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GemsNY

Overview

GemsNY has a rating of 4.69 stars from 89 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with GemsNY most frequently mention engagement ring, and customer service. GemsNY ranks 16th among Engagement Rings sites.

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  • I have always wanted a ruby engagement ring, but had just about given up until I came across gemsNY.
  • Great Customer Service This company is fantastic from all facets.

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Top Positive Review

“Satisfied”

William B.
10/14/22

Overall I am very happy with the ring that was sent. I would have given it a 5 out of 5 but I felt the image on the site of the setting was a little misleading. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful ring. How it was misleading is the website image they show for review makes the setting band look a little wider and more substantial than the actual setting. The ring width looks petite, which is fine because she is a small woman, but the image on the site showing the setting makes it look more impressive and robust. I haven't given it to her yet but I think any woman would love this ring.

Top Critical Review

“Horrible workmanship”

Jennifer B.
4/2/23

Purchased an emerald in 2022 from GemsNY in 2022 and had a platinum setting made. After only 2 months of wear the baguette diamond fell out of one side. And of course was not covered under their warranty as they say they only cover the setting. Spent several hundred dollars sending it back, and had to pay to replace the diamond as I did not want to make an insurance claim so soon. It is now April and the other diamond is loose and about to fall out of setting. Luckily she noticed before it fell out. Do not waste your money with this company. Their customer service is great when you are purchasing but horrendous thereafter. Beautiful ring but horrible quality setting and no effort from this company to remedy.

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Thumbnail of user craigi69
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 15th, 2021

Making a huge investment online without physically inspecting the gems is a scary proposition, but I am delighted I trusted GemsNY. Their prices blew away my local brick and mortar stores and the stone is exactly as advertised. If anything they undersold how well it was cut. And my order was made even better because I had a problem - the setting didn't quite work with my wife's wedding band. I was able to get a local setting and send back the one that didn't work for a full refund. So my wife got just what she wanted at a considerable discount -- all with great service. I'd happily use GemsNY again.

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Thumbnail of user kathyv83
1 review
16 helpful votes
September 10th, 2019

I wanted a pink tourmaline ring i ordered four different rings from different company's and returned them. I found GemsNY online I picked out the stone and setting and ordered the ring expecting that when it came I would be disappointed once again. Wow was I wrong I'm so glad I ordered from this company. The color is exactly what I have been looking for.

Thumbnail of user johns5310
1 review
9 helpful votes
December 16th, 2019

I've made two purchases now. GemsNY provides a wide selection of top quality gemstones at a very fair price. The high-tech photography, factually accurate descriptions, faithful colour representation, and copies of certifications allows the buyer to make an informed, relaxed and considered decision. I dealt with Vishal, who was efficient, communicative, knowledgeable, and very helpful. The postage all the way down here to Australia was swift and efficient. GemsNY gets my highest recommendation. If you want to purchase a gemstone, this is the place!

Thumbnail of user alexanderh71
1 review
14 helpful votes
June 28th, 2018

I had a wonderful experience with GemsNY in obtaining a sapphire for my engagement ring. I had already found a designer for the setting, but needed to find the perfect stone. GemsNY attracted me because of its location in New York City and the ease of use of its website. I had a very specific color and shape in mind for the sapphire, and the GemsNY website allowed me to browse through all of its inventory and filter it to the stones to choose from. Once I settled on a bunch of potential stones, I made an appointment to view them in person. I worked with Ernie, who was not only very knowledgeable about gemstones but also very accommodating and personable. I actually went through two appointments and rounds of viewing stones before finally settling on the perfect stone that matched what I was looking for. Ernie was very patient throughout the process and painstakingly prepared each stone I requested for me to view and inspect in person. Being able to see and compare the stones in person was crucial to choosing the right one, and Ernie made that possible. He made me feel confident and put me at ease about my final choice. The whole process from browsing the website to scheduling the appointment, viewing the stones, and making the final purchase felt very smooth and was handled professionally. I would not hesitate to return to GemsNY again for any future jewelry purchases and would highly recommend them to my friends and family.

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Thumbnail of user susana399
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 20th, 2019

I just received my 3 stone ruby/diamond ring and I couldn't be more pleased! It's perfect! Absolutely beautiful! I experienced fantastic customer service as well!

Thumbnail of user mattk71
1 review
14 helpful votes
December 31st, 2017

Our experience shopping for a blue sapphire engagement ring at GemsNY was excellent. My fiancé and I are thrilled with the finished product and the service we got from Ernie. We enjoyed meeting with him personally in his Midtown office, where we got to pick out our perfect sapphire and he explained everything about the services GemsNY offered. He was very friendly and professional, and not at all pushy; we truly enjoyed working with him. We highly recommend and will be back when it's time to shop for wedding bands.

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Thumbnail of user suec98
1 review
10 helpful votes
June 16th, 2017

We decided to go in person to view sapphires for my ring. Ernie was such a pleasure to work with. The sapphire is perfect. Love the size, sparkle and color. And the price - great value. They did a great job setting it in my ring, cleaning the other stones, adding the small diamond that had fallen out a while ago. Just perfect. Wish all my other purchase transactions could be as smooth and painless. Thank you for exceeding my expectations!

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Thumbnail of user davido296
1 review
11 helpful votes
November 16th, 2018

When I first was looking for an anniversary present for my wife I wanted to get emeralds. I did a web search and came across gemsny.com. They have a really cool site that allows you to pick the stones with pictures and data and pick the setting from a large variety of settings. I picked out the makings of a ring but decided to call as I like to talk to someone when I make a larger purchase like this.

Vishal answered the phone and was AWESOME from the start. I gave him the item number of the stone, he actually said for the same money he had a better stone... sent me the item number and I looked at it on line... while we were on the phone. He was right. I agreed and used the setting I had already chosen, paid and within a week or so the ring arrived.

OMG it was beyond my wildest dreams, gorgeous. My wife loved it. She like it better than her wedding ring. So for anniversary two I called Vishal and asked if he could come up with earrings with stones and setting to match the ring. Whalla - done and another hit.

Then this year I was pendant time. Same procedure. He did an amazing job and my wife was awestruck by this emerald pendant.

The prices are excellent, the stone quality is superb, and the settings are well constructed and beautiful. One day I will go to NY and visit GEMSNY and meet Vishal in person. He is so incredible and helpful.

Thank you Vishal and GEMSNY.

Best

Dave

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Thumbnail of user carrieh87
1 review
9 helpful votes
November 23rd, 2018

I had been looking for 6 years for the perfect upgrade to my current wedding set and I found it! I get compliments everyday about how beautiful my ring is. I couldn't be happier and I tell everyone I know that if they're looking for beautiful jewelry, this is the place to shop.

Thumbnail of user richardb340
1 review
12 helpful votes
August 3rd, 2017

I know that jewelry is something you won't even consider buying online but this company is the real deal. I already purchased from them twice before and will definitely purchase again. Reasonable prices backed up great customer service. Ernie really treats his customers with utmost respect. Kudos to Gems NY.

Thumbnail of user ingridh19
1 review
14 helpful votes
September 2nd, 2018

I had to replace a stone out of one of my rings for my son to have an engagement ring made for his future wife. I found the perfect stone for my three stone ring to replace the center stone I had taken out. I found an absolute gorgeous sky blue sapphire which is stunning in my ring. I get lots of compliments and the appraisal I got showed also that the quality and value of this stone was in line with the Gemsy description on their website. Ernie was very helpful. Will definitely shop there again and recommend Gemsy to my son and to my husband...

Thumbnail of user jamesm459
1 review
12 helpful votes
June 2nd, 2016

I was shopping for a very special birthday gift for my wife and happened to stumble across their website. Of course, there were hesitations with spending money with a business I wasn't familiar with sight unseen. After reading dozens of reviews from different sources I decided to go with them.

After surfing their site I had an idea of what I wanted. A natural unenhanced sapphire c0cktail ring. I noticed that it had an approximate wait time of 12 days listed and didn't have this amount of time. Like most men, I was scrambling for a last minute gift. I decided to call the store direct and Vishal answered the phone. He was very pleasant and walked me through the process answering my many questions professionally. I believe he nailed exactly what I was looking for and emailed me a few options high to low of my taste. After selecting all of it, I explained that I needed this setting cast, set, and back to me in Florida by Friday from noon on Monday. Although he explained that this would be pressed, he said they would make every attempt to get it to me and he was sure, barring no hiccups, that I would have it in time for our weekend houseboat trip over Memorial Day. MAN DID THEY COME THROUGH! This gift knocked the socks off of my wife, and their service and expediency knocked mine off. GREAT JOB!

Thumbnail of user suzannec54
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 30th, 2017

We have just purchased another ring from GemsNY. Once again we have received excellent advice and service fron Ernie. As Canadians we were once a bit uneasy purchasing online from an American company but I can assure other Canadian purchasers of the future that GemsNY is a professional reputable company. Manufacture and shipping were exactlly as promised and the import duties were reasonable. We will be doing business here again in the future. Suzanne and George Caldwell, Ontario, Canada.

Thumbnail of user sophiad6
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
September 22nd, 2015

The prices, selection and certification are unmatched. My wife loves her GIA certified ruby pendant. I would recommend gemsny to everyone!

Thumbnail of user jamesb659
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 5th, 2018

We had a sapphire and diamond ring made by GemsNY, and we could not have been happier. The opposite of most jewelry sales experience, They were thoughtful, patient, did not try and upsell.in any way. Was all about getting the best stone for our budget. We could not be happier, will recommend to all our friends.

Thumbnail of user lr43
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 11th, 2016

I was absolutely blown away with the impeccable service provided by GemsNY - after initially dealing with the vendors in the Diamond District stores, I was turned to GemsNy as a last hope... and I couldn't be happier with my finding. Their gems are quality, and prices are amazing. Above all, GemsNy will have my business exclusively due to the excellent customer service and straight forward policies. I highly recommend them!

Thanks so much for a great shopping experience, and I'm extremely happy with my purchase! LR

Thumbnail of user mm300
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 4th, 2017

Ring is just as ordered. It was for a special occasion, our daughter's graduation. I called to a week before the estimated delivery date and was told that the ring would be arrive a few days after that the original promised time. However, they rushed the order and had it on time. If you need it a specific date, it may be a good idea to call and check on the order and give them time to get it to you when you need it.

Thumbnail of user williamb4780
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 14th, 2022

Overall I am very happy with the ring that was sent. I would have given it a 5 out of 5 but I felt the image on the site of the setting was a little misleading. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful ring. How it was misleading is the website image they show for review makes the setting band look a little wider and more substantial than the actual setting. The ring width looks petite, which is fine because she is a small woman, but the image on the site showing the setting makes it look more impressive and robust. I haven't given it to her yet but I think any woman would love this ring.

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Thumbnail of user jeffd110
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 14th, 2017

We are very pleased with the sapphire we purchased from you. Heres the stone after being placed in a setting by our local jeweler (they were also impressed with the sapphire quality). We like your website, the purchase transaction was easy & the actual stone matched what you had pictured on your website.

Thanks & Regards Jeff & Dot Jacksonville, Florida

Thumbnail of user shirleyn7
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 19th, 2017

Excellent service. I had no problem returning the first ring. The sales manager Ernie was a pleasure to talk to. I order a Alexandrite ring that was really pretty but the stone was small and I talked to him and he said the next stone I picked out was larger and clearer than the first one and he thought I would like it much better, he was right, I just received the second ring and it is absolutely beautiful. I will recommend them to anyone looking for a pretty ring. Also the price is excellent.

Thumbnail of user christophert134
1 review
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October 19th, 2018

Simply the finest bespoke jewelry service you will find; price is so competitive that it beggars belief; yet quality and service are beyond exceptional.

Thumbnail of user southerndoc72
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April 2nd, 2023

Purchased an emerald in 2022 from GemsNY in 2022 and had a platinum setting made. After only 2 months of wear the baguette diamond fell out of one side. And of course was not covered under their warranty as they say they only cover the setting. Spent several hundred dollars sending it back, and had to pay to replace the diamond as I did not want to make an insurance claim so soon. It is now April and the other diamond is loose and about to fall out of setting. Luckily she noticed before it fell out. Do not waste your money with this company. Their customer service is great when you are purchasing but horrendous thereafter. Beautiful ring but horrible quality setting and no effort from this company to remedy.

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Vishnu B. – GemsNY Rep

We are sorry to hear about your experience. Our team has sent you a prepaid label to inspect the ring and tighten stone, which is covered under our warranty. As we strive for 100% satisfaction, I see the team has also offered to provide a full refund on the setting to keep you happy. Please note that this ring was purchased in 2021 and you contacted us a year later in 2022 about a lost diamond. We did inspect the ring and did not find any structural issue. However, we did agree to replace the stone at our cost and there was no charge for resetting the gem or the ring polish. You were very happy with the outcome at the time. We look forward to hearing from you to getting the ring repaired and back on her hand!

Thumbnail of user jillj38
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 28th, 2017

Website was easy to navigate and it's the first jewelry site I've encountered that seems genuinely interested on educating customers like me on gemstones and jewelry so that I can make my decision (rather than being pushed into what the jeweler thinks is good - which has been my experience in retail). I just like being able to browse, take my time, and make my selection without someone breathing down my neck. I had one technical question and when I called they answered it (most jeweler's have told me "come in and we'll talk" - ugh!).

Thumbnail of user johns2585
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 17th, 2018

Exceptional customer service. Ernie helped me get my wifes 40th anniversary gift in record time! From stone selection, to mounting, to expedited delivery... a beautiful set of ruby earrings went from concept to her ears in 5 days! AAA+!

Thumbnail of user susannem2
1 review
6 helpful votes
January 1st, 2014

Bought a beautiful 8x6 blue sapphire, love it. Diamonds in the princess diana style are stunning. Cant find ANY AAAA grade intense color blue sapphires anywhere in Denver, i had never seen one in person best I could find was AA rating which are pretty but the brillance in this level makes you never want to take your eyes off it. Placed order, spoke to them about stones i was looking at and were helpful. Order came perfectly. Honestly a stone with AA quality and 1/3 carat diamonds would have cost me twice as much so this was a great deal + no one even when i go to Jareds where i buy most of my jewerly has seen this stone quality. Will use again.

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Designer jewelry and single and matched-pair loose stones at wholesale prices, direct to you - shop online or make an appointment to visit our office. Choose from our preset selection of designer rings, pendants, earrings, studs, and bracelets or browse through our thousands of loose sapphires, rubies, emeralds, alexandrites, tsavorites, and fine diamonds to select your perfect stone and preferred setting. Or submit your own custom design - it's rare that we come across a piece which our design team cannot bring to life.

Find your perfect engagement ring and wedding bands or capture that moment all over again with an unforgettable anniversary present. Whether it's a push present or celebrating a birthday or holiday, you can't go wrong with jewelry.

Unlike other websites, we own the entire inventory of color gemstones you see on our site. If you don't see what you are looking for on our site, please give us a call - it's extremely rare that we don't have what a client is looking for.

Business History

Established in 1988.

Located in the heart of New York's jewelry district, GemsNY is the online extension of our 25+ year old wholesale gemstones business, specializing in selling loose rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds to retail jewelers around the world. GemsNY.com enables us to reach end-customers without the costly overhead of traditional retailers, allowing US to sell to YOU while maintaining our wholesale prices, which are dramatically lower than those of retail jewelers. See for yourself - in addition to quoting our price, our site shows you the retail value our stones appraise for, so you can see what you are saving by going direct.

Our reputation is built on our 30-day return policy & 1-yr manufacturing warranty. All of our gems are 100% natural - we do not carry lab created or synthetic gemstones - most stones are certified by distinguished gemstone laboratories.

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