Gary’s Gem Garden

Specialties

We carry Minerals, Fossils, Shells, gift items, faceted gemstones, Jewelry in gold, silver and platinum.

We have been in business since 1973 and we repair all types of jewelry, including costume.

History

Established in 1973.

Training in jewelry making and gem cutting began at an early age for Gary. Informal apprenticeship lasted fifteen years. Studies included all types of gemstone cutting and varieties of jewelry making, including: wax carving, casting, smithing, stone setting and bead stringing.

Now with over 40 years of experience, I can make anything you can imagine in gold, silver and platinum. Our show cases are full of jewelry created by Gary in gold, silver and some platinum.

We offer a wide selection of some very unique creations with the most beautiful genuine gemstones that nature has to offer.

Visit our Testimonials page to find out what customers are saying!

We also do excellent repairs on all types of jewelry.

Featuring In-​house jewelry repairs:

… Remounting of your Stones

… Soldering, Sizing, Replacing prongs

… Polishing of Gemstones and Metal

… Bracelet, Anklet & Neck Chains

… Restringing and Knotting of Pearls and Beads

… Watch Bands and Batteries replaced

Meet the Business Owner

Gary W.

Business Owner

Collecting minerals, fossils, shells and

cutting gems started at age eleven. While Jewelry

making soon followed. The business began

in 1973 at age 17.

Gary was a Science major and Art minor throughout high school (Cherry Hill East) and

studied Geology and Art at Rutgers University.

Education has continued with the help of seminars, colleagues, museums, books and

magazines.