Loose gemstones
Faceted light, smooth cabochons and individual stones for a considered setting.
Explore collection
The Gaiety Gems collection
Nature’s colour, chosen by hand
Natural loose gemstones, cabochons and beads. Every stone is measured, weighed and photographed, so the one you see is the one you receive.
- Natural gemstones
- Photographed individually
- Measured and weighed
- Shipped from Germany
- Secure checkout
The atelier selection
Every creation begins with a stone.
Explore colour, texture and form. Find the material for your next piece.
Shop by stone
Thirteen stone families, from blush tourmaline to deep tanzanite.
Stones ready for their setting
Faceted stones, cabochons and matched pairs, each measured, weighed and photographed.
Pick your stone
Choose the exact stone you’ll set
Many of our listings let you choose each stone individually. Look closely and pick the one that suits your design.
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Browse
Filter by stone, shape and size to find a selection you like.
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Compare
Each stone is numbered and photographed, so you can compare them side by side.
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Receive
We send the exact stone you selected, packed with care in Germany.
Collector’s edition
Shaped by nature, left uncut
Some stones are too remarkable to cut. This watermelon tourmaline crystal keeps its colour zoning exactly as it formed. One piece, offered once.
Birthstones
A stone for every month
Birthstones make the most personal gifts. This month’s stones are marked in gold.
Our house
A family gemstone house in Idar-Oberstein
For twenty years our family has bought, graded and sold natural stones from Germany’s gemstone town. Today our founder and his two children work side by side, and every stone passes through our hands before it reaches yours.
For designers
Stones for the pieces you make
Drilled beads, matched pairs, cabochons and loose stones for jewellery makers. Planning a larger order, or meeting us at a fair? Get in touch and we’ll help you find and match the stones you need.
From the Journal
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Raw Diamonds: What Makes Them Special
Frosted, geometric and entirely natural: what raw diamonds are, why they look the way they do, and how to choose and care for raw diamond beads.
Raw Diamonds: What Makes Them Special
Frosted, geometric and entirely natural: what raw diamonds are, why they look the way they do, and how to choose and care for raw diamond beads.
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Idar-Oberstein: Germany’s Gemstone Town
From water-powered agate mills to a worldwide gemstone trade: the story of Idar-Oberstein, the town where every one of our stones is chosen and photographed.
Idar-Oberstein: Germany’s Gemstone Town
From water-powered agate mills to a worldwide gemstone trade: the story of Idar-Oberstein, the town where every one of our stones is chosen and photographed.
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Gemstone Treatments: What Every Buyer Should Know
Most coloured gemstones are treated in some way. An honest guide to the common treatments, how they affect value and care, and what to ask before you buy.
Gemstone Treatments: What Every Buyer Should Know
Most coloured gemstones are treated in some way. An honest guide to the common treatments, how they affect value and care, and what to ask before you buy.
