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Offers custom precision cut gemstones to the trade and the general public. You can purchase through their list of select retailers or order direct. Owned by John Dyer, a multiple award winning cutter, who often works with a combination of carving and flat faceting. They offer a 14-day return policy and are based in Edina, Minnesota USA....
http://www.johndyergems.com/
Features unique Mexican amber, opal, fire agate, emerald, carvings and reproduction artifacts. Owned by Kirk Stephan and based in Iowa City, Iowa. They offer a 2 week return policy and accept PayPal, personal checks and money orders....
http://www.rainforestacademy.com/gemstones.htm
Specializes in very nice small parcels of rough gemstones from Nigeria and other African countries including Amethyst, Beryl, Garnet, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, and Zircon. Owned by Ikem Onwude they offer a 10-day return policy and accept PayPal, MoneyGram, Western Union, and Coinstar. Based in Kubwa Abuja, Nigeria....
http://www.globalroughs.com/
Specialties include custom cut and commercial cut tanzanite jewelry and loose tanzanite gemstones. I like that they have photographs of some of their custom cut stones before they were mounted in jewelry. Their collection of tanzanite rings is definitely worth a look. They have accurate photograph and descriptions of each piece of jewelry, free shipping in the US, and a 30-day return policy. Located in Crown Point, Indiana USA....
http://www.tanzanitejewelrydesigns.com/
Specialties include custom cut and commercial cut tanzanite. They offer a nice selection of loose tanzanite loose stones as well as jewelry. They have accurate photograph and descriptions of each piece, free shipping in the US, and a 30-day return policy. Located in Crown Point, Indiana USA....
http://www.tanzanitejewelrydesigns.com/tanzanite_gemstones.html
Offers beautiful custom cut garnet, sunstone, quartz, opal, topaz, larimar, pietersite, chrysoberyl, and other gemstones. Owners Lynn Disbrow and Matt Dunkle are professional faceters providing cut stones, rough, custom cutting services, cabbing, and stone setting. Honest detailed descriptions accompany each gemstone for sale. Based in Tri-Cities, Washington and New Mexico USA....
http://www.customgemcutter.com/
Browse our dazzling collection of Sapphire Rings. Select your favorite design from Angara collection, and let the shopping begin! Save Time and Money with Risk-free Shopping, 30-day Return Policy and Free Shipping....
http://www.angara.com/Sapphire-Rings.do?cID=1939
Pakistani dealer in loose cut colored gemstones, rough gemstones, and mineral specimens from Pakistan and Afghanistan. They have a wide selection of mostly high-grade and some low-grade tourmaline, peridot, kunzite, spinel, hackmanite, aquamarine, lapis, ruby, emerald and quartz. I have not purchased from them yet but will try them out soon. Owned by Zia Uddin and based in Peshawar, Pakistan....
http://photos.gemsroughintl.com/
Offers custom precision cut gemstones wholesale to the trade that are faceted with pride in the USA. Owner Lloyd Forrester’s impressive cutting skills are easily seen in the photographs of his beautiful gems for sale. The site is simple, easy to navigate, and accepts PayPal, or escrow.com for larger orders if you prefer. They offer a 12-day return policy. Based in Marathon, Florida USA....
http://www.clearcutgems.com/
Established Franco-American certified (GIA, ING) gemologists born and brought up in East Africa.
Our father was the first geologist to discover the tanzanite deposits in the late 60's and was the one who brought the blue zoisite (tanzanite's official name) to Tiffany's President. In the early 70's, he discovered the famous ruby deposit (the John Saul Ruby Mine) in Tsavo (Kenya), known worldwide for the quality of its rubies.
We are ICA Members and Eric is the Ambassador to Tanzania for the ICA...
http://www.swalagemtraders.com/
Owned by Certified Supreme Master Gem Cutter Dana M. Reynolds, American Society of Gem Cutters #96CGE42. Specializing in tourmalines, sapphire, garnets, rare and unusual gem minerals, facet rough, and mineral specimens. Offers a full testing laboratory with Challenger digital scanning spectrometer, 10-day return policy, no restocking fees, and reasonable shipping costs. Based in Madison, North Carolina USA....
http://www.mastercutgems.com/
Offers a large collection of hand made gold and silver jewelry, rings, and loose gemstones on their EBay store. Owner Lee Little is a master gold/silversmith, ISG registered gemologist, and AGTA member. His writings on old school goldsmithing include fascinating descriptions such as the laborious task of creating hand pulled wire. His hand hammered gold rings are works of art and truly unique. They offer a 30-day return policy and honest descriptions. Based in Thailand and Glenmont, Ohio USA....
http://www.gemtownusa.com/
Supplies an affordable selection of quality gemstones including tanzanite, spessartite garnet, Mexican fire opal, amethyst, apatite, unique concentric cut stones, and jewelry settings. They also provide opportunities to become a gemstone dealer or host of your own gemstone party. A generous return policy, certificate of authenticity, and accurate photos accompany their fine products. Owned by ISG registered gemologist appraiser Lisa Brooks-Pike and based in Tulalip, Washington USA....
http://www.gemni-gems.com/
I’m often disappointed with blogs but The Gem Vault is a rare exception. Graduate Gemologist and owner David Fortier creates an engaging balance of technical gemstone information and stories about life as a gem dealer in Thailand. He sells fantastic gemstones on their Ebay store or you can contact him through his blog to buy direct. They offer a 31-day inspection period, reasonable shipping costs, and no restocking fees. Based in Chanthaburi, Thailand....
http://www.tiptopgem.com/
Specialties include loose gemstones, mixed parcels of gemstones, rough, finished jewelry, wire wrapped jewelry, mineral samples, and custom jewelry work. They offer beautiful close-up photographs, honest descriptions, accurate treatment disclosures, an easy to use shopping cart, a 30-day return policy, and a discount to members of the trade. Owned by Jennifer Swisher and based in Hanover, Pennsylvania USA....
http://www.gemsbyjennifer.com/
Offers programs to become a registered gemologist or appraiser with classes in diamonds, colored gemstone grading and identification, identification of synthetic gemstones, pearls, watches, and jewelry insurance appraisal. Their lab is well known for discovering the artificial coloring of andesine-labradorite that has been flooding the television shopping shows recently. Their new studies on diffused tourmaline in the Gem Research Reports is a must read. Based in San Antonio, Texas USA....
http://www.schoolofgemology.com/
Specializes in custom American cut colored gemstones of most varieties primarily from Africa. Owner John B. is a skilled faceter offering a large selection of garnet, spinel, sapphire, and tourmaline. Check out some of his impressive Portuguese cuts. Excellent photographs, an easy to use shopping cart, and a 7-day return policy are all included on this site. Based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee USA....
http://www.gemrite.com/
Supplies semi precious and precious rough gemstones including tourmaline, red, white and cognac zircon, white and sky blue topaz, amethyst, beryl and emerald. They source the rough gemstones directly from the mines in Nigeria. They offer accurate photographs of the rough, a 3-day inspection period, and accept payment through Western Union or Moneygram. Owned by Brume Jeroh and based in Jos, Nigeria....
http://www.brumetostones.com/
Specializes in fine East African gemstones including tanzanite, aquamarine, garnet, sapphire, and tourmaline. The photography of their gems is well done and they present videos of each gemstone. They are an ICA (International Colored Gemstone Association) member and offer an online shopping cart, 10-day refund policy with no restocking fees, and a $30 flat rate for shipping that includes insurance. Based in Nairobi, Kenya East Africa....
http://www.lapigems.com/
Specialties include spessartite garnet, spinel, tourmaline, and zircon. Owner Jason Brim offers very reasonably priced gemstones, an online shopping cart, and a 14-day return policy. Honest photographs accompany his fine collection. Based in McDonough, Georgia USA....
http://www.selectgem.com/