Fine Minerals, Gemstones, and Rough
Our mission
Gemstones have captivated humanity for millennia. From the Romans who believed diamonds were fallen stars, to the Greeks who saw them as the tears of gods, gems have long been symbols of beauty, power, and love. Though their value is now often determined by market demand, their true worth transcends price, shaped by personal, cultural, and symbolic meanings.
At Ex Lapidus (Latin for "out of stone"), we are committed to offering high-quality gems at reasonable prices. Whether you're a professional jeweler or a hobbyist, our goal is to share the timeless beauty of gemstones while supporting the lapidary arts with valuable resources and information.
As gemologist Antoinette Matlins put it, "There is something special and everlasting about nature’s creation of minerals and rocks." We invite you to explore that beauty with us.
A blue, faceted, 3D diamond-shaped gemstone on a textured gray surface.
A rectangular pink gemstone with cut facets reflecting light, placed on a textured surface.
A faceted purple gemstone with a pear shape on a dark surface.
A golden, faceted gemstone or glass bead with an intricate, geometric cut, resting on a textured, rust-colored surface.
A pink faceted gemstone with a round cut, placed on a gray textured surface.
A pink, square-cut gemstone with intricate facets resting on a gray surface.
A purple, faceted crystal or gemstone resting on a textured, gray surface.
A yellow faceted gemstone or crystal on a textured gray surface.