Sourcing Guides
Guidance for wholesalers and manufacturers looking to source gemstones in larger commercial quantities.
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A parcel groups multiple stones of broadly similar type, colour and quality, sold together — a common format for manufacturers and wholesalers needing volume rather than single showpiece stones.
State the stone type, approximate total carat weight or piece count needed, acceptable colour and quality range, and your intended use, so available parcels can be matched efficiently.
Because parcels are drawn from natural material, expect some variation within a lot. Where consistency matters for your production run, say so explicitly in your brief.
Frequently Asked
Yes. We support both individual gemstone requests and larger commercial parcels, matched against our network of 1,000+ local miners and suppliers.
Not necessarily — natural material varies within a lot. If close consistency is important for your production, state that clearly in your sourcing brief.
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