Welcome, and thanks for visiting The Gemstone Lab! We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve you and help you create a space—whether at home, in your studio, or in your business—that reflects your love of natural beauty and supports your well-being.
The Gemstone Lab started as more than just a business—it started as a lifelong passion.
As a kid, I was always out collecting rocks, stuffing my pockets with whatever interesting stones I could find. I was fascinated by geology—the study of the Earth, rocks, and all the natural wonders beneath our feet. So much so that it was the class I chose in high school when you are allowed to choose which science class you want to take. No lie, I chose Geology.....lol.
That curiosity never left me. Over the years, I’ve become a full-on rock hound, tumbling and polishing stones, and working with lapidary tools to transform rough material into vibrant, polished gemstones.
And now I find myself hunting for rocks with my son and daughter when we go on walks at a Long Island park or at the beach.
There’s something truly satisfying about taking a dull, jagged rock and revealing the beauty hidden inside. That transformation is what hooked me—and it’s what continues to inspire everything we do at The Gemstone Lab.
This business came to life through my love for lapidary and for wanting to create a place to share this love where you can find trusted people who have the knowledge to help and access to the right tools to fuel their own creativity and discovery.
We’re here to share what we’ve learned, offer tools and equipment we believe in, and build a community of rock lovers, polishers, and creators. Whether you're looking to create your first cabochon, upgrade your tumbler, or experiment with a new grit combination, we’re honored to be part of your journey.
At The Gemstone Lab, we live by three core values:
Integrity
We do the right thing. Always. That means honest advice, quality products, and treating every customer the way we’d want to be treated.
Relationships
We believe openness and honesty make for the best relationships—both in business and in life. Our customers, dealers, and vendors are our top priority, period.
Service
Plain and simple, we’re here for YOU. Our goal is to deliver the “wow” factor in service. Whether it’s answering your questions, sourcing a hard-to-find product, or helping you solve a technical issue, we’re driven to provide value at all times.
Thanks again for being here. We’re excited to help you explore, create, and enjoy the world of lapidary just as much as we do.
— Craig Duggan
Founder, The Gemstone Lab