Suppliers + Promos

Gesswein is a trusted supplier in the jewelry industry, offering a wide range of professional tools, abrasives, polishing supplies, and equipment used for bench work, stone setting, finishing, and production. They regularly support educational content shared through Metalsmith Society, helping make high-quality jewelry education more accessible to the community.

What they primarily sell:

• Professional jewelry tools
• Abrasives, burs, and polishing supplies
• Stone-setting, engraving, and finishing tools
• Equipment for bench work and production

Account Requirement: You do not need an account to browse or shop, but creating an account lets you login faster at checkout, track orders, and save shopping lists.

Community discount: Enjoy 5% off every order with code MSS5.

👉 SHOP NOW AT GESSWEIN

 

Otto Frei is a trusted tool supplier with one of the most extensive inventories available for jewelers. Beyond tools, they also carry raw materials, findings, gemstones, and specialty equipment for stone setting, engraving, fabrication, and repair work.

What they primarily sell:

• Jewelry hand tools and bench tools
• Findings and raw materials
• Gemstones
• Specialty tools for stone setting, engraving, fabrication, and repair

Account required?

No account is required to browse or purchase. Creating an optional account allows you to save your information, view order history, and receive updates.

Community discount: 5% off every order with code MSSZ

👉 SHOP NOW AT OTTO FREI

 

Halstead Bead has been a long-time, trusted supplier for jewelers and metalsmiths, and they’re a go-to resource I recommend to the Metalsmith Society community. They’re especially well known for their huge selection of sterling silver, gold-filled chain and findings, wire, sheet metal, and other bench essentials that jewelers rely on every day. With decades of experience supporting small studios and independent makers, Halstead understands what jewelers actually need — consistent quality, reliable materials, and tools you can trust at the bench.

What they primarily sell:

• Sterling silver and gold-filled chain
• Wire and sheet metal
• Findings and jewelry components
• Core bench materials (this is not a tool-heavy supplier)

Account required?
Yes — a free account is required to shop online. This typically just means creating a login with your name, email, and shipping information. No business credentials are required for standard accounts.

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Rio Grande has been a cornerstone supplier for me since my days at Pratt Institute in the early 2000s — and it’s one I still turn to in my studio today. They carry an incredible range of tools, findings, metals, casting supplies, gemstones, and every bench essential you can imagine. Whether you’re sourcing sheet and wire, setting tools, polishing equipment, or materials for a new design, Rio has the depth and quality that working jewelers depend on. It’s one of those companies that truly understands the craft because generations of makers have relied on them, and that makes them a trusted resource for the Metalsmith Society community.

What they primarily sell:

• Jewelry tools and equipment
• Sheet, wire, and casting grain
• Findings and components
• Gemstones
• Casting, polishing, and finishing supplies

Account required?
Yes — you’ll need to create a Rio Grande account before purchasing. A standard account only requires basic contact and shipping information and gives you access to their full catalog. If you’d like wholesale pricing and volume discounts, Rio Grande may ask for business credentials such as a sales tax ID, EIN, or business license. Many jewelers start with a standard account and upgrade later as their business grows.

 

Pepetools carries a thoughtful selection of high-quality jewelry tools and bench gear — from precision pliers and hammers to specialty holding tools — all designed for real bench use. Their tools are well-made, reliable, and a favorite among working jewelers in the Metalsmith Society community.

What they primarily sell:

• Jewelry hand tools and bench tools
• Rolling mills and metal-forming equipment
• Disc cutters, mandrels, ring tools, and benders
• Pliers, hammers, and specialty holding tools

Account required?

No account is required to browse or purchase. You can check out as a guest, or create an optional account for faster checkout and order tracking.

👉 SHOP NOW AT PEPETOOLS

 

Gemstone + Diamond Suppliers

 

When I first got started as a jeweler, gemstone sources were often closely guarded — and for good reason. These relationships can take years to build, and unique stones are often what set a jeweler’s work apart. This list is meant to help connect you with gemstone dealers and lapidary artists you can trust, in a market that can otherwise feel overwhelming.

Every seller on this page is someone whose stones I’ve either seen firsthand or who comes highly recommended by the Metalsmith Society community. 

 

Columbia Gem House is a family-owned gemstone supplier dedicated to responsibly sourced materials and transparency from mine to market. In business since 1976, they helped pioneer the Fair Trade Gems® Principles & Protocols to ensure traceability and accountability at every step of the supply chain. Their mission is to support ethical sourcing while offering a wide range of cut gemstones and gemstone material for jewelry makers.

What they primarily sell:

• Faceted and cabochon cut gemstones in a wide range of types

• Specialty stones including rare colors and traceable materials

• Proprietary gemstone collections (e.g., Pomme Ruby™, Mesa Verde® Peridot, Grape Garnet®)

Account required?
Yes — Columbia Gem House offers wholesale accounts to jewelry designers and makers. You’ll first create an online account, then submit a short account application along with your business license and resale certificate for review. Once approved, you’ll be able to see wholesale pricing; otherwise you’ll only see suggested retail prices.

👉 SHOP NOW AT COLUMBIAGEMHOUSE.COM

 

Misfit Diamonds is a B2B wholesaler within the jewelry trade that specializes in niche natural diamonds and sapphires, with a commitment to transparent sourcing and raising industry standards. They offer a range of cut stones and parcels that appeal to designers and bench jewelers looking for distinctive materials.

What they primarily sell:

• Natural diamonds (including fancy color, salt & pepper, white, and specialty cuts)

• Diamond melee and parcels

• Natural sapphires and sapphire parcels

Account required?
Yes — Misfit Diamonds requires you to create a trade account before you can view pricing and purchase inventory. Pricing and full product listings are restricted to industry professionals and members of the jewelry trade; you must log in or sign up as a jewelry industry buyer to access wholesale pricing.

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Lucy Walker of Metalsmith Academy offers a Gemstone Bazaar stocked with a large selection of cut stones — including cabochons, rose cuts, brilliant cuts, kite cuts, and more — alongside stone setting practice kits designed for bench skills development. You can add gemstones to your cart just like any online store, and the site supports checkout without needing to join a separate membership.

What they primarily sell:

• A broad assortment of gemstones (cabochons, rose cuts, brilliants, baguettes, kite cuts)
• Pick ’n’ Mix gemstone collections
• Stone setting practice kits (rings and supplies)

Account required? No — you can browse and purchase gemstones and practice kits directly without needing a Metalsmith Academy membership or separate trade account.

👉 SHOP GEMSTONE BAZAAR

Lucidity Gemstones is a trusted gemstone supplier I recommend to the Metalsmith Society community, especially for jewelers who love working with beautifully cut cabochons. They are a small team of metalsmiths, jewelers, and gem collectors focused on offering high-quality, hand-selected stones at fair prices, with an emphasis on transparency and minimizing environmental impact. Lucidity Gemstones is a proud member of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and upholds the high ethical standards required of its members.

What they primarily sell:

• Rosecut gemstone cabochons

• Smooth cabochons in a wide range of materials

• Hand-selected stones suited for metalsmithing and fine jewelry

Community discount:
Occasionally offered during promotions for the Metalsmith Society community.

👉 SHOP NOW AT LUCIDITYGEMSTONES.COM

Turquoise Moose is a female-owned gemstone business founded by longtime collectors turned cutters. They’ve grown from a small operation into a trusted source for turquoise and a wide range of cabochons, offering consistent quality and a large, well-curated inventory.

What they primarily sell:

• Calibrated turquoise cabochons

• Freeform turquoise cabochons

• A wide variety of additional gemstone cabochons

Community discount:
Occasionally offered during promotions for the Metalsmith Society community.

👉 SHOP NOW AT TURQUOISEMOOSE.COM

 

 

Turquoise Matrix is run by Michael, who has been sourcing high-quality turquoise and variscite since 2008. He works directly with miners, collectors, and long-time material holders to offer exceptional stones that are often difficult to find elsewhere.

What they primarily sell:

• Turquoise cabochons

• Variscite cabochons

• Carefully sourced lapidary materials

Community discount:
Occasionally offered during promotions for the Metalsmith Society community.

👉 SHOP NOW AT TURQUOISEMATRIX.COM

 

Arroks Rocks is a San Diego, California–based gemstone seller offering affordable cabochons and jewelry supplies. With over 10,000 sales on Etsy and a 5-star rating, they’re a reliable source for both everyday stones and unique materials. Most stones are hand cut in-house, with additional responsibly sourced gems and select destash stones from Nicole, the jeweler behind Arokk Jewelry.

What they primarily sell:

• Cabochons in mookaite, agate, jasper, surfite, and more

• Hand-cut stones produced in their own shop

• Select destash stones from a jeweler’s personal collection

👉 SHOP VIA ETSY

 

New Stone Age Cabochons is a family-run gemstone business offering a wide selection of uniquely cut and rare cabochons for metalsmiths, crafters, and collectors. They take pride in sourcing semi-precious gemstones and intentionally choosing stones with quality and character to support your creative work.

What they primarily sell:

• A broad range of cabochons (agate, amber, quartz, fossils, and more)
• Lots, pairs, and single cut stones for jewelry makers
• Unique or rare cabochons that aren’t easily found elsewhere

Account required?
No — you can browse and purchase directly without a wholesale or trade account.

👉 SHOP NOW AT NEWSTONEAGECABOCHONS.COM 

 

Rare Earth Mining Co. is a small gem company focused on supplying fine and unusual gemstone materials that are difficult to source elsewhere. With decades of experience working across Brazil, Africa, China, Germany, and the U.S., they specialize in bringing distinctive stones to both large manufacturers and small jewelry studios. They are also proud members of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA).

What they primarily sell:

• Opalized wood and azurite geodes

• Lavender turquoise and blue opal

• Drusy and unusual specialty gemstone materials

👉 SHOP NOW AT RAREEARTHMININGCO.COM