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All About JQV Gemstones

New here? Meet the JQV Gemstones Team 👋

Based in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, JQV Gemstones is a small, mighty team obsessed with colour, cut and character. We stock thousands of Loose Gemstones, plus Pearls, Pearl Strings and Bead Strings for jewellery making. Create an account to buy loose gemstones online, or get in touch for friendly advice from real humans.

You will find Sarah at the helm with a never-ending love of colour, and a team that lives and breathes gemstones. Becky, Toby and Cameron are the calm voices answering your calls and messages, shortlisting stones, and hunting down the perfect match for your project. Ask for extra photos or a quick video. We are happy to help!

Why buy Loose Gemstones from JQV? ✨

  • Accurate images and videos that are colour matched and in focus
  • Every listing shows the actual stone you will receive
  • Clear descriptions with carat, dimensions and treatment disclosure
  • Matching and shortlists for pairs, suites and repeat orders
  • Ethically minded sourcing wherever possible
  • Visit us in person in the Jewellery Quarter or at our pop-ups to buy with your eyes

Not sure what you need? 🤔

Tell us the brief. Centre stone for a ring, colour-matched pairs for earrings, calibrated stones for production. We will pull options from our wide inventory, send images or videos, and help you choose.

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Thousands of professionals, students and hobbyists rely on JQV for high quality Loose Gemstones, pearls and bead strings. Sign up to our emails for new stock, pop-up dates and gemstone tips from the team.

Watch the team video, then dive in and browse our collections. Ready to start

Explore Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Tanzanite, Opals and more, or contact us for a hand-picked shortlist!

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JQV have been amazing! No request too big ♥️

Ordering was smooth and delivery was super fast. I'll be using JQV Gemstones for all my gemstone needs in the future.

— Love From Laura Jewellery

Vast and inspirational selection of high quality gems

JQV's knowledge and experience in the trade really make a huge difference. Fabulous product and service from a fabulous team.

— Janet Barber FIPG

We have used JQV Gemstones for many years

As a manufacturer we get the majority of our stones from JQV. Their service is friendly and knowledgeable and they always help wherever possible.

— Martin Lewis Jewellery

Buy Loose Gemstones Online from a Trusted Supplier

Why Buy From JQV?

Established in 1987 as a small gemstone retailer, we’ve grown to become a leading supplier, serving over 1,500 businesses in the UK and internationally. Our extensive collection now includes more than 100,000 products, such as Gemstones, Pearls, Pearl Strings, and Bead Strings.

Located in Birmingham's renowned Jewellery Quarter, we are perfectly positioned to serve customers across the UK. You’re welcome to visit us and explore our full range in person. For those further afield, we attend trade shows and host pop-ups throughout the UK and Ireland, providing everyone the opportunity to view and purchase our products in person.

Join thousands of professionals, students, and hobbyists who rely on us for high-quality gemstones. Sign up for our an account to stay updated on events and discover why we’ve been a trusted name in the jewellery trade for nearly 40 years.