About Us

We are dealers specializing in world class independently graded American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) Burma ruby and sapphire, Burma spinel, Colombian emerald, collector gems and Gemological Institute of America (GIA) graded fancy colored diamonds. 

Robert Genis is the President of National Gemstone, which was founded in 1982 and has been on the net since 1995. Robert has over 40 years experience in the field. He is frequently quoted in the national press including the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Robert has written numerous articles on gem collecting/investing. He is also the editor of The Gemstone Forecaster newsletter and was the colored gemstone editor for the Rapaport Diamond Report from 1997-2007.

NGC has been recognized and recommended as a reputable dealer by PreciouStones Newsletter, The Gem Market Reporter, Wealth, Personal Finance Newsletter, The Retirement Letter and The Dow Jones-Irwin Guide to Fine Gems and Jewelry.

 

Why choose us?

NGC's Gems (2%)
Fine Jewelry Store Gems (18%)
Shopping Network Gems (80%)

 

What makes National Gemstone different from most jewelers and gem dealers is that we specialize in the top 2% of the world's gem production. Although that makes our job considerably more difficult when buying, it also makes it much more interesting! In order to put this in perspective, please view the pie charts above. Approximately 80% of all gems are low quality and usually sold on shopping networks and in retail jewelry store chains. Another 18% are found in fine jewelry stores. Only National Gemstone, a few gem dealers and a handful of jewelers search for and sell the top 2%. How do we prove this? We submit our gems to the world's foremost gemstone grading laboratories (American Gemological Laboratories and Gemological Institute of America) for independent verification of quality. If you want to collect world class gemstones or procure the highest quality gemstones for your jewelry, feel free to call National Gemstone at 1-800-458-6453 or email NGC, Attn: R. Genis

 

What We Provide

The Gemstone Forecaster Newsletter

To keep you apprised of current market trends and profit opportunities, National Gemstone publishes a comprehensive newsletter. It is published four times per year. It includes informative articles, price charts, technical and fundamental analysis, topical interviews with industry leaders and specific portfolio recommendations.

 

Overseas Representation

If you are searching for a major gem(s) that National Gemstone does not have in its inventory, or is not available in the US markets, National Gemstone will travel overseas to represent your interests. Contact us for more information.

 

Market Information

National Gemstone maintains constant communications with our clients to provide changing trend information, market updates and other pertinent data. Our international contacts monitor all important market centers which may affect your gemstone portfolio.

 

Portfolio Design

National Gemstone is qualified to assist you in the planning of your gemstone portfolio. NGC will assist you in placing the proper gem to meet the goals of your total portfolio.

 

Quality Control

National Gemstone is equipped with a state-of-the-art gemological laboratory. An experienced gemologist checks and rechecks each stone before it is shipped to ensure authenticity and quality control.

 

Payment, Delivery and Taxes

National Gemstone accepts cashiers' checks, money orders, personal checks, and bank wires in payment for gemstones. Delivery of your gems depends on the length of time it takes payment to clear normal banking channels. In order to speed the delivery process, we encourage the use of bank wires. Due to overseas mailing issues, international orders are best completed with bank wires.  We do not accept credit card, Paypal or fax orders.
All gemstones purchased in the United States from NGC will be sent to you, at our expense, via insured UPS or Federal Express. International orders are usually sent Federal Express International insured to you.  The clients of international orders could be responsible for the extra international shipping charges.  Please note all VAT taxes of your country are owed by you, not National Gemstone.  Conversely, please return gems via the same method.
If you purchase your gems from outside Arizona, no Arizona sales tax is assessed. However, if you are an Arizona resident, you must pay Arizona sales tax.

 

Guarantee

If, for any reason, you are not 100% satisfied with your gem purchase upon receipt, National Gemstone will allow seven days, from the day you receive the gem, in which you may contact National Gemstone offices for a complete refund. Simply call or e-mail NGC within the 7 days. You do not have to return the gem or grading reports within 7 days. Just let us know the status within 7 days.  As a general rule, if we UPS or Federal Express overnight to you, you should return the stone and grading report in the same manner. You pay for the return shipping back to National Gemstone. Upon receipt of the gem and grading report being returned to National Gemstone, we will return the funds in the exact manner. If you wired funds to National Gemstone, we will immediately wire back to you. If you sent a personal check, we will immediately return a company check. In the 40 years we have been in business, we have never had one complaint lodged against the company. We take our reputation seriously.  If an international client, we Federal Express International Delivery to you.   If you live in a country with a VAT tax, you are responsible for the VAT tax.

 

Disclaimer

The information provided here has been derived from research and sources believed to be reliable. However, no guarantee is expressed or implied as to their validity. Opinions included herein are subject to change without notice. Potential collectors should understand past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. This is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security, nor is it intended to be investment advice.

 

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Media awards, reviews and comments

R. Michael Terry,

R. Michael Terry,

CFP, Money Magazine Online

"National Gemstone. A sparkling page. Literally. While investing in gems is probably not advisable for the average investor, if you'd like to learn something about valuable gems and enjoy looking at pretty pictures on the net this is worth investing some time! Some very useful information about gems and investing in gems for fun and profit is available here, but more to my liking are the spectacular gifs of stones in the Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection."

Hazel L. Wheaton

Hazel L. Wheaton

"www.preciousgemstones.com A great site run by gemstone guru Robert Genis, president of National Gemstone (NG). Good information on grading and collecting, links to digital images from the Smithsonian's collection of stones, and an archive of the Gemstone Forecaster Newsletter, which Genis publishes."

Gemkey Favorites

Gemkey Favorites

"Robert Genis is president of National Gemstone and is an industry veteran of 30 years. The depth and breadth of his involvement in the industry shows in his website with its 13 sections. The most obvious barometer of Genis' trade knowledge is in the quarterly produced The Gemstone Forecaster, a general news and market report produced in hard copy and HTML versions. National Gemstone has a no frills website that is crammed with useful information no matter where you are in the gem trading or gemological pecking order."

Gemkey

Gemkey

1999 Winner Gemkey Website Awards

"Robert Genis' site is one of the top-ranking information resources for colored stones. The site features set reference sections and provides quarterly mining and marketing reports in the online "Gemstone Forecaster Newsletter". Highlight: A unique feature is the "Digital Photography Email Service" - submit a request for the gem image you'd like and a JPEG will be sent to your email account."

Stacey King

Stacey King

Professional Jeweler

"Robert Genis, president of National Gemstone, writes a quarterly Web newsletter called The Gemstone Forecaster, which includes market updates on producing countries, information on new finds, news for collectors and reports from gem shows. National Gemstone specializes in top-quality colored gemstones and offers some for sale on-line. The site pictures several special stones with detailed descriptions of their cuts and the way they reflect light; the company will also send digital images of gemstones by request to interested buyers."

Your Personal Net

Your Personal Net

"This page could serve as a useful introduction for those getting their feet wet in the world of fine diamonds, precious stones, and collector gemstones. You'll get a wealth of education about diamonds and gems from the President of National Gemstone, Robert Genis, whose 25 years of experience in the field is quite obvious. Aside from the four Cs, learn how to read a GIA certificate and why some jewelry stores charge 100-160% over wholesale price for diamonds. His quarterly newsletter, The Gemstone Forecaster, goes into great detail reporting on the different gemstones (diamond, emerald, ruby, and more) and why their prices are either up or down. To get a taste for these rocks, view photos of great gems from the Smithsonian Institute collection."

Cheryl Kremkow

Cheryl Kremkow

Director of International Colored Gemstone Association Gembureau, National Jeweler Magazine

"National Gemstone's Home Page is a top pick...offers gem investment forecasts."

Netguide's Best of the Web

Netguide's Best of the Web

"Opal, alexandrite, tourmaline, sapphire, and almost every other gemstone on earth has an entry at the National Gemstone Web Page. A brochure lists prices, helps collectors understand grading reports, and shares tips on how to recognize rare and precious stones. Amateurs should read the How To Collect Gems for Fun and Profit. We would like to see more photos of the stones themselves, but the link to the fabulous riches housed at the Smithsonian makes up for a lot."

Excite Web Guide

Excite Web Guide

"Based in Tucson, AZ, this company is certified as expert in gemstone-related matters. They offer a price list, brochure, newsletters, info on how to collect for profit, a 20-year selected gem performance chart, photos from the Smithsonian gem and mineral collection, and an 800 number for inquiries. You can also get on an e-mail list."

Jayde Gold Diamond Award

Jayde Gold Diamond Award

"National Gemstone was one of the first gem dealers on the net. National Gemstone's Web Page is a fascinating information resource. It contains 'The Gemstone Forecaster' newsletters and numerous articles covering every facet of precious gemstones and diamonds. If you have an interest in collecting or investing in fine gemstones, start here."

Lycos Internet Directory

Lycos Internet Directory

"The National Gemstone Home Page targets new and veteran gem collectors and dealers with online information sources, price indexes and forecast newsletters. This site also offers dazzling photographs from the Smithsonian's gem and mineral collection."