request). You are the BEST! Wish I could buy more from you. I would love to share some of my creations with you sometime. Thanks again. I am going to eBay now to leave you your 5 star feedback on my purchase. Hugs

I received my order today, the Aquamarine is gorgeous! As always, from the time I placed my order until receiving it was quick! Thank you!

received my order today. The double drilled stones are great! I don't see double drills often, so I had to have them. The opals are so pretty, the colors are lovely, I am excited to see them in a necklace. Your beads are always top notch and your customer service is just perfect. Thank you as always for the amazing beads and gemstones you select for us, your customers.

I received my Bead Blog Buddy package from Magpie Gemstones today............OH...MY...WOR?D! Gorgeous turquoise cabs from Mongolia! I can't wait to get to creating with them!!!

I can't believe how quickly my orders arrive from you! Amazing gemstones.

I just wanted to say thank you for my orders that I received today. On the tanzanite that I won on EBay, I knew I had over paid but so desperately wanted them to finish a piece, that I didn’t care ( you know how it is when you just fall in love with something). For you to send me an extra strand showed me just how caring of a business owner you are, and for your kindness you will be the only person I order my gemstone beads from, which I do order quite a bit, since this is how I earn my living. Also the opals just took my breath away, they were so beautiful.

Ooooh. Aaaah. Yep, just got my package from Magpie Gemstones with my stunning Ethiopian opals and some other great gemstones too. I may have just received enough motivation to get me through finishing my income taxes ...... so I can play without guilt!

I have another package on the way from Magpie:) When they come I tear it open and spread the beauties out on my desk to just look at them and fondle before I price them out and put them in containers,I love these packages!

Great package from Magpie Gemstones yesterday. Love your turquoise. And the necklace is stunning, Now must brag on being the winner of the 35 carats Natural Baltic Amber this evening on eBay. Gonna be a Magpie month around this house!!!

I placed an order on a Monday for some stones I just had to have. On Tuesday I found another I couldn't live without and a quick email exchange made it so easy to have it added to the original order. I received my beauties 2 days later. You even went so far as to refund a small difference that combining the orders created. I am so happy with the quality of the beads and professionalism of working with you - it's hard to find that nowadays. Thank you.

Dear Szarka,

I have received my order and I am blown away by the beauty of your Turquoise!!! The Campitos tubes, Castledome nuggets, Hubei rice and loose Sleeping Beauties are even better than on the photos.

I am so happy, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

I also loved the gift you slipped into my pouch, it's beautiful and I appreciate your touch, Szarka.

Thanks again!

Many Blessings

First – I got my order today. How do you get it here so fast? Two days from Texas to Virginia? Wow.

Second – They are absolutely gorgeous. I am not a fan of yellow but the calcite golden yellow puff coin beads are so pretty. I love blue kyanite but have never used the green before. Again, so pretty. All the other beads are lovely as well.

They are so pretty that I’m not sure I’m going to even use them right away. I might just sit and stare at them for a while.

You are the only online store that I have no qualms about purchasing from. I know the quality is going to be excellent and the beads will look just like the pictures online or even better.

I wanted to thank you so very much for your great products and prompt three day service.

It is always a joy working with you and your employees. You/they are always sweet and answer my questions with ease.

In addition, am a fanatic about packaging, THANK YOU for sending my items - well wrapped.

THANK YOU FOR DOING GREAT BUSINESS.

I have received my 4th order now from Magpie's. It sure does make a difference to buy real quality. Never again will I buy a stone from a big box company. Every bead, every pendant is well described, You don't know the material? Just ask. To add to this, everythink is packed well ans shipped quickly

I order for the second time 2 weeks ago.WOW !!!! they are fast and I love my gems... Will show them off when I know what I will do with it !!!! Thank you for the good service . Merci Elaine