Roger Dery Gem Design

Gem Story: Discovery to Destination™

Roger prides himself on a hands-on, holistic approach to sourcing the gemstones for his collection to give his clients the highest level of confidence in their purchases. He then imports the gems into the United States legally, brings the gem rough back to his studio, studies the gems to make a plan for their design, and facets them. The gems never leave his hands. This level of transparency is highly valued by his clients, which is why he continues his commitment to travel to the source as often as possible.

 

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Purchasing at the Source

Roger’s relationships with miners and their communities is his #1 priority. To date, Roger has made more than 40 trips to East Africa, 13 to Sri Lanka, 4 to Thailand and surrounding countries, and 2 to South America. Miners work long hours, and often work many years, without finding gems that are facetable. Spending time with them and supporting them in this process is extremely important to the Dery family, allowing them to form a partnership for progress and education. These initiatives are funded by Gem Legacy, our partner nonprofit organization.

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Choosing Gem Rough for Intrinsic Potential

With over 40 years in the industry, Roger has an expert’s understanding of each mineral’s unique qualities. As he studies each piece of gem rough, a design emerges in his imagination to best display its attributes. Each gemstone is his inspiration to uncover a design of facets to best display the gem’s natural beauty. Each gemstone has characteristics that, if stewarded well by the faceter, cause the gem to shine.

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THE JOURNEY OF A GEMSTONE - MINE TO MARKET

HOW GEMS ARE VALUED

Gems are valued based on THREE factors:

BEAUTY

How well loved the gem is, both today and throughout history. Historically, gems that are closest to pure red, blue, or green are valued more.

RARITY

How difficult the gem is to find clean, in sizes for faceting, and large quantity, both today and throughout history.

DURABILITY

How resistant a gem is to scratching, breaking, and other perils of life in jewelry.

WHERE TO FIND THE GEMS

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.

Roger also hosts Gem Events with retail jewelers that appeal to those with curious minds and a love for precision and the one-of-a-kind, as well as anyone who appreciates adventure and learning more about gem mining communities.

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