THE GALLERY GEMS MANUFACTURING PROCESS
We don’t outsource excellence. We manufacture it.
We’re not here to play middleman.
We design, source, cut, cast, and set every single piece under our own authority — across our own labs, facilities, and expert global teams.
Here’s how fine jewelry is actually made — Gallery Gems AF style:
1. DIRECT SOURCING — NATURAL & LAB
We go straight to the source.
From the mines of Colombia, Sri Lanka, and Zambia to high-tech lab environments we help operate — we hand-select our own stones. No bulk dealers. No mystery parcels. No shady “supplier specials.”
Whether it’s a 7ct emerald or a flawless lab-grown diamond, we source with full transparency and full control — because the only way to trust a gem is to own the process.
2. IN-HOUSE GEMOLOGY — NOT A GUESS, A GUARANTEE
Our global team of GIA Graduate Gemologists inspects every gemstone before it’s cleared for use.
We verify:
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Natural vs. synthetic identity
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Treatment disclosure (heat, fill, etc.)
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Origin analysis
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Structural integrity (cleavage planes, risk points)
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Cut precision and optical performance
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Color grading, clarity, and value alignment
This step exists to protect you — not the supplier.
If it doesn’t meet our standards?
It doesn’t get set. Period.
3. PRECISION CUTTING & TREATMENT
We cut rough stones under the guidance of our gemology and design teams.
We don’t use off-the-shelf stones. Every facet is cut for performance and longevity — not just visual impact.
And if a stone is treated (heat, diffusion, fissure-fill), we do it through trusted labs or facilities that answer directly to us.
4. CUSTOM CAD DESIGN & HAND RENDERING
Every setting starts with CAD — tailored to your exact gemstone layout, finger size, and proportions.
Can’t capture your idea digitally?
We go old school: pencil, paper, wax sculpting — whatever it takes to bring your vision to life.
No templates. No “that’s close enough.”
We make the piece that was meant for you.
5. CASTING IN SOLID METAL
Your setting is cast from scratch in real metal:
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Solid 925 sterling silver
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Solid 10K, 14K, or 18K gold
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Solid platinum
No fill, no plating-as-core, no recycled stock.
We cast for strength, balance, and longevity — not margin fluff.
6. HAND SETTING UNDER MAGNIFICATION
Stones are set by skilled bench jewelers, one by one.
No glue. No prong-press machines.
Each setting is checked under magnification for angle, symmetry, depth, and tension.
Your gem deserves to be centered, secure, and flawless — not tilted and loose like factory junk.
7. POLISHING & FINISHING
After setting, every piece is:
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Polished by hand
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Cleaned ultrasonically
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Rhodium or gold-plated if requested
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Inspected for finish, feel, and shine
We don’t send out “good enough.”
We send out “hell yes.”
8. FINAL QUALITY CONTROL
The last stop is a ruthless inspection process led by both jewelers and gemologists:
We verify:
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Stone security
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Prong work
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Polish
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Symmetry
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Overall balance
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Metal content and gemstone specs
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Craftsmanship from top to bottom
If we wouldn’t wear it ourselves, we’re not sending it out.
9. PACKAGING & DELIVERY
We ship globally, fully insured, and always packaged with care.
Free shipping. Fast delivery. No shady handling.
What you see is what arrives — and it arrives ready to impress.
THE DIFFERENCE
We don’t rely on manufacturers.
We are the manufacturer.
We don’t take someone else’s word for it.
We verify everything ourselves.
We’re not fast fashion.
We’re not bulk sparkle.
We’re the ones who make the impossible wearable — one piece at a time.