Skip to primary navigationSkip to main contentSkip to footer
  • Toggle Search Menu
  • (419) 782-4061
Stambaugh Jewelers logo
  • Toggle Search Menu
  • Toggle My Account Menu
  • Toggle My Wishlist
  • Toggle Shopping Cart Menu
  • Engagement
    Shop Now
    Shop Engagement RingsGet Engaged TodayWomen's Wedding BandsMen's Wedding BandsAnniversary Gift GuideAntwerp DiamondsDiamond EducationLab-Grown Diamond EducationLooking for Something Custom?Wedding Planning Checklist
    Shop by Brand
    Allison KaufmanDoraGabriel & CoOstbyeRegoRomance
    Engagement at Stambaughs
    Engagement at Stambaughs
    Shop Gabriel & Co
    Shop Gabriel & Co

    Explore All Engagement
  • Women
    Shop by Category
    Fashion RingsPendantsEarringsBraceletsPearl JewelryWatchesWedding BandsGiftwareColored Gemstones
    Shop by Brand
    Allison KaufmanCharles GarnierChathamCitizen Eco DriveELLEGabriel & CoGalateaLuvente
    Imperial PearlsT. JazelleKendra ScottLafonnLeslie'sOstbye
    Shop Gabriel Fashion
    Shop Gabriel Fashion

    Explore All Women
  • Men
    Shop by Category
    RingsWatchesMen's JewelryColored Gemstones
    Shop by Brand
    OstbyeTokens and IconsINOXCitizen
    Shop Wedding Bands
    Shop Wedding Bands
    Shop All Men's
    Shop All Men's

    Explore All Men
  • Custom
  • Our Story
    About Us
    About Us
    Meet Our Team
    Meet Our Team
    What's Going On
    What's Going On
    To Antwerp
    To Antwerp

    Explore All Our Story
  • Jewelry Education
    Diamond EducationLab Grown Diamond EducationGemstone EducationJewelry CareEngagementsAnniversary GuidePrecious MetalsSpirit Gem Quiz
    Services
    Jewelry RepairWatch RepairEngravingPayment OptionsJewelry InsuranceAppraisal ServicesBuying & Selling GoldEar Piercing
    More
    Contact UsRefer a FriendWork For UsOur BlogSezzle: How It WorksEventsStambaugh CouplesTestimonialsAntwerp Diamond Trip
  1. Home
  2. Blog
  3. Colored Gemstones
  4. Stunning Specimens - Roger Dery Gemstones
Colored Gemstones

Stunning Specimens - Roger Dery Gemstones

Published: Nov 30
Stunning Specimens - Roger Dery Gemstones
Author: 
Cara

Specimens?

When we hear the word “specimen,” we think of blood tests, scientific testing, and archeological findings. The world of Gemstone Specimens, however, is far more intriguing, stunningly gorgeous, and as wide as it is deep.

Before gem faceting became an art, gemstones were appreciated in their natural form, what we gem nerds call their “crystal structure.” This is one of Rachel Dery’s (daughter of award-winning gemstone cutter, Roger Dery) favorite things to talk about so we’ll let her share their newest collection, curated by Rachel herself.

Hi! It's Rachel Dery.

I love to share about the anatomy of gemstones and their external appearance apart from any human changes. Sometimes, gemstones in their natural state have a rustic, unadulterated, pure beauty that is almost a sin to touch. Most gems are enhanced by faceting, the reason why the art of gem faceting exists! Their skin may be too abraded to see the color clearly and their shape may not effectively show off the gem’s natural sparkle. Faceting sets off their best characteristics and seeks to put on display as much intrinsic beauty as possible.

Specimens are gemstones that already have a unique, one-of-a-kind appearance and don’t need any human adjustments. We are excited to present the newest collection of Roger Dery Gems: Stunning Specimens! Often, their defining feature is their crystal structure. A gem’s crystal structure is the shape of the crystal that we can see with human eyes, which is a reflection of the gem’s internal chemical composition and atomic structure. Every gem has a different crystal structure!   Look at the difference between the (L to R) Tanzanite, Spinel and Sapphire specimens.  

Tanzanite specimenSpinel specimenSapphire specimen

Sometimes, a specimen’s beauty is not in its perfect textbook structure, but in the story it tells about its journey to reach human hands. For example, the Ruby specimen below tells a story of a long and arduous journey to reach humans. The path it took ate chunks out of its structure and the mottled texture of its surface tells us it came into contact with other hard rocks.

Ruby specimen

Sometimes, a specimen’s beauty is in the insight it gives us to its original home. When a specimen is found with part of its host rock, the original rock it formed on, it lets us dream about the location and conditions under which it grew, like this Merelani Mint Garnet specimen.

Merelani Mint Garnet

If you would like to view Rachel's gemstone specimens, or any of Roger Dery's beautifully precision cut gemstones, please message through our website, call us, or contact us via social media.  We'll be happy to make them available to you. 

Categories
Jewelry Care6Men's JewelryColored Gemstones5Diamonds2Fashion3Engagement Rings2Jewelry 101Custom Jewelry
  • Previous Article
  • Next Article
Downtown Defiance
512 Clinton Street
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-4061
Store Information
Services
  • Jewelry Repair
  • Engraving
  • Financing
  • Appraisals
  • Gold Buying
  • Ear Piercing
  • Custom Jewelry Design
Information
  • FAQs
  • Refer a Friend
  • Join Our Team
  • Blog
  • Return & Shipping Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
Designers
  • Allison Kaufman
  • Belle Etoile
  • Charles Garnier Paris
  • Citizen Eco Drive
  • Gabriel & Co
  • Imperial Pearls
  • Kendra Scott
  • Luvente
  • Romance Diamond
  • T. Jazelle
Jewelry
  • Anniversary Gift Ideas
  • Birthday Gift Ideas
  • Gifts Under $500
  • Gifts Under $1000
  • Religious Jewelry
  • Staff Favorites
  • Graduation Gift Ideas
  • Father's Day Gift Ideas
  • Mother's Day Gift Ideas
  • Engagement Rings
  • Wedding Bands
  • Fashion Rings
  • Pendants
  • Earrings
  • Pearl Jewelry
  • Bracelets
  • Watches
  • Men's Fashion
  • Childrens Jewelry
  • Mother's Jewelry
  • Giftware
  • Kendra Scott
  • GIA
  • IJO
  • RJO
  • JOA
  • Jewelers Mutual
  • IJO
  • IJO

© 2025 Stambaugh Jewelers. All Rights Reserved. Website designed, maintained, and hosted by Punchmark. Accessibility Statement.

Learn how we use cookies in our Privacy Policy or manage cookie preferences.