The Gem Syndicate would like to create the exact bespoke piece of jewelry for you. The process of designing your dream piece of jewelry is exciting and allows you to...
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Pavé Setting Styles
The Gem Syndicate would like to create the exact bespoke piece of jewelry for you. The process of designing your dream piece of jewelry is exciting and allows you to be in control of selecting the design elements that you love. We pride ourselves in using the finest metals, top of the line “setting” styles along with top notch finishing. Our jewelry designs have evolved from our passion for meaning behind the gift of jewelry. We have put together this guide to help give you a visual aid in some of the little design elements that you will have to select from. Please feel free to ask about any additional elements if you do not see them listed here. French Pavé: French Pavé is a lovely and bright “hand cut” pavé style. The metal is “engraved” with a sharp tool called a graver and it cuts a diamond-cut bright “V” edge...
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Education
Yes! These are carved tourmaline fishies
When you think about tourmaline, hand carved fishies are the furthest thing from your mind. These lovelies were hand crafted in Idar Oberstein, Germany. …
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Gemstones
Finished Jewelry and Custom! We do it for you with our gemstones!
There is nothing that we love more than a big, juicy pink tourmaline set into rich 18k yellow gold, then add some diamonds for the perfect POP! …
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Gemstones
And our journey continues…
As the world markets shift, sometimes, at such a rate, we’re a little dazed, each industry must be ever evolving. In our industry, with over 30 combined years of wholesale and retail experience, we decided to shift our focus from the brick and mortar store to the e-commerce side of business. Trailblazing a path …
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Sapphire
Education and Tid-Bits: Sapphire
At the Gem Syndicate, we strive to capture the truest representation of the gemstone’s natural coloring and characteristics. We have professional lighting, a special light diffusing photography box and a digital camera along with an awesome macro lens…
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