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About Us
For 20 years we've been hunting for the rarest and finest quality gems from the furthest corners of our Planet during which time we’ve accumulated a collection of extraordinary specimens of every conceivable gem type. You name it, from rare Tsavorite garnets of Kenya to Museum sized Tanzanites from Arusha and the mesmerising sunset peachy pinks of Morganites from Brazil to the magnificent rainbow colours of rare Tourmalines from Mozambique and Nigeria... we have them all.
We take special pride in being able to source one of a kind pieces upon request. Our extensive international network of miners, cutters and dealers (nurtured over many years, extensive travel, and thousands of gem deals) is the reason for our extremely high success rate in being able to get you exactly what you want.
You name it, and if it exists we’ll find it, GUARANTEED !
We have been selling precious gems online since April 2000 and entered 2019 topping over 14000 happy customers, ranging from collectors, traders and jewellers around the world to countless recipients of romantic jewellery gifts and engagement rings. We only sell 100% natural, untreated gems. All of our items come with certification as well as an in-house appraisal for insurance purposes.
We gladly take on jewellery requests also for any gemstones bought from us. We use a Master Goldsmith who is a perfectionist as well as an artist of note. All jewellery items are magnificently hand crafted in painstaking detail and finished to meticulous perfection to create a one of a kind piece you’ll treasure forever.
Operating almost exclusively online, having no retail premises and no exorbitant overheads that come with a high street outlet, we are able to provide extremely favourable pricing direct to you. No retailers, wholesalers or middlemen. You are buying direct from the GEM HUNTERS
Tanzanite
While the mineral zoisite has been known for some time, gem-quality zoisite, called Tanzanite, wasn’t found until 1967, when a deposit was uncovered in Tanzania. This is still the only source for Tanzanite, one of the most recent additions to the gem world. Tanzanite gained almost immediate popularity both for its scarcity and its rich, blue-violet colour. It is often heat-treated to bring out a uniform colour. Tanzanite is noted for its trichroism (having 3 colours), an optical phenomenon – appearing three colours (blue, violet and burgundy/brown) depending on each stone’s crystal orientation. Tanzanite may also change appearance when viewed under alternate lighting.
Tourmaline
Once proposed to be the national gemstone of the United States, tourmaline is found all over the world and in a variety of colours. Tourmaline is the most colourful of all gemstones because, according to an ancient Egyptian legend, it passed through a rainbow on its journey to Earth and brought all of the colours of the rainbow with it. Tourmaline is a mineral group comprised of multiple species of complex borosilicates.
Aquamarine
AQUAMARINE is the official birthstone of March, and is the green-blue to blue variety of the mineral species beryl. It is the cousin to Emerald, Heliodor, Morganite and Bixbite. Although the Beryl ‘family’ comprises of a few types of gemstones, they are all uniquely different. Aquamarine contains iron impurities that result in its pale light blue to dark-shade blue hues that it can be found in. Aquamarines soothing colour and crystalline clarity grasp the enchanting colours of the sea, which is suitable as the name derives from the Latin words, “aqua” meaning water and “marine” meaning sea.
Diamond
A stone that everyone knows, but also doesn’t. Many people may not realize that diamonds were once chunks of carbon similar to charcoal. Due to earths internal processes, these lumps of carbon are exposed to extreme temperatures and through natural occurrences and volcanic eruptions they find their way to the earth’s surface. Diamonds are renowned for their immaculate hardness and their exquisite brilliance of fire and sparkle. Diamond is the birthstone of April and is derived from the Greek word ‘adamas’ which means invincible.
Emerald
Few gemstones command as much desire and passion as emerald. Since antiquity, emerald’s rich “green fire” has symbolized eternal spring and immortality. Long shrouded in myth and lore, it has reigned as the supreme green gem with no indication that its position will ever change. The favorite of Cleopatra, Spanish Conquistadors and today’s Red Carpet, wars have waged over this treasured stone. In the 1st century AD, Roman historian Pliny the Elder wrote that “nothing greens greener” than emeralda sentiment that continues today, as it remains one of the most sought-after gems on the market. The beautiful green hues of this beryl variety, combined with its rarity, make it one of the world’s most valuable gemstones.
Zultanite
ZULTANITE (DIASPORE) is beautiful and exotic in a soft, subtle manner. It is also one of the lesser known of the colour-change gemstones. Some of the finest examples of gem quality diaspore are found in Turkey’s Anatolian Mountains, but it can be found in numerous places around the globe. A rising star in fine jewellery, it’s easy to fall in love with its sparklingly brilliant, tranquil earthy colours.
Alexandrite
ALEXANDRITE is one of the rarest coloured gemstones in the world. It is the colour change variety of the mineral group Chrysoberyl. Its origin dates back to Imperial Russia where the gemstone, after being discovered in the Ural Mountain regions was named after Tsar Alexander II. Alexandrite can only form when aluminium and beryllium combine with trace elements such as titanium, iron and most importantly chromium. This contributes to its rarity as many elements need to be present in the correct conditions in order for Alexandrite to form.
Amethyst
Whether in faceted stones, crystal specimens, polished pebbles or beads, amethyst has enjoyed popularity in nearly every culture throughout its ancient history. Amethyst is February’s traditional birthstone, striking purple amethyst is the most popular gemstone of the quartz group.
Opal
OPAL with play of color has always been considered one of the most desired gems in the marketplace, earning it the undisputed title as “Queen of Gemstones.” Opal’s name evolved from the Greek opallios, meaning “to see a change of color.” The Greek word was a modification of the ancient Indian Sanskrit name for opal, upala, which meant “precious stone.” Opal’s phenomenal play-of-color effect is not seen in any other gemstone; a unique quality that has attracted the attention of gem lovers through the ages.
Garnet
For most people, when they hear the term ‘garnet’ they think red. This has been the traditional colour of Garnets throughout history. However Garnets ae composed of a closely related set of minerals that allow garnets to be found in almost any colour. Garnets have an abundant colour pallet and can be found in; oranges, reds, pinks, greens, deep purplish reds and in more rare cases even blue. Garnets are formed in metamorphic rock in the earth’s surface; these rocks have been exposed to natural heat and pressure and therefore create the ideal co conditions for garnets to form.
Fluorite
Many consider Fluorite one of the most popular collector’s stones worldwide. Fluorite often has excellent clarity and crosses the entire color spectrum. One of the most famous fluorescent minerals, fluorite often requires no type of treatment to enhance its appearance. Also prized for its color-change and distinctive multi-color banded varieties, this beautiful stone has so many appealing features, it’s no wonder that Roman historian Pliny the Elder named fluorite his “most precious substance.”
Morganite
MORGANITE is the pretty, peachy-pink variety of beryl, cousin to more familiar beryls like emerald and aquamarine. Morganite’s beautiful, feminine colors are a result of the presence of manganese. After its discoveries in California and Brazil in the early 20th century, this pink beryl was renamed morganite as suggested by famed gemologist George F. Kunz. Named in honor of financier and gem enthusiast J. P. Morgan, morganite has many redeeming qualities, including durability, luster, clarity and brilliance
Sapphire
September’s birthstone has come a long way since the days when any and every blue stone was called a sapphire. Though its fame is shared with its “Big Three” counterparts ruby and emerald, sapphire has enjoyed a long run as one of the world’s most beloved gemstones, earning itself a place of honour in crown jewels, royal accessories, museums, and even in modern royal engagement rings.
Apatite
APATITE is the name for a mineral group as well as the generic term for many phosphates, but gem-quality apatite is a special gemstone found in a beautiful variety of colors. Apatite’s various colors are often due to the presence of rare earth elements or natural irradiation. Because of its wide color range, apatite has often been mistaken for many other gemstones, including topaz, tourmaline, and various beryl varieties. Particularly rare in sizes over one carat, apatite is a relatively soft gem and when used in jewelry manufacture, is often set into more protective mountings that capture light yet safely display its beauty. The long-established sources for gem-quality apatite are Brazil and Mexico, but more recent African discoveries have thrust it into the spotlight once again.
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