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Gemstone Jewellery

Gemstone Jewellery in Grand Cayman

Sapphire, emerald, ruby and tanzanite beside stones you will only find in the Caribbean, set in gold in George Town.

Colour Worth Keeping

Coloured Stones, Set in Gold

Coloured stones are the part of the case people linger over. We stock the classic four, sapphire, emerald, ruby and tanzanite, alongside aquamarines, spinels and other fine gems, set in 14-carat and 18-carat gold rings and pendants. Each stone is chosen by eye for colour first, because with gems the colour is most of the value.

Then there are the stones this region gives you. Caymanite, the banded stone found only in the Cayman Islands, is cut and set in our own workshop. Larimar and ammolite bring blues and iridescent colour you simply will not find in a mall jeweller at home. These make honest souvenirs, a real stone from this part of the world rather than something generic.

Duty-free pricing applies to gemstones the same as everything else, and on fine sapphires and tanzanite the saving is substantial. If you are buying an important stone, ask us to show it under different lights, since daylight changes coloured stones more than people expect. Our bench can set a loose stone you choose into a ring or pendant, often while you are still on island.

In Colour

Gemstone Pieces

Classic gems and Caribbean stones, all set in gold.

Sapphire & Ruby

The hard-wearing classics, safe for daily-wear rings. Blues from pale to royal, and rubies with the depth of colour that carries the price.

Emerald & Tanzanite

Emeralds in pendants and dress rings, and tanzanite in violet blues found in only one place on earth. Both deserve settings that protect the stone.

Cayman & Caribbean Stones

Caymanite cut in our workshop, plus larimar and ammolite. Souvenirs with an actual story, set in real gold.

Birthstone Pieces

Pendants and rings for every month, a favourite for anniversaries and travelling gifts. Tell us the month and a budget and we will pull the options.

The IDC Promise

Why Choose IDC Cayman

GIA-Certified

Independently graded by the Gemological Institute of America, certainty with every stone.

Entirely Tax-Free

No duty, no sales tax. Exceptional value on every purchase in the Cayman Islands.

Bespoke Service

Prefer something unique? Our atelier designs and crafts one-of-a-kind pieces by hand.

Lifetime Care

Cleaning, inspection and resizing, we care for your jewelry for life.

Questions

Good to Know

Which gemstones are safe for everyday rings?
Sapphire and ruby are the toughest coloured stones after diamond and handle daily wear well. Emerald and tanzanite are softer and suit pendants, earrings or occasional-wear rings, or rings with protective settings. We will tell you honestly which stone fits how you live.
What is caymanite?
Caymanite is a banded stone found only in the Cayman Islands, layered in creams, golds and rusts. We cut and set it in our own George Town workshop, so no two pieces match. It is the one stone you genuinely cannot buy anywhere else.
Are coloured gemstones cheaper in Grand Cayman?
There is no duty or sales tax here, so gemstone jewellery is priced lower than comparable pieces at home. On fine sapphires and tanzanite the difference can be significant. As always, judge the stone first and the price second.
How should I care for gemstone jewellery in the heat and sea air?
Rinse pieces in fresh water after swimming and keep softer stones like emerald away from sunscreen and perfume where you can. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth rather than ultrasonic machines, which some gems dislike. Store pieces separately so harder stones do not scratch softer ones.
Can I pick a loose stone and have it set?
Yes. Choose a stone from the case and our bench will set it in a ring or pendant mount, often while you are on island. It is a good middle path between buying finished jewellery and commissioning a full custom piece.
See the Colour

Colour Never Photographs True

Every coloured stone looks different in real light than on a screen. Come to the George Town showroom and turn the stones under the lamp yourself.