368 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
859.278.3108

Your Brilliant Choice Awaits

Your Brilliant Choice Awaits

The Customer Experience

Family owned and operated since 1989, our store always provides beautiful jewelry that exceed the expectations of our customers. We specialize in rings, earrings, pendants, plus custom handcrafted pieces.

Education on our Jewelry

When you visit our store and choose a quality gem or stone, we share educational insight so you know the jewelry's source and value, as well as the process of crafting our fine jewelry.

Financing Available

The cost of the gem or stone should never prevent any customer from acquiring a memorable, handcrafted piece from our store. That's why we offer financing options, subject to credit approval. Contact us today to learn more.

Your trusted jewelry experts.

Gem Source was founded in 1989 by Jim Salyer in Lexington, Kentucky with an emphasis on high quality, genuine and colored gems - including sapphires, emeralds, diamonds, and more - in addition to finely crafted custom jewelry.

Gem Source started and continues to be a family-operated store. Jim ensures quality in each piece of jewelry. In addition, he focuses on the customer experience and education around his gems and stones. You will learn something new each time you visit his store.

Quality First in Each Crafted Piece

As members of the prestigious organizations listed below, Gem Source is committed to an international network of jewelry professionals who adhere to the strictest standards of quality and ethical trade practices.

We are proud members of:

  • Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Alumni Association
  • Jewelers of America (JA)
  • American Gem Trade Association (AGTA)

For any inquiries on available items and featured jewelry, be sure to visit our store in Lexington, Kentucky. You may also contact us using our Contact Form.

We thank you for taking the time to visit Gem Source.

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Gem Source Spotlight

Owner Jim Salyer is a registered GIA gemologist. Together with his wife Gerry and their two sons, Ian and Lucas, they share the fascinating world of jewelry in-person and their online community.

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Mary Baron
5 days ago
I had a pendant made at Gem Source that is very special to me. Jim at Gem Source took my vision and made it happen. I couldn’t wear my wedding ring of 54 year... read more
Morgan G
a month ago
My husband and I were highly impressed with Jim and the quality of gems available. He is quite the expert and it is apparent that he enjoys sharing his knowled... read more
Anita Mcguire
2 months ago
Jim, Jeri and family are expert gemologists that perform excellent, top quality work ! I trust them implicitly for purchases, repairs, costs are fair and most... read more
Blake Marshall
5 months ago
My fiancé and I cannot recommend this company enough! We both walked into the ring and diamond shopping realm completely uneducated. After going to a couple pl... read more
Drew Greenlee
5 months ago
Gem Source was wonderful from start to finish. From buying an engagement ring to then making custom wedding bands for both of us, this family owned and operat... read more
joe tackett
7 months ago
Incredible experience working with all of the Salyer family in one way or another throughout the process of finding the perfect ring for my fiancee. They are a... read more
Francine Cortes
8 months ago
Gem Source was an absolute joy to work with during one of the most special moments of my life—my engagement. I am beyond happy with the quality of my ring; it ... read more
Topher Cage
8 months ago
You raggedy clowns know your son is messing with a married mother of 3 beautiful children. Low morals. Selling wedding rings but teaching your children to brea... read more
Courtney
9 months ago
Brian Gandee
9 months ago
I can not recommend this place enough! My mom gave me an old ring of hers that didn’t have stones. I talked to Luke and he took care of me! He was very informa... read more
James Doll
10 months ago
I’ve been going to Gem Source for many years customer service is second to none and an outstanding knowledge of their trade!!!
Alexis
10 months ago
They are professional, reliable, and efficient. I’m so glad I found them! They helped me resize my engagement ring, and it came back looking even more shiny an... read more
Bonny Stewart
10 months ago
Had the best experience here when looking for engagement and bands set! We found a set we loved here but wanted some changes to type of stone and metal. Jim go... read more
Stephanie Depa
10 months ago
The owners created a gorgeous custom necklace with a diamond from an heirloom. They designed earrings to match for a special occasion. Pleasant owners. Helpful... read more
Matt Howard
a year ago
Jim was excellent to work with. My fiance and I did not know too much about diamonds/rings and Jim spent over an hour with us going over the basics, and then s... read more
Jared Morton
a year ago
They know nothing about real gemology and are true rip off artists they will try and steal from you. Never do business with them if you are a serious collecto... read more
Ballard Shumate
a year ago
Sarah Allen
a year ago
Have used them twice to fix necklaces and they have always been amazing. Wonderful service & extremely kind. I recommend them highly!
Connie Underwood
a year ago
I love this store. Their jewelry is absolutely lovely. Jim creates jewelry you’d love to own.I have both purchased new items and had others repaired at Gem S... read more
Bucks B
a year ago
Luke and the team at Gem Source were a pleasure to work with. They went above and beyond to repair our ring and to fit it with a beautiful replacement diamond... read more
Kimberly Beckett
a year ago
Gem source is a very trusted place of business. Anytime I think jewelry, this establishment is my go to. They’re dependable, , kind, and beyond helpful. I’ve a... read more
John Hughes
a year ago
Ava Taylor
a year ago
Michelle Edwards
a year ago
Greg Grayson
a year ago
I can't say enough positive words about Jim and his team at Gem Source. He helped me design an upgraded wedding ring for my beautiful bride for our 20 year ann... read more
Gary B
a year ago
Jim was extremely helpful in both engagement and wedding band designs. He located diamonds that met our requests, and then provided the finished products to m... read more
Stacie Ingram
a year ago
Fantastic!!!!
Malory Toothaker
a year ago
Recently had my original marquis wedding set upgraded and refreshed, could not be happier with the results!!! The Salyer’s patiently answered all my questions ... read more
Thomas Downs
2 years ago
Jim was terrific throughout the process of picking out an anniversary ring for my wife. The ring was better than we could have expected! We will be back and re... read more
Rhonda Scott
3 years ago
We needed a solitaire set in a new white gold band. Gem Source expedited and delivered. We appreciate their kind, considerate customer service and their comm... read more
Briget Whitaker
3 years ago
Jim was just fantastic to work with! He was able to duplicate a family ring for me and it was stunning. Jim is very knowledgeable and professional and delive... read more
Rebecca Doehring
3 years ago
Working with Jim was such a pleasure. He worked hard to create a replica of a family ring & absolutely perfected it. 🙏🏼💞 The customer service & wor... read more
Amanda Higginbotham
3 years ago
Gem source was able to repair and resize my wedding set on site in less than 48 hours. The bands were misshapen from years of wear and the stone was becoming l... read more
Amy Worthington Johnson
3 years ago
If you are looking for one of a kind, new or upgrade i have no doubt Jim at Gem Source can make it happen. Jim did a wonderful job finding the perfect diamond ... read more
Ashley Backer
3 years ago
A family owned and operated jewelry store in Lexington where genuine kindness and top notch service are exemplified! Jim created rings for my daughters that ar... read more
Will Smith
3 years ago
I HIGHLY recommend Gem Source. Knowing that purchasing an engagement ring is an important life decision, Jim takes the time to educate, listen, and recommend t... read more
Cookie Miller
3 years ago
I have to say I am so grateful I chose the team at Gem Source to design my customer ring. Jim managed to use diamonds I had that were very sentimental to me a... read more
Michael Cole
3 years ago
Gem Source Inc. is one of those companies where the saying "Do NOT judge a book by its cover" comes into play. When you first walk in, the Jewelry shop is a bi... read more
Nate Smith
4 years ago
Got my fiancee's ring here a few months back and they were great. Super helpful and reasonably priced.
Jaelyn Spera
4 years ago
Wonderful, trustworthy customer service. Jim and his family are amazing!
Eileen Closterman
4 years ago
I wish I had known about the services offered at Gem years ago. I had been taking my diamond jewelry twice a year to the store where originally purchased for i... read more
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Saturday & Sunday - Closed

368 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
859.278.3108

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