About John and Laura

John and Laura Ramsey are two of the most well-known and respected names in the field of gemstones and jewelry. They began their career in the wholesale gem and jewelry trade, visiting some of the world’s leading gem mining districts in Thailand, Brazil, Sri Lanka, and East Africa, and working one on one with private collectors who wanted dramatic and important gemstone jewelry and extensive loose gemstone portfolios. From there, their journey expanded to television home shopping audiences in the United States, Great Britain, and Canada, through which they gained millions of loyal “Gems at Large” viewers and other clients. To this day, they continue to hear from friends and customers about how grateful they are for their enviable and timeless collections. As a team, John and Laura have created countless high-quality, custom jewelry pieces—a blending of John’s expertise in rare and exotic gemstones coupled with Laura’s exquisite talent for design. They likewise co-wrote three books on the world of gemstones and travel, including The Collector/Investor Handbook of Gems, The Gem Collector’s Handbook, and Gem Chronicles: The Early Years, all of which continue to be sought after and consulted by gem enthusiasts worldwide.