Gemstones
Live in ColorWe are proud to offer one of the widest selections of fine gemstones on the West Coast. Every gemstone is hand-selected for quality and attention to detail to guarantee superior brilliance. We evaluate thousands of gemstones to select only the most exceptional ones for our clients. By the time it comes into our showroom, each gemstone has undergone a rigorous pre-selection process for excellence. Our GIA-trained staff is always up to the challenge of finding the perfect gem for just you.
Gemstone Engagement Rings
A True “Gem”
FWC Jewelers is a destination store for alternative engagement rings featuring natural colored gemstones, like Sapphire Engagement Rings. We have a wide variety of gemstone engagement rings in stock, but we also have a large inventory of fine and exotic unmounted gemstones for clients to choose from. Selecting a colored gemstone for an engagement ring should be a fun and creative process, and we look forward to being part of this important moment and introduce you to our broad selection.
Custom Design Process
Throughout the custom design process, we work together to create a ring that completely aligns with your vision or find a pre-made mounting that highlights the gem’s brilliance. We take the time to understand the wearer’s lifestyle, allowing us to select gem types and mounting styles that are long-lasting. From the timeless charm of Sapphires and Rubies to the incredible hues of Spinel, Emerald, Morganite, and more, our selection contains a wide range of durable gemstones that will fulfill your hunt for the perfect piece.
Gemstone Types
Tourmaline
Largely overlooked by the public, Tourmaline stands as a gemologist's treasure trove for its remarkable diversity and vibrant hues. From fiery reds to deep blues, lush greens to inky blacks, and everything in between, it dazzles with its kaleidoscopic spectrum of colors.
Sapphires
Sapphires are our top-selling colored gemstones for two main reasons: first, their amazing variety includes every color of the rainbow; and second, they are just as durable as Diamonds, so they can easily sustain everyday wear.
Opals
Opals have fascinated gem enthusiasts for centuries. They adorned ancient Mayan and Middle Eastern jewelry, dating back thousands of years, and became highly prized gems in central Europe during the Middle Ages.
Garnets
The Garnet family is often overlooked in the gem world. Historically, red garnets were popular as the January birthstone, but other varieties were overlooked. However, Garnets are ideal gemstones for jewelry due to their versatility and beauty.
Emerald, Aquamarine, Morganite
Emerald, Aquamarine, and Morganite are the best-known Beryls, but the group includes rarer varieties as well. Beryl are prized for their wide range of colors, brilliance, and hardness rating of 7.5-8, making them excellent choices for jewelry.
Alexandrite & Chrysoberyl
The Chrysoberyl gemstone family is often overlooked in the jewelry market, despite its beauty and significance. While some may be familiar with renowned members like Alexandrite and cat's eye, this group contains many more magnificent gems.
FWCJ Selection & Documentation Details
Our Gemstone Offerings
We specialize in natural gemstones sourced from lapidaries, miners, and collectors worldwide, ensuring a diverse selection of varieties, sizes, and qualities to suit various budgets. Every gemstone we offer is ethically sourced, and we trace its provenance and origin. While we primarily offer natural gemstones, we also provide synthetic-colored gems upon special request, always transparently labeled. Our inventory includes lab-grown Diamonds, moissanite, and a wide range of natural Diamonds, each carefully selected for its unique beauty and allure.
Gemstone Documentation and Verification
Gemstone Portfolio
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Estate Emerald & Diamond Omega Back Earrings- Etruscan Yellow Gold
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Deep Green Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
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Freeform Yellow Gold Emerald Pendant
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Vintage British Emerald & Diamond Ring
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Untreated Mint Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
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Estate Diamond Emerald Dragonfly Brooch
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Featured Gemstone Resources
December Birthstones: Tanzanite Zircon Turquoise
According to the American Gem Society, there are three birthstones that represent the month of December. These birthstones get their origin from different times and places- in India and Iran, Turquoise has been treasured since antiquity and became associated with the Sagittarius astrological sign; in southeast Asia, Zircon has powerful…
Gemstone Inclusions & Colored Stone Clarity Grading
This natural type 3 emerald is untreated, and would be graded as moderately included.Gemstone Inclusions: What Are They? Inclusions are features present that disrupt the normal crystal structure of a gemstone. They can also be called flaws or imperfections, but these are misnomers as some inclusions can be of benefit…
Sapphire: The September Birthstone
Sapphire is the birthstone for September. Along with Rubies, Sapphires were the gem of choice in engagement and betrothal rings prior to the 1900s. Today, they are our best selling gemstone and are commonly associated with royalty. We make fabulous sapphire pieces: some are encrusted with diamonds for a dressier
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Tourmaline Stone • Tourmaline Properties • Tourmaline Jewelry
Tourmaline Stone • Tourmaline Properties • Tourmaline Jewelry A tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone that comes in more colors and color combination than any other gemstone. Due to the wide range of colors, tourmalines are often mistaken for many other gemstones. It is said that tourmalines have healing properties and contains
What Are Sapphires • Sapphire Gemstones • Sapphire Colors
What Are Sapphires • Sapphire Gemstones • Sapphire Colors What are sapphires: Sapphires are a colored gemstone family for two key reasons: 1) they come in every color of the rainbow and 2) sapphires are hard and tough enough to be worn on a daily basis – second only to
Moissanite Jewelery • Engagement Rings and Gemstones
We are proud to be a preferred retailer of created Moissanite from Charles and Colvard. We think it is the best diamond substitute available so read below to learn more! Moissanite Jewelry • Engagement Rings and Gemstones Moissanite is a beautiful gemstone. It’s nearly as hard as diamond and will
Opal Stones • Black Opals • Fire Opals
Opal Stones • Black Opals • Fire Opals Opals have captured the fascination of gem lovers since antiquity. The oldest known items featuring opals were found in ancient Mayan and Middle Eastern jewelry thousands of years old. In the middle ages opals found in central Europe became one of the
Red Garnets • Garnet Rings • Garnet Meaning
Red Garnets • Garnet Rings • Garnet Meaning The garnet family of gemstones is one of the most underrated in the gem world. For the last century jewelers stocked red garnets heavily as the January birthstone, and then forgot about them for the rest of the year. This was a
Emerald Stones • Aquamarine Gemstone • Morganite
Emerald Stones • Aquamarine Gemstone • Morganite The Emerald is a derivative of the Beryl Mineral Family of Gemstones. Along with Aquamarine and Morganite they are classed as “precious stones. The above photo, courtesy of the Gemological Institute of America, shows the range that natural Beryls occur in. Emerald, Aquamarine,