Gembridge
Gembridge is a leading digital trading platform connecting gemstone dealers, jewellers, and collectors across the global market. This coverage examines Gembridgeโs role in shaping the future of online gemstone trading and its impact on UK jewellery businesses. Jewellery Focus reports on platform developments, partnerships, market transparency initiatives, and ethical sourcing standards promoted through Gembridge. Coverage also includes insights into how UK retailers, designers, and suppliers engage with Gembridge to expand their international reach and adapt to the growing digital transformation within the gemstone trade.
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Aug- 2023 -7 AugustRetailers
Gembridge online catalogue hits $100m GMV
Gembridge has announced that the value of gemstones and jewellery listed in its online catalogue has hit $100m for the first time. Luxury continues to be one of the fastest growing segments in the global ecommerce market and the largest sellers on Gembridge now upload over $1m of stock at…
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Mar- 2023 -30 MarchDesigners
Gembridge launches Phenomenal Gems collection
Gembridge has announced the launch of its new Phenomenal Gems collection inspired by unusual optical effects. The Phenomenal Gems collection comprises phenomena such as; Chatoyancy or catโs eye effect in the catโs eye Chrysoberyl, Asterism in the Corundum or change of colour in various gemstones, mainly sapphires, alexandrites and garnets.…
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16 MarchRetailers
Gembridge launches โOut of Africaโ gemstones collection
Digital marketplace Gembridge has launched its โOut of Africaโ collection, inspired by the popular movie and reflecting the romance of coloured gemstones. The collection contains an array of rare and beautiful stones from across the continent, from tourmalines to tsavorites, which are found only in Africa. Africa is one of…
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15 MarchRetailers
Gembridge celebrates 1,250 gemstones sold with no returns
American gem seller Gembridge has celebrated the achievement of selling 1,250 gemstones with no returns. Sales among the 1,250 also includes the biggest transaction so far on the digital marketplace which came in at $220,000 (ยฃ184,127). Gembridge connects customers in 60 countries with the worldโs top 1,000+ suppliers of gemstones…
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Aug- 2021 -5 AugustRetailers
Gembridge unveils new ethical policies
Gembridge has revealed new policies for listing coloured gemstones on its digital trading platform. The policies cover disclosure, ethical practices and responsible sourcing, to support online purchasing and improve transparency within the trade. The new policy โTrade With Trustโ also aims to ensure that the attributes of each stone are…
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Jul- 2021 -20 JulyRetailers
Gembridge raises ยฃ368k in funding
Gembridge has announced that it has raised $500,000 (ยฃ368,000) from professional investors in a second fully funded round of Convertible Note financing. The funds pave the way for further developments that will enable the group to process up to $1bn (ยฃ735m) in transactions each year. This is the second time…
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May- 2021 -10 MayRetailers
Gembridge appoints new Australian ambassador
Gembridge has announced that it has appointed Mark Tremonti as the new group ambassador in Australia to help further develop the business. Tremonti is a dealer in rare gemstones and coloured diamonds, who helped open new gateways to gemstone trade in Asia and helped build trading networks in the US…
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Apr- 2021 -27 AprilRetailers
Gembridge appoints new brand ambassador
Gembridge has announced the appointment of Ioannis Alexandris as brand ambassador for Germany. Alexandris is a gemstone and antique jewellery dealer and communications committee chair for The International Coloured Gemstone Association (ICA). He will join the network of Gembridge industry ambassadors from around the world. He is currently the CEO…
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20 AprilAppointments
Gembridge appoints Chinese ambassador
Gembridge has announced the appointment of Chen Shen, a specialist in Colombian emeralds and a board member of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) to expand its business in China. Shen will join a network of Gembridge industry ambassadors in the United States, Europe, South America, the Middle East and…
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Jan- 2021 -11 JanuaryE-Commerce
Gembridge to protect customers with launch of new escrow account
Gembridge has announced it has opened a U.S. dollar-based escrow account with a Singaporean banking group to provide safe transactions for global buyers and sellers. Gembridge is a regulated marketplace for certified gemstones, pearls and jewellery for a verified community of buyers, sellers and consignees. The company said it will…
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