About Us

Crafting the Rare and Precious here in Colorado

This company has specialized in creation of beautiful gemstones for over 20 years.  It has been a true passion to work with all this wonderful planet has to offer. This company has always sought to develop an ethical, sustainable, and creative approach to gemstone artistry.

 

Owner/Lapidary Master - Brett Kosnar

Brett has been in the gem industry for his entire life. Starting with a family-owned business that specialized in world class mineral specimens, he became enchanted with the world of gems from a young age. The family was in the heart of the mineral industry and had a mineral named for them, Kosnarite.

He then worked in the mining industry, bringing rock out of the Earth, giving him a greater understanding and appreciation of this world. That knowledge led him to becoming a self-taught faceter and gemstone artist in his teen years, discovering how to shape what the world had to offer. With his study of minerals, Brett has always been passionate about working with the rare and unique stones. His passion for the vast world of gems has driven him to hone his skills at both the stone and metal arts.

His techniques for the faceting of soft stones have set new industry standards. and his particular skill with Fluorite and Rhodochrosite has set him apart for the rare gemstone industry.

Brett's career was influenced by two important men who were great mentors; Dalan Hargrave and Lew Wackler.  They shared a lifetimes knowledge and it has expanded his skills to an amazing level,  

He most recently has added a few AGTA Cutting Edge Award™ to his accomplishments.

AGTA- Cutting Edge Award- 2017 All Other Gemstones

AGTA- Cutting Edge Award- 2020 North America Mined Gemstones

AGTA - Cutting Edge Award- 2021 Innovative Faceting

AGTA- Cutting Edge Award- 2021 Phenomenal Gemstone 

Brett's passion for excellence has led to fun and exciting achievements, such as being a judge for the AGTA Spectrum Awards and his work has also been featured in reputable trade journals such as JCK, GIA, Gem-A and Forbes.