Artisan Gemstones
We cut every natural and lab-created gemstone one-at-a-time, giving us full control over design, precision, and light performance. Our collection ranges from natural Montana sapphires to lab-created emeralds. Purchase any stone loose, or contact us to build a custom piece of jewelry around it.
What Are Artisan Gemstones?
An artisan gemstone is a one-of-a-kind, precision-cut gem made to prioritize optical beauty over sheer carat weight. In the commercial jewelry industry, stones are often rushed through the cutting process to keep them as heavy as possible. This mass-production approach often results in either "windowing" (dead spaces in the center where light falls through the bottom), "extinction" (blackish dead areas where light isn't correctly bounced back to the viewer's eye), or asymmetrical shapes that leave off-balanced light return.
Artisan lapidary takes an entirely different approach. Each facet is placed at carefully planned angles. This process ensures maximum light return, brilliant scintillation, and a crisp, edge-to-edge sparkle that mass-produced stones cannot match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between natural and lab-created gemstones?
Natural stones, such as sapphires, tourmaline, and garnets, are formed in the earth over millions of years and often possess unique, identifying characteristics. Lab-created gems are chemically, physically, and optically identical to their natural counterparts, but are grown in a controlled environment, offering exceptional clarity and vibrant color at an accessible price point.
What types of gemstones do you offer?
We facet a wide variety of both natural and lab-created minerals. Our collection frequently includes durable classics like sapphires and rubies, alongside popular options like garnets, tourmaline, spinel, tanzanite, and zircon.
Are artisan or precision-cut stones better for custom jewelry?
Often times, yes. Precision-cut gems are faceted with a high level of symmetry and consistent, sharp girdles, so they are usually easier for jewelers to work with. They sit perfectly straight in flush settings, bezels, and custom cast rings, ensuring a secure and professional finish.
Where do you ship your gemstones?
By default, our artisan gemstones and finished jewelry pieces are only shipped to customers within Canada. If you live outside of Canada and would like to purchase an item, please contact us for a shipping quote and further details.
