Precious Gemstones
GEMS FOR OUR LOCAL CUSTOMERS
We have an amazing collection of stunning gems, ready to dazzle and delight, available to local customers.
If you see one that speaks to you, call us at 508-673-0561 to reserve it. We can reserve it for 14 days.
When you come to the store to pick it up, we can discuss exactly what you would like us to create for you. Nothing would please us more.
Icy Bluish Green Tourmaline
$ 1,060.00
For your consideration: a fabulous tourmaline, in a highly-sought-after icy green hue! Discovered in Afghanistan, this genuine tourmaline gemstone has been cut and polished by award-winning lapidary Chris Wolfsberg. Chris fashioned...
Plush Purple Sapphire
$ 2,250.00
Yes, sapphires can be purple. They can be found in every color of the rainbow, actually. Except red. When sapphire (the mineral corundum) is red, it's called "ruby". This perky example...
Multicolor Sapphire From Montana
$ 1,895.00
A dazzling gem discovered in the United States! Sourced in Montana, this genuine, earth-mined sapphire is made special by its dueling hues: green-blue and yellow-green. The sapphire has been fashioned...
Hexagonal Blue Sapphire
$ 4,225.00
A deeply dramatic sapphire, with our favorite blue color and exquisite sparkle. This genuine sapphire has been cut into a fashionable hexagonal shape, with six points. The top of the...
Earth-Mined Polygon Diamond
$ 2,850.00
An ultra-modern treasure, created millions of years ago deep in the center of the earth. This diamond has been fashioned as a step-cut polygon, with asymmetric styling, and weighs 1.13...
Lavish Oval Emerald
$ 3,995.00
Favored by ancient gods, Egyptian queens, and royalty throughout the ages - emerald's enchanting beauty continues to hold us under its spell. This superb emerald has been fashioned as a...
Quartz With Tourmaline Cabochon
$ 375.00
A striking specimen from our collection! Needles of black tourmaline have been captured within a translucent dome of crystal-clear quartz in this special gem. The quartz has been fashioned as...
Sultry Pink Sapphire
$ 1,995.00
Sleek lines of light and shadow converge to create this juicy violet-pink sapphire. This genuine, earth-mined sapphire has been fashioned as an octagon and weighs 1.16 carats. The sapphire is...
Elongated Cushion Sapphire
$ 3,895.00
Elegantly long, with svelte proportions and an amazing blue color, this genuine sapphire does not disappoint! The sapphire is genuine and earth-mined, and weighs 1.23 carats. It has been faceted...
Luscious Lavender Sapphire From Montana
$ 3,250.00
A gem like no other! Whenever our award-winning lapidary (gemstone cutter) Chris Wolfsberg visits us, we can't help but give in to the temptation of his fabulous miniature works of...
The Emerald Of Your Dreams
$ 2,545.00
A perky, bright green emerald, awaiting the design of your dreams! Fashioned as a round shape, this emerald weighs .56 carats. The emerald has a vivid, medium green color that...
Orange Red Spinel From Burma
$ 850.00
This vivid gem glows like a red-hot ember in a blazing fire! Discovered in Burma, this gem is a spinel. Spinel is a natural gemstone which is featured in the...
Sensational Tsavorite Garnet
$ 995.00
New life springs eternal with the lush green of this sensational garnet. Discovered in Africa, this garnet is a variety known as tsavorite, as it is only found in the...
Enchanted Pink Spinel
$ 395.00
This gem's magical presence is hard to capture in a photograph. Shifting colors of violet and pink have been cast under a spell of hazy moon-glow, to form one of the...
Vivid Blue Sapphire
$ 9,895.00
Brimming with juicy blue color, this special sapphire is sure to enchant and delight you! The sapphire is natural, and has been faceted into an elongated cushion shape, with subtly...
Sensational Deep Blue Zircon
$ 1,695.00
Marcel's jaw dropped when our gemstone dealer pulled this beauty out of his treasure box! This natural gemstone is a zircon and has a vivid, medium greenish-blue color that is...
Fancy Untreated Sapphire
$ 3,495.00
This delicious gem caught our eye with its unusual colors and amazing brilliance. This natural sapphire displays hues of pink and orange with a brown undertone. The colors and appearance...
Moody Violet-Gray Spinel
$ 425.00
Dark, dramatic and moody. This dark violet-gray spinel traveled all the way from Burma, to grace us with its gothic glamour. A spectacular sparkle is emitted from its velvety depths. The...
Oval Padparadscha Sapphire
$ 7,595.00
The rarest color of sapphire is an exquisite orangy-pink hue, known by the name "padparadscha". Padparadscha (pronounced: pawd-pa-rawd-shaw) refers to the color of a barely-blooming lotus flower, and comes from the...
Blue-Green Sapphire From Montana
$ 975.00
Sapphires have been discovered all over the world, and even right here in America! This sapphire was discovered in Montana, a region known for its lovely multi-hued sapphires. Faceted as...
Juicy Bluish-Green Tourmaline
$ 3,595.00
Big and sparkly, this amazing tourmaline gem is like a piece of candy! The tourmaline was discovered in South America, and has been fashioned into a full oval shape. The...
Lush Garnet from Sri Lanka
$ 195.00
This deep red untreated garnet was mined in Sri Lanka. The round gemstone weighs 2.63ct. The garnet lends itself to an array of different pieces...a ring, pendant, brooch, or even...
Light Blue Cushion Cut Sapphire
$ 1,975.00
There is nothing like a striking blue sapphire to take your breath away! This genuine sapphire from our collection of gems has a particularly beautiful light violet-blue hue, making it...
Sri-Lankan Color Shift Sapphire
$ 5,995.00
This unusual unheated sapphire exhibits a gorgeous color shift phenomenon. The color of the sapphire transforms from a slight violet blue to a medium deep blue. This sapphire was discovered in...
Sri-Lankan Big Blue Sapphire
$ 18,250.00
The crowning glory of our gemstone collection. This magnificent unheated blue sapphire was mined in Sri Lanka. It has a gorgeous blue hue, reminiscent of the ocean waves. The sapphire...
Sri-Lankan Fuchsia Sapphire
$ 1,895.00
Va Va Voom! This luscious sapphire is brimming with a medium-deep pink-purple color, and has a lively appearance. The unheated sapphire is cut as an oval, and weighs 1.37ct. Try...
Velvety Ruby
$ 5,395.00
The name ruby, which comes from ancient Sanskrit word "ratnaraj, means "king of precious stones". Our ruby has been cut into an oval shape, and weighs 1.23ct. A slight violet...
Ravishing Rubellite
$ 1,495.00
This ravishing rubellite tourmaline will drive you wild with desire! Drenched in a violet-red hue, this genuine tourmaline has been faceted into a sleek "emerald cut" shape. Tourmaline has the...
Bi-Color Precious Topaz
$ 2,695.00
Rays of sun drenched hues burst forth in this absolutely amazing example of precious topaz. Warm golds and fiery peach hues exist side by side, in this "bi-color" stone. The natural...
"Emerald Cut" Tourmaline
$ 1,795.00
Crisp, geometric lines make this luscious, genuine tourmaline an eye-catcher! Faceted into an "emerald cut", the tourmaline displays long facets of intense light and shadow, drenched in a deep greenish blue...
Greenish-Blue Tourmaline
$ 1,895.00
The gorgeous aqua hue of this genuine tourmaline gemstone will draw all eyes! The 1.81ct tourmaline has been cut as a round, and has very good clarity and a lively...
"Star Bright" Cut Green Tourmaline By Chris Wolfsberg
$ 3,275.00
This vibrant green tourmaline was sourced and cut especially for Plante Jewelers by local gem artist and lapidary Chris Wolfsberg. Chris sorted through hundreds of parcels of Nigerian tourmaline to...
Sri-Lankan Hessonite Garnet
$ 1,895.00
This fabulous garnet hails from Sri-Lanka, and has the most wonderful deep cognac-orange hue! Its lively appearance and gorgeous sparkle make it the perfect choice for the centerpiece of a...
Burmese Red Zircon
$ 675.00
If you have a taste for the dark and dramatic, this is your stone! The robust, brownish-red hue induces thoughts of color-changing leaves, stormy skies, and fragrant spiced wine. The...
Chrysoprase Cabochon
$ 275.00
Cabochon gemstones are so alluring...something about their smooth domed surface that reflects like glass. They almost look like a piece of candy! This chrysoprase gemstone has been cut as an...
Perky Peridot From Pakistan
$ 1,495.00
The vibrant green of this natural peridot gemstone conjures up lush grass fields spanning as far as the eye can see. This peridot was mined in Pakistan, and has not...
Vibrant Greenish-Yellow Chrysoberyl
$ 650.00
This fabulous chrysoberyl gemstone has been faceted into a trilliant shape, which gives the gemstone an explosion of light and shimmer. The intense saturation of color and lively appearance make...
Fancy Cut Amethyst by Chris Wolfsberg
$ 795.00
Are you looking for an unusual treasure? This fancy rectangular cushion cut amethyst by local lapidary artist Chris Wolfsberg is exquisite. The medium deep purple amethyst has been polished with...
Ethiopian Opal
$ 2,000.00
This special opal was mined in Ethiopia. The 4.79ct opal is a native cabochon cut, which means it was polished to retain as much color as possible, rather than perfecting...
Colorless Topaz With Peach Overtones
$ 1,075.00
This fabulous genuine topaz gemstone has been faceted by our award winning lapidary, or gem cutter. The gemstone has been faceted with a rectangular shape and a fancy cut pavilion...
These colored gemstones represent just a small sampling of our unique collection. Our family-owned jewelry store may reside in the little town of Swansea, MA, but we have played host to incredible treasures from all around the world.
Each gem is a miniature piece of art in itself that can be worn and enjoyed for a lifetime.
If you have a special request, we will be happy to find the perfect precious gem for you.
These gems are best viewed in person, enabling you to experience each gemstone's unique play of color, light, and sparkle.
Pierre and Nancy Plante
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