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THE JOURNEY OF A GEMSTONE - MINE TO MARKET

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Not sure if I’ve ever called a gem “ombré” before but this Green Tourmaline definitely fits the bill. Such a cool and totally natural effect as the trace element that causes the green color gradually became available as it was created. You can really imagine the Mother Nature’s formation process through the length of this 19.80ct Tourmaline. Available at rogerdery.com and a portion of the proceeds goes to @thegemlegacy.com.
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I love sourcing Zircons from Tanzania’s artisanal miners who I’ve been visiting for almost 20 years! So often, they’re either a mauve colored light pink OR a rich vibrant red color. But this? WOW! I had to go a classic oval with this one and not let anything distract from this color! It’s available on rogerdery.com and a portion of the proceeds donated to @thegemlegacy.

By the way, if some of the pictures look like the picture isn’t in focus and you can see double of the facet lines, it’s called “doubling”! There’s lots of science behind it and it actually happens in most colored gemstones but Zircon is one of the only gems where it’s visible to the eye!
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14.50ct - Tanzania
Registry #: 2204055
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A spontaneous day trip to our old favorite summer hangout in Lakeside, Ohio along the shores of Lake Erie was the best Father’s Day gift! ❤️

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Did this green beauty trick you? 😀 Tsavorite Garnet tends to look so similar to Emerald that it can often look just like it at first glance! Its a pretty fabulous gem in its own right, beating the odds pretty often against Emerald for size and clarity! I’ve been sourcing Tsavorite Garnets for almost 20 years from my visits to Southern Kenya. This is available at rogerdery.com and a portion of the proceeds donated to @thegemlegacy.
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3.12ct - Kenya
Registry #: 2204052
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This has to be one of the finest Imperial Topaz I have ever had in my collection! Yellowish-Orange Topaz was originally found in Russia. When Topaz was found with pinkish-red hues, the Tsar of Russia declared that only the royal family could wear it and it was hence dubbed “Imperial Topaz” and the varieties without pink or red were named “Precious Topaz.” With Topaz’ naturally long crystal shape, finding a crystal well shaped for creating this trillion was REALLY lucky. Will one of you non-royals take it home to wear? 😅 Available at rogerdery.com.
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2.97ct - Brazil
Registry #: 2202009
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A very belated birthday dinner for @sune.bjorn tonight caused by our excursions to Paris and Sri Lanka - and then the gems just wouldn’t let me leave them alone. 😅

Roger has been an award-winning precision faceter, passionate about holistic sourcing, education, and giving back to mining communities since 1981. Together with his family, they believe in the power of sharing the story behind the gems and leaving a legacy at the source of every gemstone. Every gemstone is in Roger’s hands, from Discovery to Destination.

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Gems with a Mission

Roger’s focus is dedicated to East Africa, working with miners to secure singularly beautiful colored gems and holistically impact their communities. When Roger chooses to work with a mining area, he is making a long-term commitment to invest in the miners, their families, and their futures.

His charitable efforts in East Africa are funded by our partner organization, Gem Legacy. Gems with a mission leave a legacy for generations.

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See Where Beauty Is Born

By meeting the gemstone first in its original habitat, Roger has an understanding of the gem’s entire story and can execute his work in a way that displays the gem’s intrinsic beauty to its greatest potential while being faithful to the inherent characteristics of the gem. It is a curated journey from discovery to destination™.

Discovery to Destination™

EXPLORING THE GEMS

Explore our ever changing inventory of one-of-a-kind gemstones with your local jeweler. Roger works exclusively with retail jewelers to assist clients in exploring the world of colored gemstones in an entirely new way. Please inquire about a gem to coordinate a viewing at your local jeweler.

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GIVING BACK THROUGH GEMS

Roger is dedicated to vocational training, entrepreneurship, and community development through Gem Legacy, the 501c3 nonprofit organization he founded in 2018. A donation is made to Gem Legacy in honor of every gem purchased.

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SPIRIT GEM QUIZ

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