Testimonials

Andrew,
Thank you!  I received the tourmaline and will enjoy it.  It's a beautiful color of magenta, and I think your price for it was very reasonable.
Debbie F., Bethesda, MD

Andrew,
I received the stones today and my husband couldn't wait to take them into our jeweler to have them set. 
The stones were beautiful and everything I hoped for.  The color is a perfect match for the pendant I already own. My earrings will be done next week and I'll send you a picture of them then.
Thanks again,
Becky G.

Hi Laura,
I got the amethyst.  It is exquisite!  Everything I had hoped for.  Thank you so much.
Tom T., Maynard, MA

ANDY, THANKS SO MUCH FOR DOING SUCH A LOVELY JOB WITH THE RING. I LOVE IT!!  MY COMPUTER DIED AND THAT IS WHY I HAVE NOT WRITTEN BEFORE. 
Kay P., New Zealand

Hi Andrew,
The tourmaline arrived Monday, It is beautiful!!!  Nice color variation, clean & nicely cut.  Thank you!  Will definitely shop your website again & recommend it to my gemhound friends.
Best Regards,
Barbara M.

When my Susan got the little aqua I had re-set she was over the top and so were her co-workers  she had me send it to her at work  !!! ???  Anyway, because of all the high polished  white gold surrounding the stone and the pave diamonds the stone looked even lighter when set.   ! ! !  Well that is what she wanted.  She said it is the first time she has ever liked her birthstone. Thanks for meeting my needs. 
 Til the next time, again thanks
 C. Bjornstrom 

Hi.  I just wanted to share the after photos of my aquamarine ring - I am in love - Hunt Country Jewelers in Hillsboro, VA did the design and they were fantastic.  I have been spoiled - between the amazing aquamarine I purchased from you guys to the fantastic work that Ed did on my ring - I'll never buy store jewelry again.
Thanks so much!
Jessyca H., Hillsboro, Virginia

Hi Laura,
I received the stone yesterday. It looks great. Thank You! I am a happy customer....
I will send a picture of the finished product
Sharilyn F., St. Louis, MO

Dear Laura and Andrew,
I just wanted to thank you again for the gorgeous pink spinel #204, I purchased a few months ago. Here is the finally ring design – sorry it’s not a “professional photo”. 
Warmest Regards,
Laura K.

Hi Andrew: I hope all is well with you and Laura and I hope I'll see you at the Tucson show again this year. That gorgeous 10.5 mm Pakistani peridot you cut, it is now in a beautiful ring from Julia Kay Taylor Jewelry. Click, the link below, it will take you to her rings gallery, the scroll down to the last ring---that is your beautiful peridot I'm so happy with it! You cut a great portuguese cut, Andrew. Wonder what I'll be buying from you this year?!!?!
 Best to you/Laura
---Christina G.

Good morning Andrew,
Thank you so much for following up with USPS for me.  The gemstones arrived this morning and they are exquisite!
Best regards,
Carl B.

Ruby Shipped
Hi Laura,
I just received it and I am very happy with it. The color is beautiful - very soft and the cut ( i guess it's called portuguese cut) is quite something. thank you very much
Vladan Y., Marina Del Rey, CA

Laura: 
I picked up the package today. The sapphires are great! I'm keeping them.
Please send me the Certificate of Authenticity.
Thanks!
Maria S., Arlington, VA

Just a note to say you have the most beautiful stones and a great web site
Regards,
Bill C., Horsham, PA

Dear Laura,
The amethyst just got here and it’s PERFECT! Thank you so much,
Barbara E., New York, NY

Laura:
As usual the stones look great!  I’m keeping all of them.  Please send me the Certificates of Authenticity.
Thank you.
Maria

Hi Laura and Andrew,
We received the gemstones today as they had taken a while to get through customs. I'd just like to say thank you for all your help and excellent customer service. The gem stones are exactly as described but we couldn't imagine how fantastic they were until we saw them ourselves. Our compliments to Andrew- the cut is outstanding and really shows them at their best.
I'm sure you'll hear from us again (just need to save up!).
Cheers,
Pete & Udeka, England

Hi Laura,
The gemstones have now arrived and they are lovely! Thanks very much,
Carl, Canada

Hello Andrew
My fiance loves the sapphire we purchased from you last week. I am growing to admire it more and more as well. Thank you so much for your helpful service! It was such a pleasure and made our engagement shopping memorable and we still talk of it fondly. I am thinking of getting her matching sapphires for earrings to go with her engagement ring. Do you have any that would go well with this gem? I can come into the store this thurs or fri Thanks again and hope to see you soon!
Joseph O.

Laura, the stone is beautiful ... great color and a very good cut.  Everyone seems impressed that a Mozambique cuprian stone could rival a Brazilian Paraiba. Thanks again,
Peter

Hi Laura,
It arrived this afternoon. The sapphire is perfect for the ring I'm making! Thank you so much! I had searched and searched for a stone that was mined and cut in the states. I'm so glad I found you guys!
Thanks again!
Eli R., Portland, OR

Gems are here.  Both spectacular!  Thanks, will come to you and Andrew
again when I need something really nice. 
Steve C., Montgomery, AL

Stones look great. Thanks.
Ted A., Lakewood, CO

Hello Laura,
Thank you! It arrived last night and is gorgeous. I really like the color, and the cutting is great.
Thanks!
Shiri S., Brooklyn, NY

Good morning Andrew, 
I have finally gotten around to taking a photo of the ring I had made with the amethyst stone we bought from you a year ago.  Thought you’d like to see the final result.
Regards,
Chuck N.

Hi Laura,  
It arrived today and I LOVE it.  It's a little darker than I imagined, but I don't care because it is so pretty and sparkly and I love how it darkens and lightens in different lighting conditions!  The cut is amazing.  I'm just so pleased and can't wait to have it set in my engagement ring.
Best regards,
Stephanie B., Leeds, UK

Hello Laura,
I'm just e-mailing you to let you know that I have received the sapphires and they are BEAUTIFUL!
If I may ask, do you know who cut them? The cut is wounderful! Thanks again,
Raquel M., Bowie, MD

Laura,
I picked up the stone from the post office yesterday morning and it's just beautiful.  Love the cut, color, size, everything, and it was definitely well represented by the picture.  It will make a lovely ring. Thanks for your help.  Hopefully I can find an excuse to buy from you in the future. :)
Thanks again, 
Sarah L., Mt. Juliet, TN

Hi Laura and Andrew,
It took forever at the Belgium customs, but the spinel arrived yesterday: it is very pretty! Thank you.
Kind regards,
Ingrid V.

Hi Laura,
Just wanted to let you know that I've received my stone and I am very satisfied with it!  It's more beautiful in person for sure.
I had it appraised independently and I was thrilled to find that it lives up to all of your representations. 
You have definitely earned my trust and I will look to your company first for loose gemstones in the future.  Do you do custom cut orders? Thanks for all of your help.
Alex O., Bryn Mawr, PA

"In my first purchase from Gemfix, I was very impressed with the quality of my Emerald purchase and expeditious shipment. A subsequent independent appraisal resulted in a very high grading. In summary, I fully believe Gemfix is a first rate, very reputable dealer in fine gemstones. I give Gemfix my highest recommendation!" 
---Steve B., Minneapolis, MN

"Add me to your list of satisfied customers. I was apprehensive about ordering something like a gemstone over the internet. I called your business with questions and found you to be very open and understanding about my concerns. Then the stone arrived. Beautiful! And every bit as lovely and rich in color as the picture suggested. I was delighted and pleasantly surprised. I'll be telling my friends about you (and I'll be coming back!).
Thanks,
---L. Stone, Evansville, IN"

"Dear Andrew, I have about 20 pieces of tourmaline rough. Over the past ten years I have dealt with other cutters and have always wished that I had sent the lots to you. I am always impressed with the yield
and quality of your work and I am happy that you are willing to work your magic on this tourmaline.
Thanks,
William L., Pennsburg, PA 

"I recently purchased a couple of gemstones from you and didn't want to wait until I returned from my business trip to let you know I received them. I ordered using email and you shipped the gemstones to me in New Jersey. I just wanted to let you know that I received the aquamarine and the pair of matched 8mm citrines. The stones are beautiful and I am extremely happy with your products. My jeweler has also attested that the stones are really nice and she especially likes the aquamarine. I will definitely be back for additional stones in the future.
Thank you,"
---Dottie G., New Jersey

"I know Andrew's Gemfix since I moved from Germany to Amerika in 1994 as a reliable stone cutting facility. Back in Idar-Oberstein I am used to have easy access to top of the line gemcutters, so I was more than pleased to find a precision lapidarist in Southern California. Since I am working with German cut gemstones I could not afford lower quality stones in my gemstone line. With Gemfix I was never disappointed."
---Volker D., Portland, OR

"Fantastic custom cutter."
---Harold Stevens Jewelers Inc. San Diego, CA

"They arrived yesterday. They are beautiful. Thank you so much. I hope to do more business with ya'll in the future. Thanks"
---Stanley, Birmingham, AL,

"Dear Andrew & Laura,
Thank you so much for fixing my ring. It's beautiful! Andrew, you did the most amazing job replicating the cut of the uniquely faceted stone. It took me a long time to find someone who had the skills and the talent to do the task at hand. I found several people that said they could do what I wanted, but wanted to charge me more than I paid for the ring. (One jeweler said the ring would have to be recast.) Gemfix was able to do the job in a timely, professional manner, with excellent communication. Letting me know all the options, prices and details regarding the job. Best of all, the price was not to be beat.
I had some hesitation about sending my ring to someone I didn't know, but Laura you are such a warm and friendly person, I knew instantly that I had found the perfect people to help me. Thank you again for fixing my ring. I have not worn it in over a year. Now I wear it all the time. Best wishes in your new location.
Aloha, Rodney"
---Rodney Garcia, Honolulu, HI

"We have been doing business with Gemfix for years and always feel fairly treated and well taken care of. We consider them our best source for colored gems and cutting."
---Charles & Co. , Encinitas, CA

"Gemfix has always been the best source for quality service and quality gems."
---Arthur Master Goldsmith, La Jolla, CA

"We generally carry 40 wholesale repair accounts and also offer walk-in service. Andrew and the folks at Gemfix have always filled our various needs including those 'gotta have it now' situations. We greatly appreciate their services and consideration in helping with the tough jobs we bring them."
---Artistry In Gold Jewelry Services, Poway, CA

"Jewels By Tashne has been doing business with Andrew at Gemfix for a number of years. Andrew has proven himself to be a good businessman, his service is very dependable and his work is excellent."
---Jewels By Tashne, Del Mar, CA 

"I have known and done business with Andrew (at Gemfix) since 1994 and I highly recommend his services. He is an excellent gemcutter and gives prompt and very professional service. His abilities are beyond Exceptional!"
---Severiano R. Castro, Graduate Gemologist, C.D.G., Flagstaff, AZ

"I have worked with Gemfix since 1992.They provide excellent quality cutting and material. They have standard items as well as interesting specimens.
Gemfix is on time and profesional, all the qualities one needs in a cutter. I highly recommend Gemfix!"
---MiMa, Fine Jewelry, New York, NY

"Gemfix has been doing excellent gems cutting for the Afghanistan Connection Events for over six years." 
---Gary W. Bowersox, President, GeoVision, Inc., Honolulu, HI 

I received the zircon (and matched pair I sent to you), today. The stone is lovely. I am very pleased
and wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your help in finding the perfect stone.
Again, many thanks, the stone is perfect with the pair!
---Dianne R. S.

I absolutely love the Demantoid Garnet and intend on keeping it. Hence, it can be marked "SOLD" on the website. I expect to purchase more stones from you all in the near future.Thanks,
---Cindy A.

Andrew went out of his way to provide me with the color, cut and size Aquamarine stone I needed.  He called me to confirm not just the facts of what I wanted, but the feelings I had regarding color and cut, and why.  And this was a very small purchase.  But he treated me as if I  were ordering a huge stone for royalty.  The next time I am ready to order a gemstone, I will rely on Andrew to advise me.  Thanks again
---Carolyn B, Oregon

I received the stones today and my husband couldn't wait to take them into our jeweler to have them set. 
The stones were beautiful and everything I hoped for.  The color is a perfect match for the pendant I already own. My earrings will be done next week and I'll send you a picture of them then. Thanks again,
---Becky G.

Thank you!  I received the tourmaline and will enjoy it.  It's a beautifulcolor of magenta,
and I think your price for it was very reasonable.
---Debbie

Received my garnet today. Beautiful!!! A special thank you for the documenation you send with your gemstones. The cut is beautiful with excellent quality! Again Thank You!
---Virginia S.

Just a note to let you know I received the Tanzanite today.  It is lovely.
It has a nice mix of blue and violet and the cut is very precise. Best regards,
---Barbara S.

Hi Andrew, I rec'd my order of the loose aquamarine cushion gem.  Wow!  The photo just doesn't project the sparkling brilliance and sky blue color, features that will insure a winning centerpiece as a 36th wedding anniversary present to my wife.  I will see the jewelry manufacturer tomorrow to look for the right 18K gold setting.  I have 16 calibrated diamonds for him to use if he wants to surround the stone. My wife saw the gemstone and was excited at the prospect of it in a ring.  She has lots of jewelry but none have an aquamarine. I will be back for sure.
---Steve C., Honolulu, HI

Hi Andrew,
I received my parcel today and I am totally in love with the pink spinel. The cutting and the fire that comes out of that stone is astounding and it looks almost like a pink diamond. I can wait to have it set so that I can wear it. The strawberry pink Spinel is gorgeous too, but not quite the right size for the side stones I have on hand. I'm going to sleep on it tonight, but I may end up returning the strawberry spinel. Aside from returning it within 7days via insured post, are there any additional instructions that I need to to follow? As always, quite pleased and will definitely return to purchase more stones in the future. Thanks,
Cindy A.

Hi Andrew,
I've decided to keep the strawberry colored spinel. It's too pretty to let go of and I figured this'll just be a good excuse to redesign the piece :) Cheers,
---Cindy

Thank you for looking up the status of my order on USPS and leaving me a voicemail yesterday.
I never got the notice from the mail carrier - don't know why.
I picked up my order yesterday and the tourmaline looks great - very true color and brightness to the description on your web site.  The cut is beautiful.  I am definitely keeping this gem.
Thanks again for your help and for creating such beautiful cuts on color gemstones.
---Maria S, Arlington, VA

The order arrived today, thanks for checking.  The stones are perfect and of course will credit your cut on the blue/green tourmaline.   I am a strong supporter of copyright - mine and other artist's.  
It is so important that  artist's as a group always do so.
---Anne L., New Orleans, LA

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