We want to focus on our strengths, sourcing the best stones, and leave jewellery designers and manufacturers to focus on theirs; designing, making and marketing fine jewellery. We have spent generations building trust in the industry, and do not wish to pursue our customers’ clients.

If you are not a trade buyer, we encourage you to check out our sister website, www.haruni.com

You can complete the registration form for a trade account here. We may need some time to verify your trade credentials, and may contact you for further information/proof of identity and/or trade registration. Once verified, you will receive an email with your login credentials.

We limit accounts to members of the trade, to protect your interests as much as ours. Any suspicious activity identified on your account may regrettably result in your access being revoked.

Conflict diamonds, sometimes called blood diamonds, are diamonds sold by rebel and terrorist groups, most prevalent in central and West African nations. TheGemBank is a proud believer in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), and can guarantee that the company only deals with 100% conflict-free diamonds.

Learn more about Conflict-free Diamonds.

All of our stones are certificated where indicated, either by a third party laboratory or graded in house by our experienced gemstone team.

All of our certified gemstones will arrive with their certificates in your packaging.

Yes. We are constantly getting in new stones although it takes a few days to photograph and upload them to our website.

Otherwise we have extensive sources, from which we can find what you are looking for if you can’t currently find it online.

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In general all the stones that appear on the website with a price are available within one of our worldwide offices. Please feel free to ask us about any stone you see on our site so we may check on its availability. If it is not available, we may have a similar stone to offer you!

In House grading refers to stones that have been graded by our in house team and are not accompanied by a recognised laboratory report.

There’s an option to request a certificate for these stones at an additional cost. Please contact us for more information.

Most of the gemstones on the market today have gone through recognised, time-honoured treatments. Unless otherwise stated, all of the gemstones offered by The Gem Bank have received some treatment. Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds that are certified as showing no signs of treatment are rare. The Gem Bank offers many Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds that are certified as not treated. Most of the remainder of our gemstones have only received the minimum treatment to enhance their beauty and durability.

Often we are able to find the stone you are looking for – please Contact Us with your specifications and we will do our best to source the perfect stone/s for you.

Depending in what country your delivery is located, customs may hold your delivery longer than others. Therefore, while we can approximate within a few days on which day your shipment will be delivered, we cannot promise an EXACT date.

TheGemBank reserves the right to delay, pending investigation, or refuse to ship any International order that it determines may be fraudulent. Due to high risk of fraud on International shipments, TheGemBank will not currently ship to the following countries:
Afghanistan
Albania
Angola
Colombia
Cambodia
Congo
Cuba
Egypt
Ethiopia
Iran
Indonesia
Iraq
Lebanon
Lithuania
Libya
Malaysia
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
Syria
Pakistan
The above list of countries is not exhaustive and is subject to change at any time, at our sole discretion. We also reserve the right to refuse shipments to countries that we may have shipped to previously, but which, due to an increase in insurance claims, fraudulent credit card transactions or that country’s revised trade restrictions or import practices, have become a problem for us to ship to.
Depending upon which country we are shipping to, the total cost of your order, including all Duties and Taxes, may increase beyond the original cost quoted. It is the responsibility of each customer to pay all import tariffs, brokerage fees and any other costs related to delivering the product(s) to you. These costs are always passed along to you. In the event you decide you do not want the gemstones, after they’ve ordered, but prior to delivery, we urge you NOT to refuse delivery. If you refuse delivery, you agree to be responsible for all return freight. Accept all deliveries and we will advise you of the proper procedure for returns.
We advise you to check your country’s rules for the import of diamonds and gemstones, TheGemBank takes no responsibility for providing individual information for the rules of any particular country it may be asked to ship to.

No. TheGemBank is responsible for your purchase until you sign for the package at the delivery point.

We ship via FedEx or Malca-Amit – a specialised diamond, gemstone and jewellery courier.

We are happy to ship to any address you choose so long as there is someone there to sign for and accept the package.

Yes, Tax and/or duties may apply to your order. Customers recognised as residing within the United Kingdom will have VAT automatically applied. Internationally, The Gem Bank will not be responsible for any duties, taxes or surcharges levied by the customer’s country.

We recommend that you consult with your local tax official to see what import duties and/or tax you are required to pay in your place of residence.

Shipping costs vary by country, and will be calculated upon checkout.

All prices listed on the website are in US Dollars (USD).

Payment options include debit and credit card, American Express and  Apple Pay/Google Pay via Shopify Payments.

We also accept direct bank transfers (details provided upon checkout), however goods cannot be delivered/collected until proof of a cleared transfer is identified.

The Gem Bank reserves the right to cancel any transaction in the event of suspected fraudulent activity.

By using TheGemBank.com or any related site that has led you to here for the purposes of purchasing Gemstones and/or Diamonds, you acknowledge that your usage is subject to the terms and conditions set out below. Please read through these terms and conditions carefully before using this website as your use of the website will signify your agreement to be bound by them. Also read our Privacy Statement section regarding your personal information.

We Reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time without notice. Any such changes will take effect from when they are posted on the site and will be your responsibility to read them.

• www.thegembank.com (“The Gem Bank”) is owned and operated by International Gemstones Ltd of 39 Greville Street, London EC1N 8PJ, Registered No. 02453589, Major Trading Limited (“Major”), Geneva, Switzerland and DY Diamonds Limited (“DY Diamonds”), Ramat Gan Israel. If you have any queries about these terms and conditions or if you have any comments or complaints on or about our website, you can contact us at [email protected]. All items sold through this website will be invoiced from International Gemstones Ltd. When “The Gem Bank” is used to describe products and services offered, it also includes its partners, International Gemstones Limited and Major Trading SA and DY Diamonds Limited.
• At The Gem Bank, we value our customers and wish to provide them with a positive buying experience that exceeds their expectations. To offer you gemstones of the highest quality, as well as best service possible, all customers need to follow the same rules and guidelines. These policies are intended to make The Gem Bank’s service available to all our customers as consistently and efficiently as possible.
• By continuing to use our website or registering with The Gem Bank as a customer, you are agreeing to all of the terms and conditions as set forth and which may be modified in any way and at any time by The Gem Bank.
• If you have questions about this Terms and Conditions of Use, please contact us via e-mail, telephone or UK Mail at the following addresses:

International Gemstones Ltd, 39 Greville Street, London EC1N 8PJ, United Kingdom
Tel: (+44) 20 72423748
Email: [email protected]

All of The Gem Bank’s website content and/or images, either published in www.thegembank.com or external published media, are intended exclusively for personal use by any visitors and online shoppers and not commercial use. No content, media, or images may be used for any commercial purpose without prior written consent from TheGemBank.com. For any requests or required information, please contact [email protected]

By visiting TheGemBank.com you agree not to reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, or create derivative works from the content, or commercially exploit the company in any way. Visitors and online shoppers are permitted to download, copy, and print any of the content of a TheGemBank.com for personal, non-commercial use only.

This is a revocable license, not a transfer of title, and is subject to the following restrictions:
(a) Visitors are not permitted to modify the content or use it for any commercial purpose.
(b) Visitors are not permitted to disassemble or decompile the content in order to recreate their own version.
(c) Visitors may not remove any copyright, trademark registration, or other proprietary notices from the content.

Furthermore, all visitors agree not to be harmful to TheGemBank or the website www.TheGemBank.com through information gained in the content.

Conflict-Free Diamonds – We are as particular about WHERE our gemstones come from as we are about their quality. Our Diamonds have been purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict, and are in compliance with relevant United Nations Resolutions.

See the UN site on Conflict Diamonds: http://www.un.org/en/ga/62/plenary/diamonds/bkg.shtml

By visiting TheGemBank.com you agree not to reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, or create derivative works from the content, or commercially exploit the company in any way. Visitors and online shoppers are permitted to download, copy, and print any of the content of a TheGemBank.com for personal, non-commercial use only.

This is a revocable license, not a transfer of title, and is subject to the following restrictions:
(a) Visitors are not permitted to modify the content or use it for any commercial purpose.
(b) Visitors are not permitted to disassemble or decompile the content in order to recreate their own version.
(c) Visitors may not remove any copyright, trademark registration, or other proprietary notices from the content.

Furthermore, all visitors agree not to be harmful to TheGemBank or the website www.TheGemBank.com through information gained in the content.

Our primary objective is to provide our customers with as much detailed information as possible about the gemstones we stock; so that you feel entirely comfortable in your purchase. If you have any questions about our gemstones or any other question please contact a member of our staff on + (00) 44 20 72423748

We photograph our gemstones in-house and are proud of our accurate and honest images and descriptions of our gemstones. Since every computer display is configured differently we do not guarantee that every photograph depicts the exact appearance and size of the gemstone.

Most of the gemstones on the market today have gone through recognised, time-honoured treatments. Unless otherwise stated, all of the gemstones offered by TheGemBank have received some treatment. Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds that are certified as showing no signs of treatment are rare. TheGemBank offers many Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds that are certified as not treated.

Most of the remainder of our gemstones have only received the minimum treatment to enhance their beauty and durability.

The Gem Bank’s website is owned and operated by International Gemstones Ltd. Unless otherwise noted, all content, images, designs, texts, graphics, logos, icons, artwork, audio, and video clips included on this website is the property of (or is used under license to) International Gemstones Ltd.

The names “www.thegembank.com“, “The Gem Bank” nor the company logo, may be used for any purpose without prior written consent from International Gemstones Ltd. For any requests or required information, please contact [email protected].

The Privacy Policy describes how The Gem Bank, www.thegembank.com and any associated website, subsidiaries, affiliates, minisite uses the information collected on the website.

Collection and Use of Information

The Gem Bank may collect information sent to us by your computer, mobile phone, or any other access device whether you are a registered user or a guest. The information sent to The Gem Bank includes data on the pages accessed, your computer IP address, device identifiers, the type of operating system used, your location, mobile network information, standard web log data, and more. In addition, The Gem Bank also collects information about your transactions, such as your previous purchases, billing address and shipping address. We highly recommend you save the username and password provided in the email address inserted from TheGemBank in order to access your account and/or shipment details of any ordered products.

Contact information, such as your name, gender, occupation, birthday, marital status, anniversary, address, phone, email, and other similar pieces of information may be collected but will not be shared with a third party. All information is used solely for administrative purposes and the promotion of The Gem Bank. The company will not sell, share, or rent any of this information to any other organization or individual.

User Registration – Orders and Auctions

The Gem Bank requests information from users on order forms. This may include contact information such as customers’ names and shipping addresses, and financial information, such as credit card numbers, expiration dates, etc. This information is used solely for billing purposes, to fill customer orders, and to contact users if the company has trouble processing an order.

Cookies

A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s hard drive containing information about the user. The Gem Bank may use cookies to facilitate customer use of the The Gem Bank’s website. For example, by setting a cookie on the web site, the user needs to log in using a password only once, thereby saving time while on the web site. Users who reject cookies may still browse the website, but their access will be limited in some areas. Cookies also enable The Gem Bank to track and target the interests of users, to enhance their experience on the web site. The Gem Bank’s cookies are in no way linked to any personally identifiable information.

Log Files

We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the web site, track users’ movements, and gather broad demographic information for aggregated use. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.

Sharing Information: The Gem Bank will share aggregated demographic information with partners and advertisers. This information is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person.

The Gem Bank uses an external shipping company to ship orders, and a credit card processing company to bill users for goods and services. These companies do not retain, share, store, or use personally identifiable information for any other purpose.

The Gem Bank partners with other parties to provide specific services. When users sign up for these services, we share names, or other contact information that is necessary for the third-party to provide these services.

The third-party is not allowed to use personally identifiable information except for the purpose of providing these services.

Surveys and Contests

From time to time, our site requests information from users via surveys and contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary. Compliance by users indicates that they are willing to provide the information requested. This may include contact information (such as names and shipping addresses), and demographic information (such as zip codes, ages, etc.). Contact information will be used to notify winners and to award prizes. Survey information will be used to monitor and facilitate customer use of the web site and improve customer satisfaction with the web site.

Security

The www.thegembank.com website takes every precaution to protect user information. When users submit sensitive information via the web site, it is protected both online and offline.

When a registration/order form asks users to enter sensitive information, that information is encrypted and protected using SSL 128 encryption. All of the web site’s secure pages, including the order forms, are indicated by the closed lock icon that appears on the bottom of the page in web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge.

As well as using SSL encryption to protect sensitive information online, The Gem Bank also does everything possible to protect user information offline. Access to all personally identifiable information about customers is kept in company offices, and only those employees who need this information to perform specific jobs, including billing or customer service representatives, are granted access to it. These employees must use password-protected screensavers when they leave their desk. When they return, they must re-enter their password to re-gain access to any restricted information.

Furthermore, all employees are kept informed of company security and privacy practices with regular updates and retraining every quarter, and whenever any new policies are introduced.
Finally, the servers which the company uses to store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. Customers who have any questions about security on the www.thegembank.com web site, can contact us by e-mail at: [email protected].

Correcting and Updating Personal Information

If there are changes to a user’s personally identifiable information (for example, address or zip code), or if a user no longer desires The Gem Bank’s service, the company will provide a way of correcting, updating or removing that user’s personal information from our database. This can usually be done at the member information page or by e-mailing [email protected].

• All rights, including copyright, in this website are owned by or licensed to The Gem Bank. Any use of this website or its contents, including copying or storing it or them in whole or part, other than for your own personal, non-commercial use, is prohibited without our permission. You may not modify, distribute or repost anything on this website for any purpose.
• We have taken care in the preparation of the content of this website, in particular to ensure that prices quoted are correct at the time of publishing and that all goods have been described accurately. However, orders will only be processed if there are no material errors in the description of the goods or their prices as advertised on this website.
• The Gem Bank disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, reliability, or operability or availability of information or material displayed in any and all The Gem Bank’s services results. The Gem Bank disclaims any responsibility or liability for the deletion, failure to store, mis-delivery, or untimely delivery of any information or material. The Gem Bank disclaims any responsibility or liability for any harm resulting from downloading or accessing any information or material on the Internet through The Gem Bank web site or services.
• We try to ensure that this website is free from viruses or defects. However, we cannot guarantee that your use of this website or any websites accessible through it will not cause damage to your computer. It is your responsibility to ensure that the right equipment is available to use the website. Except in the case of negligence on our part, we will not be liable to any person for any loss or damage which may arise to computer equipment as a result of using this website.
• The Gem Bank furthermore requires that its customers who provide Internet-based services to others will fully comply with all applicable laws concerning the privacy of online communications. A customer’s failure to comply with such laws will be in violation of this policy.
• The Gem Bank wishes to emphasise that in accepting its services, customers indemnify The Gem Bank for the violation of any law or The Gem Bank policy that results in loss to The Gem Bank or the bringing of any claim against The Gem Bank. This means that if The Gem Bank is sued because of activities of the customer that violate any law, or this policy, the customer will pay any damages awarded against The Gem Bank, plus costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
• THEGEMBANK WEB SITE AND ALL MATERIALS, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN THEGEMBANK WEB SITE AND SERVICES PROVIDED ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITH NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THEGEMBANK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. THEGEMBANK DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE SECURITY, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND PERFORMANCE OF THE THEGEMBANK WEB SITE OR SERVICES PROVIDED. THEGEMBANK DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADVICE OBTAINED THROUGH THE THEGEMBANK WEB SITE OR SERVICES PROVIDED. THEGEMBANK DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES FOR SERVICES OR GOODS RECEIVED THROUGH OR ADVERTISED ON THE THEGEMBANK WEB SITE OR RECEIVED THROUGH ANY LINKS PROVIDED BY THEGEMBANK, AS WELL AS FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADVICE RECEIVED THROUGH ANY LINKS OR ANY MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDED ON THE THEGEMBANK WEB SITE OR OTHER MEDIA.
• SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
• All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. If the goods you have ordered are not available from stock, we will contact you by e-mail or phone (if you have given us details). You will have the option either to wait until the item is available from stock or to cancel your order.
• The prices payable for goods that you order are as set out on our website. All prices are not inclusive of VAT, which will be added at Checkout depending on the customer’s location.
• Where it is not possible to accept your order to buy goods of the specification and description at the price indicated, we will advise you by email, and offer to sell you the goods of the specification and description at the price stated in the email and will state in the email the period for which the offer or the price remains valid.
• We will take payment upon receipt of your order from your credit or debit card or via Paypal. We accept no liability if a delivery is delayed because you did not give us the correct payment details. If it is not possible to obtain full payment for the goods from you, then we can refuse to process your order and/or suspend any further deliveries to you. This does not affect any other rights we may have.
• You will become the owner of the goods you have ordered when they have been delivered to you. Once goods have been delivered to you they will be held at your own risk and we will not be liable for their loss or destruction.
• Without limiting the foregoing, under no circumstances shall The Gem Bank be held liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting directly or indirectly from acts of nature, forces, or causes beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, Internet failures, computer equipment failures, telecommunication equipment failures, other equipment failures, electrical power failures, strikes, labour disputes, riots, insurrections, civil disturbances, shortages of labour or materials, fires, floods, storms, explosions, acts of God, war, governmental actions, orders of domestic or foreign courts or tribunals, non-performance of third parties, or loss of, or fluctuations in, heat, light, or air conditioning.
• User-Supplied Content
  • All services may be used for lawful purposes only. Through the use of The Gem Bank’s website, you may have access to chat areas, bulletin boards, web pages, email, or other services (“network”) that enable you to send or post materials (“content”) and make that content available to others. You agree not to submit, publish, or display on the network any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, infringing, or threatening content. In addition, you agree not to submit, publish, or display any content that violates any UK or Local laws. You are solely responsible for the content you make accessible through the TheGemBank network. You also agree to not use the service to assist any other person or entity to violate any UK or Local laws, ordinances, or regulations.
  • The Gem Bank is not obligated to monitor the network to examine available content. You hereby acknowledge that if we are made aware of content that is determined to be, in our sole discretion, unacceptable, undesirable, offensive, indecent, obscene, excessively violent or otherwise objectionable, TheGemBank has the right, but not the obligation, to edit, remove or deny access to such content. The Gem Bank may disclose any content or records concerning customer’s account as required, to satisfy any law, regulation, governmental request or court order.
• Network Security
  • You may not use the The Gem Bank’s services, website or network with an attempt to circumvent user authentication or security of any host, network, or account. This includes, but is not limited to, accessing data not intended for your use, logging into a server or account that you are not expressly authorised to access, password cracking, probing the security of other networks in search of a weakness, or violation of any other organisation’s security policy.
  • You may not attempt to interfere or deny service to any user, host, or network. This includes, but is not limited to, flooding, mail “bombing”, or other deliberate attempts to overload or crash a host or network. The Gem Bank will cooperate fully with investigations of violations of systems or network security at other sites, including cooperating with law enforcement authorities in the investigation of suspected criminal violations. Users who violate system or network security may incur criminal or civil liability.
• Commercial Advertising/Mass Mailings
  • You must not use the The Gem Bank’s service, website, network, equipment or any The Gem Bank email address in connection with the transmission of spam, flames, mail “bombs”, or substantially similar, unsolicited email messages. Your domain may not be referenced as originator, intermediary, or reply-to address in any of the above. This prohibition extends to the sending of unsolicited mailings from another service that in any way implicates the use of the The Gem Bank service, website, network, equipment or any The Gem Bank email address.
  • A message is considered unsolicited if it is posted in violation of a newsgroup charter or if it is sent to a recipient who has not requested or invited the message. For purposes of this provision, merely making one’s email address accessible to the public will not constitute a request or invitation to receive messages.
  • If you are found to have violated any of the Terms above, The Gem Bank reserves the right, without further warning, to disable, suspend and/or terminate your account.
  • The Gem Bank solely reserves the right to refuse or cancel service to known spammers.
  • The Gem Bank reserves the right to determine what violates this policy. As such, any violation may result in cancellation of services or accounts without refund.
• Intellectual Property Rights
  • Material accessible to you through The Gem Bank’s web site, network or services may be subject to protection under the UK or other International copyright laws, or laws protecting trademarks, trade secrets or proprietary information. Except when expressly permitted by the owner of such rights, you must not use The Gem Bank services or web site in a manner that would infringe, violate, dilute or misappropriate any such rights, with respect to any material, which you access or receive through the The Gem Bank web site, services or network.
  • If you use a business name in connection with the The Gem Bank’s website, service or similar service, you must not use that name in violation of any trademark, service mark, or similar rights of any third party.
• Refusal of or Involuntary Cancellation of Service or Account
  • The Gem Bank reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse or cancel services or suspend or terminate Accounts.
  • Violation of any of The Gem Bank’s Terms and Conditions of Use could result in a warning, suspension, or possible account termination.
• Account Cancellation
  • To authenticate an account cancellation request, you must email the notice to [email protected] or mail the cancellation notice to The Gem Bank, 39 Greville Street, London EC1N 8PJ, ENGLAND. You must include your account email address, account name and account password
  • For security reasons, we cannot accept cancellation requests over the phone.
• Indemnification
  • Customer agrees that it will protect, indemnify, save and hold The Gem Bank harmless from any and all stipulations, liabilities, losses, expenses and claims, as well as reasonable attorney’s fees, assessed against The Gem Bank, its partners, affiliates, agents, customers, officers, employees and administration that may arise or result from any service provided or performed or agreed to be performed or any product sold by its partners, affiliates, agents, customers, officers, employees, administration or assigns.
  • The customer further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold The Gem Bank harmless against liabilities arising out of (1) any injury to person or property caused by any products sold or distributed in association with The Gem Bank’s web site or services; (2) any material furnished by customer infringing or allegedly infringing on the proprietary rights of a third party; (3) copyright violation and any defective products sold to a customer from The Gem Bank’s web site, service or network.
• Changes in Terms and Conditions of Use
  • The Gem Bank may modify or terminate our services and product offerings from time to time, for any reason and without notice, including the right to terminate, with or without notice, without liability to you, any other customer or any third party.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions of Use from time to time without notice. Please review these Terms each time you visit our web site so that you will be apprised of any changes.
  • If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us.
• Data Protection
  • Customers and prospective customers should be aware that there are inherent security risks in transmitting data, such as emails, credit card, Pay Pal or personal information via the Internet, because it is impossible to safeguard completely against unauthorised access by third parties. Nevertheless, we shall safeguard your data, subject to this cautionary limitation.
  • In particular, personal information will be transmitted via the Internet only if it does not infringe upon third-party rights, unless the respective party has given its prior consent in view of such security risks.
  • Accordingly, as the web site provider, we shall not be held liable for any damages incurred as a consequence of such security risks or for any related acts of omission on our part.
  • As stated elsewhere in these Terms, we strongly oppose the use of any available contact information by a third party for sending unsolicited advertisements (SPAM) to other customers or third parties.
  • As the web site provider, TheGemBank reserves the express right to take legal action against unsolicited mailing or emailing of SPAM and other similar advertising materials. The Gem Bank will report all violators to the appropriate legal authority.
• Communication with The Gem Bank
  • All communication with The Gem Bank shall be made via the contact information provided in these Terms.
• Intellectual Property Policy
  • The Gem Bank retains the right to non-exclusive use of all customer-submitted content, as we see fit, however, same content remains the intellectual property of the customer or its actual owner.
  • The Gem Bank disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for infringements or damages made by its customers in regards to violation of all intellectual property rights. Additionally, The Gem Bank is not liable for any and all lost, damaged, deleted or stolen materials submitted by its customers.
• Waiver
  • TheGemBank’s failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Terms and Conditions of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision, nor any other rights or provisions stated herein.
• Choice of Law
  • The Terms and Conditions of Use stated herein shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the UK, without reference to conflicts of law rules.
  • You expressly consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the courts located in the United Kingdom, for all matters in connection with these Terms and Conditions of Use or your use of The Gem Bank’s web site, services or network.
• Severability of Provisions
  • Any provision (or part thereof) of these Terms and Conditions of Use which may be found invalid, prohibited, or unenforceable, shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition and unenforceability, without invalidating the remainder of the provision or the remaining provisions herein.
  • To the extent permitted by the applicable law, each of the parties hereto (Customer, The Gem Bank) hereby waives any provision of law which prohibits or renders unenforceable any provisions herein in any respect.

Notices

• Unless otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions, all notices from you to us must be in writing and sent to our contact address at 39 Greville Street, London EC1N 8PJ, UNITED KINGDOM and all notices from us to you will be displayed on our website.

Third party rights

• Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, nor shall it confer any rights on a third party.

• The Gem Bank reserves the right to delay, pending investigation, or refuse to ship any International order that it determines may be fraudulent. Due to high risk of fraud on International shipments, TheGemBank will not currently ship to the following countries:
  Afghanistan
  Albania
  Angola
  Colombia
  Cambodia
  Congo
  Cuba
  Egypt
  Ethiopia
  Iran
  Indonesia
  Iraq
  Lebanon
  Lithuania
  Libya
  Malaysia
  Nigeria
  Sierra Leone
  Syria
  Pakistan
• The above list of countries is not exhaustive and is subject to change at any time, at our sole discretion. We also reserve the right to refuse shipments to countries that we may have shipped to previously, but which, due to an increase in insurance claims, fraudulent credit card transactions or that country’s revised trade restrictions or import practices, have become a problem for us to ship to.
• Depending upon which country we are shipping to, the total cost of your order, including all Duties and Taxes, may increase beyond the original cost quoted. It is the responsibility of each customer to pay all import tariffs, brokerage fees and any other costs related to delivering the product(s) to you. These costs are always passed along to you. In the event you decide you do not want the gemstones, after they’ve ordered, but prior to delivery, we urge you NOT to refuse delivery. If you refuse delivery, you agree to be responsible for all return freight. Accept all deliveries and we will advise you of the proper procedure for returns.
• We advise you to check your country’s rules for the import of diamonds and gemstones, The Gem Bank takes no responsibility for providing individual information for the rules of any particular country it may be asked to ship to.

We ship worldwide on a daily basis. Depending on your location and the value of the item you purchase, your item will be sent via FedEx or Malca-Amit. All client details, including shipping addresses, must match the authorization information of the credit card used. If you would like your shipment sent to a non-confirmed address, you can arrange to add an “alternative confirmed address” with your credit card company. Please call us at 0207-099-3786 or email us if you have any questions regarding shipping. If paying by wire transfer we will ship anywhere you request. Signature is REQUIRED for all deliveries. Customers are responsible for all items after the package has been signed for.

All deliveries are sent to street addresses only. PO Boxes are not accepted as shipping destinations.
Saturday delivery is not available for international shipments.

International shipments may be subject to customs fees, import duties, taxes, and other charges. These additional charges required for customs clearance are the responsibility of the recipient. Please contact us to clarify what amount (if any) might be due for import duties in your country.

Tax and/or duties may apply to your order. Customers recognised as residing within the United Kingdom will have VAT automatically applied. Internationally, The Gem Bank will not be responsible for any duties, taxes or surcharges levied by the customer’s country.

We recommend that you consult with your local tax official to see what import duties and/or tax you are required to pay in your place of residence.

Payment options include debit and credit card, American Express and  Apple Pay/Google Pay via Shopify Payments.

We also accept direct bank transfers (details provided upon checkout), however goods cannot be delivered/collected until proof of a cleared transfer is identified.

The Gem Bank reserves the right to cancel any transaction in the event of suspected fraudulent activity.

Tax and/or duties may apply to your order. Customers recognised as residing within the United Kingdom will have VAT automatically applied. Internationally, The Gem Bank will not be responsible for any duties, taxes or surcharges levied by the customer’s country.

We recommend that you consult with your local tax official to see what import duties and/or tax you are required to pay in your place of residence.

For Loose Gemstone and Finished Jewellery Orders:

We offer a 21 day inspection period for you to review your stone order. The 21 day period begins when you sign for and receive your item from the shipping carrier. If you are not completely satisfied with your item, you can return it for a full refund, as long as the item you are returning is not damaged or worn from regular use. While you have possession of any item you are fully responsible for its value and care.

Please note: Loose gemstones will not be accepted for a refund if they have been set, scratched, chipped, fractured, weigh differently or have been altered in any way. We strongly recommend that you do not set your gemstone with another jeweller until you fully intend to purchase it.

If you have any specific questions regarding returns, please call us at (+44) 207-242-3748 or email us at [email protected].

Refunds will be issued in the same method by which it was received, meaning the original form of payment. In the event of a refund, approved refunds will reflect the amount of the transaction as mentioned on the invoice provided by The Gem Bank. The Gem Bank is not responsible for any additional fees or charges applied by the banks, any duties, VAT, taxes, or surcharges that may be levied by the customer’s country of importation, or any other parties throughout the process.

If TheGemBank chooses to authorise a refund after 30-days from the purchased date, 10% of the total cost will be deducted for any expenses paid. After 30 days from the point a loose diamond or piece of jewellery is reserved, if a customer neglects to complete the payment installations, The Gem Bank reserves the right to cancel the reservation and return the fees paid, minus a $300.00 handling fee.

If you have purchased an item that you would like to return, you must contact us to confirm your intention. Do not send in a return unless you have contacted our office. All shipments will be refused and returned to sender if not authorised in advance.

Depending on the value of the item you are returning, you will be given special instructions on how to send in a return.

Items returned MUST be in the same new condition as they were when they were delivered to you. We will NOT accept damaged items. Please review our return policies before requesting to return an item.

A refund will be issued after we receive your return. Shipping costs cannot be refunded. If you paid by credit card, the charge will be credited back to your card. If you paid by wire transfer,  we will contact you to nominate your preferred payment account.

In order to deter potential theft, please do not write any words on the package shipping label that may allude to the contents of the package (such as gems, sapphires, jewellery, etc.). Do not declare the exact nature of the contents you are sending. If required by customs or the shipping company, specify the item is an “Antique Sample” or “Rock Crystal Sample”.

Send returns to:
Haruni Brothers Ltd
39 Greville Street
London
EC1N 8PJ
ENGLAND

Please Note: NO insurance coverage OR value is to be declared on returned items. Our insurance company will issue insurance coverage on the return shipment once a return has been authorised.

TheGemBank.com

TheGemBank.com is the online arm of International Gemstones Ltd, based in London, England. Major Trading Ltd is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and DY Diamonds based in Ramat Gan, Israel. As you will see below, the Haruni family has been working in the jewellery business in the UK since 1951, but our roots in the business go further back than that.

Today, with a focus on high quality Gemstones and Fancy Coloured Diamonds, we have brought our collection to the online frontier. Through our network of offices, we are able to service our customers worldwide. By shopping on TheGemBank.com, you can see one of the biggest inventories of Rubies, Sapphires and Fancy Coloured Diamonds online. As a customer of TheGemBank.com, you are moving one giant step closer to the source of Gemstones and Coloured diamonds.

The Haruni Business

In 1951, Elie Haruni together with his brothers Mat and Aaron started working out of London’s famous jewellery quarter in Hatton Garden. From humble beginnings and with a pioneering spirit, they travelled the world sourcing gemstones for fine jewellers. Their company EMDA International became a name synonymous with fine Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds, servicing fine jewellers around the world. Since then we have learned what jewellers want, but more than that, what it takes to make fine jewellery. International Gemstones is still in the family’s London headquarters in Hatton Garden, and is able to supply and source gemstones for all our customers. By being at the heart of Hatton Garden, we are also able to make jewellery of the highest standard that London is famous for.

The Haruni Family

Our family has been involved in the gem business since 1951, pioneering in the field of gemstone supply out of London and the Far East. In 1985 we opened our Major Trading office to service the demands of the Swiss watch and jewellery market. We subsequently opened our office in Israel in 1995, keeping us at the heart of the diamond industry until today. The Gem Bank was created 2010 to support our online activities.

Our main focus has always been on service, sourcing and stocking fine gemstones and diamonds for our customers to call on when they need them. This enables the jeweller and watchmaker to keep their own inventory to a minimum, better manage their cash flow by only tying up capital in stock they are manufacturing, and focus on the creative and selling side of their business, knowing that their sourcing needs can be taken care of by us.

For the consumer, you can source Gemstones and Coloured diamonds from a trusted source at competitive prices.

We specialise in colour:

• larger single rubies, sapphires and fancy coloured diamonds
• exclusive layouts of stones to inspire jewellery designers at every level
• smaller calibrated fine gemstones to help you buy what you need in the colours you want
• coloured diamonds of all shapes and sizes
• precision cut gemstones and diamonds for the watch and fine jewellery sector
• gemstones and jewellery for buyers at every level around the world, shipped free and fully guaranteed