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beautiful lucy 1911-2012 Some of you may or may not know that the inspiration behind Gem and my love of jewelry is my grandmother, Lucile. She would pull me aside at every visit and plop me in front of her jewelry box telling me the story of each piece she held in her hands.  These rich storie...

I am very excited to be adding designer Ten Thousand Things to Gem! I have been an admirer of their work for about 20 years and credit them for inspiring me to learn how to make jewelry. Their delicate and incredibly detailed beading is truly exquisite and unique. We will keep you posted on the a...

Mala bead necklaces from Victoria Cunningham. Each is one of a kind, hand strung onto mother of pearl, turquoise and labradorite. The prayer beads feature a buddha or goddess hand carved from ancient mammoth ivory. A ruby is set into the forehead. Visit or call for more information on these truly...

Mother's day is another holiday for some, a day to reflect for others and a day in which a gift is required for most… It has become a personal day for me and the older I get the more I appreciate the day.. children are a gift. being a mother is a blessing. It should be honored every day but jus...

In honor of our 10th year, we are finally updating our website! This has been a long process and with an attempt to stay "clean" looking but with mobile functionality.