The gemstones here display just a few examples of the many types of gems that we carry. Notice how beautifully each piece is cut. We are very selective in the rough material that we purchase. Each piece is carefully examined and then fashioned to the highest standard. Our cutters are true gemstone artists.
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Whether in the mountains of central Sri Lanka, deep in the mines of Tanzania or at our gemstone cutting facility in Chanthaburi Thailand, Artinian Gems has always sought to bring the greatest value to market. As the Ethiopian, Wello Opals were being discovered, Artinian Gems was there in action, sourcing….
For two generations, Artinian Gems has been known for searching out fine gemstone materials all over the world. We strive to be experts in sourcing the most beautiful gems. That means you can feel confident in our quality, fair pricing and expertise. Whether in the mountains of central Sri Lanka, deep in the mines of Tanzania or at our gemstone cutting facility in Chanthaburi Thailand, Artinian Gems has always sought to bring
the greatest value to market.
One of the most exciting and fun aspects of our business involves our private gemstone and design events. This is where we partner with a local jeweler and together, throw a gemstone and design party. People come from miles around to shop from a vast selection of fine gemstones. The store’s showcases literally sparkle with the beauty of loose colored gemstones. Then you can meet with the store’s jewelry designer to express your own personal jewelry style forever!
In addition to our gemstone expertise, we also are passionate about giving back to the community in a direct manner. We donate to causes that fight ‘human trafficking’; we support two orphanages and are involved in the mentoring of adults as well as young people in Thailand. Our clients greatly appreciate knowing that their purchase contributes to the greater good.
Part of the adventure comes through sourcing our gems. We often travel to remote mining areas. This keeps us close to the action and allows us to provide you with the finest gemstones at the best possible prices. This business is also built on trust so therefore trusted relationships are a must if you are to survive the gem hunt.
The gemstones below display just a few examples of the many types gems that we find and explore. Notice how how we search through the entire world and find out the most beaiful peices of Gem Stones on the planet in the purest of form. The findings of these completely raw but profound looking stones are just remarkable, Have a look at them yourself!
Finally my anticipated summer, overseas gemstone search has begun. It has been a very busy year! We conducted many gemstone and design events around the country and racked up some serious air miles. Many of our finest gems have been sold! For example our 26ct,
I have been working in this gem market for over 15 years. I love it here! Over the years I have seen it boom and bust and come back again. I know many of the sellers personally, their personal life stories, their children and the
One of my most interesting gem hunting trips was to the remote mining area of Ratanakiri, Cambodia. It is in this hilly area that borders Viet Nam and Laos that the worlds finest Blue Zircon are found. Although increasingly rare, we were able to still
At the Zircon mining site I was privileged to be able to spend time with the local miners and to learn about their story. They are a hard working courageous people whose lives have been greatly enhanced by the gems. There is no large corporate
Join me as I travel to the remote area of Ratanakari Cambodia.
Congratulations all August babies! You now have a new, diverse and gorgeous birthstone to choose from. Recently, the New York–Jewelers of America and the American Gem Trade Association announced that they are adding spinel to the official list of birthstones. It will join the yellow-green
We just purchased an amazing parcel of rough Grape Garnet from Mozambique and had the opportunity to cut it into gorgeous single gems as well as matched pairs. This rare variety of Rhodolite is an amazing gem. Watch the video to see how jewelers are
Gem Hunting in Nigeria’s Northern Region (Part 1) Nigeria is a wonderful and little understood land, right in the heart of Africa. It’s home to some of the richest and most valuable deposits of gemstones in the world. Follow David Artinian of Artinian Gems, as he
(continued from part 1) After about 23 hours of travel including a plane change in France, I arrived in Nigeria and the gem hunt began. The first stop was Abuja, Nigerian’s, fairly new and vibrant, capital city. After clearing customs, an official stopped me at the exit. She grabbed my
(continued from part 2) Finally, after several more hours of driving along desolate roads, punctuated about every 2 miles by various military, police and other law enforcement checkpoints, we arrived in Jos and found a hotel. My room was a large upstairs space with a nice
