My business today is a development that started in the late eighties digging for emeralds in Hiddenite, located in Alexander County, North Carolina. In 1879, W. E. Hidden discovered the green gem variety of the mineral spodumene. The stone and town were named Hiddenite in his honor.

After finding a variety of rough gemstones in Hiddenite, I was fascinated by the process of transforming these colored pebbles into beautiful cut gemstones. Learning the art of gemstone cutting and attended gem shows to gather knowledge  led me to become a Gemologist, Gemcutter and Goldsmith.

I have a 3 week gemstone cutting class that has been running seen 1996. You can take one day or all 3 weeks on a schedule that works for you. I specialize in the repair of damaged gemstones that in most cases will fit back into the setting.

People that visit the flume lines in the mountains of North Carolina bring their stones in for valuation to be cut. They can have the stone set here into silver, gold or platinum setting.

If you have a wedding coming up I sell wedding sets with diamonds or colored gemstones in engagement rings, anniversary bands and eternity rings.

I sell jewelry and loose gemstones and gemstone rough. If you have questions please call Wesley @ 704.778.6967.