Sourcing & Stone Selection

How We Source & Choose Each Stone

Every stone is hand-selected for color, clarity, and character, then set by hand in our Asheville studio. We work only with ethically sourced gems and sterling silver.

Boutiques & Custom AteliersStandard Tier
Associate Trade
Annual Volume$25,000 / yr
Pricing Advantage:Baseline Wholesale Net
Inspection Memo:48-Hour Inspection
Logistics:Fully Insured Overnight

Tier Privileges

  • Full digital inventory feed access
  • Standard 48-hour physical memo window
  • Single-stone certificate verification
  • Priority parcel dispatch handling
  • Digital batch provenance reports
Multi-Location RetailersMost Requested
Premier Vault
Annual Volume$100,000 / yr
Pricing Advantage:Up to 8% Volume Rebate
Inspection Memo:7-Day Extended Memo
Logistics:Armored Priority Freight

Tier Privileges

  • Custom calibrated parcel matching
  • Extended 7-day memo evaluation periods
  • Direct gemological vault inspection
  • Dedicated account desk & rapid reserve
  • Consignment options on high-carat stones
  • Quarterly market pricing index brief
Manufacturers & Diamond HousesInstitutional
Institutional Sovereign
Annual Volume$500,000+ / yr
Pricing Advantage:Custom Master Contract
Inspection Memo:14-Day Vault Memo & Float
Logistics:Dedicated Armored Courier

Tier Privileges

  • Bespoke rough-to-polish contract sourcing
  • Zero-margin allocation on melee lots
  • 14-day revolving consignment facilities
  • Full GIA/IGI laboratory batch testing
  • Direct API integration for real-time lots
  • Custom laser-inscribed inventory coding

Ethically Sourced Stones

Every gem traced to a verified origin

Insured Shipping

Every order ships fully insured

Clear Pricing

No hidden fees at checkout

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Stone Categories

Browse by stone type. Every piece is hand-forged in sterling silver at our Asheville studio.

Stone & Strand · Sterling .925