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SIMPLE, PERSONAL, COMPETITIVELY PRICED AND LIGHTNING FAST

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CR Gems is British/American-owned and operated, NAJ member, GIA certified and ICA-accredited ethical dealer. We’re the only gemstone wholesalers with huge immediate stock availability in each of our UK & USA showrooms. In the UK we are in London's Hatton Garden and Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

In the USA, we are in New York City's Diamond District on 47th Street. Buying gems shouldn’t be a painful process – It should be as relaxing and refined as the stones themselves.

SIMPLE, PERSONAL, COMPETITIVELY PRICED AND LIGHTNING FAST

CONTACT US
Tablet

CR Gems is British/American-owned and operated, NAJ member, GIA certified and ICA-accredited ethical dealer. We’re the only gemstone wholesalers with huge immediate stock availability in each of our UK & USA showrooms. In the UK we are in London's Hatton Garden and Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

In the USA, we are in New York City's Diamond District on 47th Street. Buying gems shouldn’t be a painful process – It should be as relaxing and refined as the stones themselves.

OUR BENEFITS

Instant stock availability in real time 24/7

Full memo/approval service available immediately & directly

Transparent prices, videos and pictures of stones

Zero commission or middlemen as we are the sole owner of our stock & platform

We maintain a 100% local inventory with next day delivery or same day collection

Branding-free 360° spin gem videos for you to share with customers

Simple use for mobiles and desktops

Instant stock availability in real time 24/7

Full memo/approval service available immediately & directly

Transparent prices, videos and pictures of stones

Zero commission or middlemen as we are the sole owner of our stock & platform

We maintain a 100% local inventory with next day delivery or same day collection

Branding-free 360° spin gem videos for you to share with customers

Simple use for mobiles and desktops

TESTIMONIALS

Since finding CR Gems, we have been more than happy with the level of service they provide. The website is easy to use, and all the details that are needed, are available. The videos and photos have been a staple tool for us when showing customers. They have a vast collection, and a vast knowledge of the stones. The communication from all the team is also always a pleasure to deal with. We wouldn’t look elsewhere!

Lydia - Diamond Centre Wales

I have been using CR Gems for many years now and the quality and service never disappoints.

You will always be able to find the stones you want for the budget required ranging from the highest quality, to mid range and lower price. This is vital when you are making for clients with huge range in budget.

Once you have access to the website its a very easy system to order stones and exceptionally prompt delivery.

Friendly and helpful staff with an excellent all round service.

Fenella Baskerville (Director) DGA, FGA - Bespoke by Baskerville

The most organised, streamlined, helpful and well stocked precious gem stone supplier in the UK. From Amethyst to Zircon - CR have you covered. Highly recommended!

Dan Roe - Timothy Roe Fine Jewellery

We love using CR-Gems website because it allows us to find stones quickly and easily. The site's functionality is highly efficient, rapidly giving all the essential information we need. We can locate the stones we need for commissions so easily using the site, and the quality of the stones we have purchased have all been of exceptional quality.

Trevor Forrester

A really helpful and supportive team coupled with a very comprehensive website makes the stone sourcing process so easy and efficient. I am able to narrow down my search very quickly through the brilliant videos of the stones and my orders are always processed so quickly I will have the stones in hand the next day.

Lily Kamper

Vast stock of precious and semi-precious stones, backed up with an excellent website and excellent customer service. Could not be easier.

Robert Horn

We always receive excellent service from all the team. The website is excellent - we love being able to view all the beautiful stones!

Amanda - Jewellery Studio

We have been using CR Gems since we started our business and they are our number one go to supplier for precious gemstones. We love how easy it is to find what we are looking for on their website; their filters as well as the high quality videos we can share with our customers. Their efficient customer service is also five star, very helpful every time we call in person, online or on the phone. They have fantastic communication line and are always ready to help. The quality of the stones are also second to none. CR Gems makes it easy for us to source gemstones and we can’t imagine trading without their help.

Gavin Marsh - The Diamond Setter

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COLOUR INTENSITY SCALE


Faint

Only the faintest trace of colour, often appearing pastel or near-colourless, with a soft and delicate look.

Pale

Soft, pastel hues with low saturation and tone; colours appear delicate and almost washed out.

Light

Noticeable but gentle colour, brighter than pale, yet still soft and airy in appearance.

Medium Light

Clear and lively colour that is stronger than light but not yet intense; retains brightness and openness.

Medium Intense

Displays balanced saturation with rich colour tones that remain bright and lively without appearing dark.

Vivid

Maximum saturation without heaviness; colours appear bright, pure, and strikingly intense.

Deep

Strong and dark in tone, producing rich, dramatic hues though with reduced brightness.

Dark

Very strong tone where colour appears heavy or inky, vibrancy is reduced and brilliance often masked.

Note: Industry trade names such as “pigeon blood” ruby or “cornflower blue” sapphire fall within these categories, but are not shown separately here. A stone-specific guide to help place these follows below.

Colour intensity scale
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LUSTRE/BRILLIANCE SCALE


Top

Exceptional shine and bright reflections, showing strong light return and a crisp sparkle.

Medium

Noticeable brightness but with softer reflections and a more subtle overall glow.

Low

Soft and muted appearance, often near-opaque looking with minimal internal light.


Lustre scale
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CLARITY SCALE


Eye Clean

No visible inclusions to the naked eye.

Visible Inclusions

Minor inclusions can be seen without magnification but don’t significantly affect beauty.

Included

Obvious inclusions visible to the eye, often affecting brilliance.


Clarity scale
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CUT QUALITY SCALE


Excellent

Precise and symmetrical with well-defined facets and a clean, polished finish.

Good

Generally well-cut with fair symmetry and proportions, may show soft facet definition.

Poor

Irregular or uneven cut with softened edges or visible imperfections.


Cut scale
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DEALER OFFERS - HOW IT WORKS


Our Dealer Offers section features a curated selection of our most recent stock, available exclusively for clients looking to purchase multiple stones at a discounted rate.

This section is designed to mirror the traditional experience of buying stones “on the table”, where stronger pricing is offered in return for quicker decision-making and commitment.

How it works:

To qualify for the 15.0% Dealer Offer discount:

Please note:
As this is a discounted pricing structure, invoices are expected to be settled promptly once a purchase decision is made.

This offers a flexible way to review stones risk-free, while benefiting from significantly improved pricing when purchasing in volume.