Howdy! I am an avid rockhound and collector. I aim to curate a collection of crystals at an affordable price point without sacrificing quality and uniqueness.

Genuine Gem Co started in 2022 with a few mineral specimens and tumbled rose quartz that I mined in the Southeastern United States. It started as a passion project and has turned into a small business that enables me to support myself while finishing my PhD. It quickly expanded to offer customers a greater variety of ethically sourced products, including polished crystals, crystal specimens, fossils, and jewelry.

About Our Products

Crystal, Minerals, and Fossils
I source crystal specimens from all over the world, direct from the mines, with the goal of supporting the local economy of where the stones originate. The pieces that I offer from my digs originate from Colorado, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Kansas.

Jewelry
I offer a variety of handmade jewelry, including beaded crystal bracelets, solid sterling silver adjustable rings, earrings, necklaces, and more. I test out all of my materials before assembling them into jewelry to ensure high quality and tarnish resistance. All gold-colored materials are gold-plated or gold filled, hypoallergenic, and tarnish resistant.

POLICIES
LISTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL PIECES
This listing is for a single piece. Photos are taken of the actual piece you will receive. Please note that photographs are meant to capture the overall appearance of the crystal, as it would be held or displayed. We cannot produce a photo of every angle of the piece, but do strive to give the best overall impression possible for an online shopper.

LISTINGS WITHOUT SPECIFIC OPTIONS
Our crystals are 100% natural and each piece is unique. This means that there may be natural variations in color, size, and shape on listings where specific options are not given. Likewise, the dimensions listed for each crystal are approximate. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations in size are possible due to the natural and unique nature of each crystal. If you need to ensure specific measurements for jewelry making or other purposes, please reach out, or opt for a listing with specific “options”.

LISTINGS FOR SPECIFIC OPTIONS.
With this specific listing and others like it, individual crystals have been photographed and provided as options (A, B, C, 1, 2, 3, A1, A2, ect). In the dropdown bar, you can choose the specific option you want that corresponds with the piece. Please note that photographs are meant to capture the overall appearance of the crystal, as it would be held or displayed. We cannot produce a photo of every angle of the piece, but do strive to give the best overall impression possible for an online shopper.

GENERAL
We strive to provide the highest possible quality of crystal and mineral specimens and carvings. Crystals are a highly valuable collectible, given the extensive effort taken to locate, mine, clean, list, photograph, and ship them. As a seller, I strive to provide the lowest possible price points so that these crystals are available to every collector.

We make every effort to accurately display the colors of our products as they appear in natural and artificial lighting. However, as computer monitors, tablets, and mobile devices vary, we cannot guarantee that your monitor’s display of a color will be completely accurate. In addition, the actual color can be difficult to capture with a camera.

While we endeavor to accurately represent each product through photography, some details such as small cracks may not be fully visible in the photographs. Please note that any mechanical damages have been addressed through a decreased price. Natural cracks and imperfections do occur, though, and make each piece beautiful and unique!
Please pay close attention to dimensions provided in the listing. Dimensions are typically given in centimeters, which is more universal and precise than inches. Dimensions reflect the size of the crystal from edge to edge.

Your satisfaction is important to us. If you have any concerns or questions about a specific product, please contact us before making a purchase.

Returns are generally not accepted due to the cost incurred by the small business owner. However, if your piece is damaged in transit, if you receive the wrong piece, or any other complication arises, rest assured that you will be refunded appropriately.