What is a Guild?
An association of like-minded colleagues formed into a community to promote economic interests, provide protection and mutual aid. The Gem Hunters Guild contains Gem Masters and Associates (members of the Guild).
Services and Benefits
- Access to the wisdom and practices of the team of Gem Masters and their core disciplines.
- Exclusive access to Master-Led Gem Hunts and Gem Hunting Safaris.
- Gem Hunting, Haggling and Buying Gems
- Cutting and polishing gemstones to international standards
- Authenticity and appraisal certification
- On request, when possible, full concierge services such as security, transportation, accommodation, cultural advice and local markets and highlights (tourist stuff)
- Gem intelligence and status from specific countries and worldwide. ‘What is going on in the gem world?’
- Fresh dispatches from our Gem Masters in the field.
- Access to our ‘Storied Stone Vault’ which contains a collection of fine stones, sold at cost.
- Special community boards, interviews and opportunities for jewelry designers.
- Alerts on frauds, cons, scams and gouging, etc.
- Gemological and Gem related courses, interviews, blogs and newsletters, etc.
- Up to date data on gem trends, new mines, and gem supplies.
- Import and export guidance and service.
- Full use of our social media platform for cross pollinating with fellow associates.
- Access to our trading platform to trade and barter gems and services.
- Quick response in our ‘question and answer’ FAQ section.
- In-house communication with our Community Director ‘Maddy’ (The Silver Surfer).
- The Guild will provide space for the Associates to link directly to their own sites.
- Access into the Guild will be through your personalized ID code.
- $100 Yearly Administration Fee
“Trust is priceless…beyond the value of rubies and wisdom.”
~ Ron LeBlanc, Director of The Gem Hunters Guild