More About Us

For more than thirty-one years, The Gem Garden (shopTheGemGarden) and its staff have consistently participated as a direct source for custom engagement rings, jewelry, colored stones, gemstone publications, artistic creations for the home, rough gemstone materials and tools; in addition to other collectible items. As Jewelers and Gemologists, we make multiple annual trips to the world's major gem-producing regions. The Gem Garden staff is dedicated to sourcing fine-quality gemstones and jewelry. In addition to tapping the world's resources for fine colored stones, The Gem Garden has long been involved with American gemstones helping bring them to the world market.

The past several years have been difficult ones, both for the US and for the world. In difficult times, one's core beliefs are all the more important. You will never see us hide treatment information. You will find straight talk on some of nature's most beautiful and romantic creations. We believe it is a privilege to handle nature's bounty and love nothing more than to share our excitement and wonder with the world. In handling these creations, there is a sacred trust that should not be broken, we must be true to ourselves and our customers. We must provide accurate information, not fluff. We have been in business for thirty-one years and expect to be in business for another fifty. Our future success will undoubtedly relate to truth, being true to our customers and ourselves.
This is our philosophy.

The staff of The Gem Garden (shopTheGemGarden) have been in the international gemstone business since 1993 and thus assures your satisfaction. Our staff members include Graduate Gemologists and Graduate Jewelers with formal residential education diplomas from The Gemological Institute of America. We have scientists, designers, lapidary artists (stone cutters), and bench jewelers as part of our immediate family.

We are proud to be a part of or member of the following organizations:

• Manufacturing Jewelers & Silversmiths of America (MJSA)-Member
• Gemological Institute of America (GIA) - Alumni | Former Employer
• Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT)- Registered Member
• Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) - Member
• GemWorld International, Inc (GEMGUIDE pricing & Appraisal)-Member
• eBay Seller (Since 1995-1996)-Registered Seller
• Members of many of So. California Gem and Mineral Clubs
• We reserve the right to sell at our discretion.
• Our policy is not to disclose our buyers' order details to anyone unless authorized or compelled by law.
• All items not specified as being new may have indications of use or wear consistent with age.
• Diamonds
• Lab-grown Diamonds
• Natural Gemstones
• Synthetic or Man Made Gemstones
• Gem Rough (natural and synthetic)
• Fine Gold, Silver Jewelry
• Designer One of Kind Jewelry
• Jewelry Related Items
• Gold & Silver (in many forms)
• Lapidary Supplies and Tools
• Lapidary Rough
• Home Décor items made of gem and stone
• And much more!

We are centrally located in beautiful Southern California, only minutes from the beaches, the world famous Legoland, and the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, California.

Our facilities are in North County San Diego, San Marcos, California

• Corporate Offices
• Storefront & Showroom
• Gemological Laboratory
• Engagement Ring Design Center
• Jewelry Repair and Manufacturing
• Gemstone Faceting
• Stone Cutting & Lapidary
• Warehouse

We also provide jewelry and gemstone appraisals, gem identification services, lapidary related services by appointment. Please give our customer service a call or send an email for more details.

If you are local to the area or just visiting please stop in and see us.

The Gem Garden
250 South Pacific Street
Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078

Hours at the San Marcos location 

Due to a local heightened security risk we have a locked door policy. Please call 760.744.1000 for entry.

We are available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday between 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Please call the customer service number below to schedule a showing or set up an appointment.

Call Customer Service: 1.760.744.1000