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Natural Gemstone Sourcing Service & Fees

For personal jewellery or a collection, define the gemstone species, colour, size, clarity and budget before beginning a search. The sourcing tiers seek natural untreated stones according to the specification agreed for your project. Compare the selection criteria and service fee separately from the gemstone price, laboratory testing, shipping and other external costs.

Interface language only. Service and consultation languages follow your selected package.

01 / Working together

From your goal to a clearly agreed scope

Clear inputs and shared expectations keep the work focused, from the first conversation to the final files.

  1. Choose & prepare

    Pick a starting package and prepare your goals, source materials and questions using the brief builder below.

  2. Agree the details

    Confirm the scope, deliverables, price, payment terms and schedule in writing. Work starts once the agreement and required information are in place.

  3. Review & receive

    Share consolidated feedback within the revision rounds of your selected package. Review the agreed deliverables and receive your final files under the payment terms.

02 / Information to prepare

Prepare for the conversation

Prepare a useful first message in a few steps. Copy or download your brief, then share it in your conversation with @KrisFastwork.

  • Gemstone species, quantity, intended use and any jewellery design
  • Colour references, size in carats and millimetres, shape and clarity tolerance
  • Two or three priorities, firm requirements, flexible attributes and origin preferences

Need a combination or something beyond the listed scope? Describe it in your brief. Final pricing, timing and any external costs are agreed in writing before work begins.

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03 / Package

Explore the packages

These are separate Fastwork listings with their own tiers and scope. Prices may differ from the six studio packages above. Review the tier details and confirm your quotation with Kris.

Fastwork · FW01

Natural Gemstone Sourcing — 1. CLASSIC ELEGANCE — Accessible Natural Beauty

Source natural untreated gemstones for personal wear or new collectors. Prioritise a preferred colour and value, accepting natural inclusions or unevenness and flexibility in size and shape to suit the budget.

Starting price
฿8,000
Turnaround
5 days (listing estimate)
Revisions
2 rounds within agreed scope

Included scope

Source natural untreated gemstones for personal wear or new collectors. Prioritise a preferred colour and value, accepting natural inclusions or unevenness and flexibility in size and shape to suit the budget.

Deliverables

Natural and untreated: no heat or other enhancement.; Preferred colour tone with flexibility in saturation, intensity and uniformity.; Acceptable visible natural inclusions, assessed for the intended use.; Standard sizes and shapes with multiple options within budget.; Value and beauty without restricting country of origin.

Languages

Confirm the language scope with Kris

Information to prepare

  • Gemstone species, quantity, intended use and any jewellery design
  • Colour references, size in carats and millimetres, shape and clarity tolerance
  • Two or three priorities, firm requirements, flexible attributes and origin preferences
  • Preferred laboratory, viewing needs, gemstone budget and separate sourcing budget
  • Deadline, delivery country and flexibility in search duration

Exclusions & limits

Starting prices cover sourcing for one gemstone to the agreed specification. The gemstone itself, laboratory fees, shipping and external costs are excluded. Pairs, sets and additional services are quoted before work.

Schedule details

Days as displayed in the Fastwork package field. Confirm the agreed calendar and start conditions with Kris.

Fastwork · FW02

Natural Gemstone Sourcing — 2. SIGNATURE SELECTION — Distinctive Colour for a Favourite Piece

Select natural untreated gemstones with preferred colour, species-appropriate clarity and brilliance in wear. Flexibility in size, shape and origin balances natural beauty and budget.

Starting price
฿18,000
Turnaround
5 days (listing estimate)
Revisions
2 rounds within agreed scope

Included scope

Select natural untreated gemstones with preferred colour, species-appropriate clarity and brilliance in wear. Flexibility in size, shape and origin balances natural beauty and budget.

Deliverables

Natural and untreated, under the same condition used at all service levels.; Colour close to the reference selected by the client.; Clarity suitable for the species, with minor inclusions that do not reduce overall beauty.; Face-up appearance and brilliance appropriate for jewellery.; Usable dimensions and proportions for a ring, pendant or earrings.; Weight, shape or origin may be adjusted by agreement to control the budget.

Languages

Confirm the language scope with Kris

Information to prepare

  • Gemstone species, quantity, intended use and any jewellery design
  • Colour references, size in carats and millimetres, shape and clarity tolerance
  • Two or three priorities, firm requirements, flexible attributes and origin preferences
  • Preferred laboratory, viewing needs, gemstone budget and separate sourcing budget
  • Deadline, delivery country and flexibility in search duration

Exclusions & limits

Starting prices cover sourcing for one gemstone to the agreed specification. The gemstone itself, laboratory fees, shipping and external costs are excluded. Pairs, sets and additional services are quoted before work.

Schedule details

Days as displayed in the Fastwork package field. Confirm the agreed calendar and start conditions with Kris.

Fastwork · FW03

Natural Gemstone Sourcing — 3. PRESTIGE COLLECTION — Natural Collector Quality

Seek natural untreated collector gemstones with attractive colour, good transparency and cutting that supports beauty. Balance size and budget, examining individual characteristics and laboratory information before purchase.

Starting price
฿45,000
Turnaround
7 days (listing estimate)
Revisions
3 rounds within agreed scope

Included scope

Seek natural untreated collector gemstones with attractive colour, good transparency and cutting that supports beauty. Balance size and budget, examining individual characteristics and laboratory information before purchase.

Deliverables

Natural and untreated, selected using relevant laboratory findings.; Collector colour criteria: agreed tone, intensity and saturation.; Face-up clarity with inclusions that are not prominent to the naked eye.; Acceptable internal features, considering position and suitability for use.; Cut proportions that support the colour and beauty of the material.; Flexible weight to maintain colour and clarity within budget.; Individual character; a preferred origin may be specified.

Languages

Confirm the language scope with Kris

Information to prepare

  • Gemstone species, quantity, intended use and any jewellery design
  • Colour references, size in carats and millimetres, shape and clarity tolerance
  • Two or three priorities, firm requirements, flexible attributes and origin preferences
  • Preferred laboratory, viewing needs, gemstone budget and separate sourcing budget
  • Deadline, delivery country and flexibility in search duration

Exclusions & limits

Starting prices cover sourcing for one gemstone to the agreed specification. The gemstone itself, laboratory fees, shipping and external costs are excluded. Pairs, sets and additional services are quoted before work.

Schedule details

Days as displayed in the Fastwork package field. Confirm the agreed calendar and start conditions with Kris.

Fastwork · FW04

Natural Gemstone Sourcing — 4. IMPERIAL RARITY — Exceptional Size, Colour & Scarcity

Select large natural untreated gemstones retaining vivid colour, transparency and cutting quality. Focus on stones combining several rare attributes for significant jewellery and collectors.

Starting price
฿75,000
Turnaround
10 days (listing estimate)
Revisions
3 rounds within agreed scope

Included scope

Select large natural untreated gemstones retaining vivid colour, transparency and cutting quality. Focus on stones combining several rare attributes for significant jewellery and collectors.

Deliverables

Natural and untreated: no heating or enhancement of colour or clarity.; Large size for the species, with minimum weight and face-up dimensions.; Vivid colour in the agreed tone, considering uniformity.; High transparency; restrict inclusions that obstruct light or beauty.; Brilliance: reduce choices with excessive dark areas or windowing.; Compare colour and brilliance under multiple light conditions using available information.; Preserve colour, clarity and size together, with flexibility in origin.

Languages

Confirm the language scope with Kris

Information to prepare

  • Gemstone species, quantity, intended use and any jewellery design
  • Colour references, size in carats and millimetres, shape and clarity tolerance
  • Two or three priorities, firm requirements, flexible attributes and origin preferences
  • Preferred laboratory, viewing needs, gemstone budget and separate sourcing budget
  • Deadline, delivery country and flexibility in search duration

Exclusions & limits

Starting prices cover sourcing for one gemstone to the agreed specification. The gemstone itself, laboratory fees, shipping and external costs are excluded. Pairs, sets and additional services are quoted before work.

Schedule details

Days as displayed in the Fastwork package field. Confirm the agreed calendar and start conditions with Kris.

Fastwork · FW05

Natural Gemstone Sourcing — 5. SOVEREIGN RESERVE — Exceptional Stones for Special Collections

Source rare natural untreated gemstones with exceptional colour, high clarity and rare size, plus a preferred origin or special characteristic for collectors and fine jewellery.

Starting price
฿120,000
Turnaround
15 days (listing estimate)
Revisions
4 rounds within agreed scope

Included scope

Source rare natural untreated gemstones with exceptional colour, high clarity and rare size, plus a preferred origin or special characteristic for collectors and fine jewellery.

Deliverables

Natural and untreated with testing requirements appropriate to the species.; Exceptional colour with explicit accepted hue, tone and saturation ranges.; Strict clarity limits for inclusions affecting beauty or transparency.; Rare weight and prominent face-up dimensions for the species.; Refined cutting: proportions, symmetry, brilliance and overall appearance.; Specified origin, supported by laboratory evidence where determination is possible.; Colour, clarity, size and principal requirements must coexist in one stone.; Review provenance or transaction records the seller can disclose.; Agree laboratory and test type before purchase.; Coordinate multiple-light images and actual viewing under agreed conditions.

Languages

Confirm the language scope with Kris

Information to prepare

  • Gemstone species, quantity, intended use and any jewellery design
  • Colour references, size in carats and millimetres, shape and clarity tolerance
  • Two or three priorities, firm requirements, flexible attributes and origin preferences
  • Preferred laboratory, viewing needs, gemstone budget and separate sourcing budget
  • Deadline, delivery country and flexibility in search duration

Exclusions & limits

Starting prices cover sourcing for one gemstone to the agreed specification. The gemstone itself, laboratory fees, shipping and external costs are excluded. Pairs, sets and additional services are quoted before work.

Schedule details

Days as displayed in the Fastwork package field. Confirm the agreed calendar and start conditions with Kris.

Full service description & published conditions

🇬🇧 Gemstone Sourcing Service Description ** Package prices cover the sourcing service only and exclude the cost of the gemstone itself. ** Our service helps you assess each gemstone’s documented origin and natural status, with options ranging from stones for personal wear to exceptional stones suitable for consideration at international auctions. We provide professional gemstone sourcing and verification services from trusted origins such as Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Africa, directly in collaboration with mine owners and certified gem dealers. Each gemstone is carefully selected according to your budget, specification, and certification requirements (AIGS, GIT, AIG, Lotus). 🌟 Why Choose Our Sourcing Service Over Doing It Yourself 🔹 Direct Mine Access: Work with verified mine owners and local suppliers for authentic stones. 🔹 Quality & Authenticity Assurance: Avoid treated or synthetic gemstones through expert field inspection. 🔹 Certified Guarantee: Each gemstone can be lab-certified by AIGS, GIT, AIG, or Lotus Gemology. 🔹 Save Time & Travel Costs: We provide full video and documentation for selection before purchase. 🔹 Negotiation Advantage: Our sourcing experts ensure fair pricing and trusted transactions. 🔹 End-to-End Handling: From on-site selection to lab verification and international delivery.

All tiers seek natural gemstones without heat or other enhancement, apart from normal cutting and polishing. Origin and treatment conclusions depend on relevant laboratory testing within its capabilities. Specifications, figures and scope are confirmed in the first two working days; sourcing feasibility and limits are assessed before acceptance.

Listing information checked 19 October 2026. Published availability and prices may change. Follow each original listing for the latest information.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the listed fee include the gemstone?

No. Starting prices cover sourcing for one gemstone to the agreed specification. The stone itself, laboratory fees, shipping and external expenses are excluded. Pairs, sets and additional services are quoted before work begins.

How are origin and treatment assessed?

The tiers seek natural gemstones without heat or other enhancement, apart from normal cutting and polishing. Conclusions about origin and treatment depend on relevant laboratory testing within its capabilities. Agree the laboratory, test type and acceptable findings before purchase; a preferred origin may not always be determinable.

What should I prepare for a gemstone sourcing inquiry?

State the gemstone species, intended use, preferred colour or reference images, weight or dimensions, shape, clarity expectations, budget and any origin or laboratory requirements. Explain which criteria are essential and which are flexible. Sourcing feasibility and limits are assessed before the project is accepted.

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