Hello,

I'm new to the forum so please forgive me if this subject already exists (I did try searching), but I've seen several kilt belt buckles for sale using faux cairngorm but not anything with the real thing. Is there a reason for this such as it being a 'protected' stone or something? From what little research I've done it seems like it's described as a 'smokey quartz' of varying shades. Also, if anyone can point me to a store or artist who makes buckles or sgian dubhs with this stone it would be much appreciated.