Tatum Gems

Tatum Gems Professional gem cutter and provider of colourful one-of-a-kind natural gems 💎 B2B to the jewellery trade only

Offering an intimate range of beautifully handcrafted gems cut and designed by Laura Phillis, while passionately inspiring and educating about gemstones.

26/05/2026

I’ve been cutting new Rhodolite and Malaya Garnets for all the lovers of rich red and blush pink tones 🥰😮‍💨

If you’ve never heard of Malaya Garnets before, its the name given to mixed species garnets (usually pyrope, spessartite and almandine) that range in colour from reddish-orange, pinkish-orange, and these blush and pastel pinks. These garnets dont quite fit the colour mould of the three named garnet varieties above and so were given the Swahili name ‘Malaya’ meaning outcast.

If fitting in meant we couldn’t adore these beautiful ‘outcast’ colours then I wouldn’t want to anyway 💕

Here's some of our handpicked favourite gems that we can't believe haven't sold on the website yet! If you're looking fo...
25/05/2026

Here's some of our handpicked favourite gems that we can't believe haven't sold on the website yet! If you're looking for something bright and bold for your next jewellery piece or custom client, get in touch 😄🌈

Zircon 2.32ct - Cambodia
Zircon 3.73ct - QLD, Australia
Grossular Garnet 1.29ct - Tanzania
Sapphire 1.19ct - Sri Lanka
Malaya Garnet 0.95ct - Lindi, Tanzania
Peridot 1.75ct - Sapat Valley, Pakistan
Spinel 0.97ct - Sri Lanka

Sourcing unique and rare gems is something that we take pride in, but gems like these are almost impossible to replace 🥵...
19/05/2026

Sourcing unique and rare gems is something that we take pride in, but gems like these are almost impossible to replace 🥵 Sri Lanka is known for producing some of the worlds most beautiful bi colour material, but finding gems with clean and interesting colour zoning like this is getting harder and harder.

We can always source more sapphires, and more bi colours, but finding the perfect balance of colour, shape and personality takes months or years of searching for that perfect crystal.

Which sapphire catches your eye the most? 😍

I'm always a fan of working with natural crystal shapes, and sapphires from Montana, USA often have hexagonal or barrel...
18/05/2026

I'm always a fan of working with natural crystal shapes, and sapphires from Montana, USA often have hexagonal or barrel shaped crystals making them suitable for plenty of funs shapes. This material is also unheated, and after cutting displays that fine silky zoning following the hexagonal crystal shape, which is a fun and nerdy reminder to its crystallography 🤓😉

13/05/2026

This unique bi-colour sapphire will definitely take your breath away 😮‍💨😍🤯 the gorgeous blue and lilac colour zoning in this gem reflect around in this gem due to the elongated pear cut giving it the perfect ink-dipped look. There will never be another gem quite like this one, its truly one of a kind and a beautiful example of a natural Sri Lankan sapphire 🥰💕

Just a handful of fun, bright coloured gems to help boost your week 🥳🌈💎✨
13/05/2026

Just a handful of fun, bright coloured gems to help boost your week 🥳🌈💎✨

In case you missed it, we've recently added some new spinel, sapphire and garnet to the website 😄 basically all the crow...
12/05/2026

In case you missed it, we've recently added some new spinel, sapphire and garnet to the website 😄 basically all the crowd favourites! You might want to check these out before they sell fast 🙊

11/05/2026

No matter which way you sway with colour, you can probably find a garnet to suit your tastes 😍

Can you believe all of these are natural garnet colours? We love the pastel tones and alternative pinks and oranges, but those mint green garnets are something spectacular!

We've been busy cutting and photographing new gems lately, and if you like unique or unusual gems then you'll love what ...
08/05/2026

We've been busy cutting and photographing new gems lately, and if you like unique or unusual gems then you'll love what we've recently added to the website! 🥵😍

Most of these aren't gems we can replace in hurry, and that's exactly the kind of gems we like to source and offer. Each stone has its own personality and story to tell, just like the finished piece of jewellery these gems are destined for.

Some of our favourites here include mint grossular garnet, grey and lilac spinels, bi colour sapphires, pink garnets and more!

To view these and more head to the website or send us a DM if you want quick details on any of these in this carousel 🥰

These Nigerian emeralds step away from the traditional deep green and into something lighter, fresher, and quietly lumin...
05/05/2026

These Nigerian emeralds step away from the traditional deep green and into something lighter, fresher, and quietly luminous for those born in May.

The pastel colours bring a more delicate energy to emerald. Clean, contemporary, and easy to design around, especially for clients who want colour without the heaviness.

For jewellers, this kind of material opens up a different design direction. It leans into minimal, modern pieces, pairs effortlessly with white metals, and offers a birthstone option that feels less traditional.

Same birthstone. Completely different mood.

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