Precision Faceted Gems

We purchase quality natural and lab grown gem rough from reputable dealers and create precision cut gemstones using CAD design. Hawk precision facets them in our studio in southern Colorado.

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Custom Gem and Jewelry Design

With our partnership with Stuller, we can now produce custom jewelry to match and enhance the custom cut gemstones that we cut here at Phoenix Rising Gems. Are you looking for a one of a kind jewelry piece made just for you? Talk with Michelle and she will work with you to make your unique piece that will wow your friends and family.

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Fine Jewelry

Phoenix Rising Gems is now in a partnership with Stuller, a major US jewelry manufacturer. You can browse and get quotes for gold and silver jewelry with, or without gemstones and have Hawk custom cut gems to fit a setting that you choose. We can also set and finish jewelry in our shop.

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Replacement Gems & Custom Cutting

Do you have a setting that has a missing, or damaged gem? Have you been on Etsy and found the perfect ring but it needs a better stone? Consider having Hawk cut a gemstone of your choosing to fit that setting and get that jewelry you always wanted but can't find in the store. You will be amazed!

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Welcome to Phoenix Rising Gems!


I am Hawk, the co-owner and gem cutter at Phoenix Rising Gems.

I am a high precision gem cutter and I specialize in Museum Quality Gem Cutting. I have been cutting gemstones for 40 years as of 2027.

My gems are of the highest quality in cut and polish. Whether you are looking for a synthetic gem, or having a natural mined gemstone cut… you can expect superb brilliance, polish quality and symmetry in every gem.

I am Michelle, the co-owner, jeweler, and customer representative at Phoenix Rising Gems.

I can help you with choosing and designing custom jewelry to make one of a kind pieces that will wow your friends and family.

Together we are your online custom jewelry shop.


Click Here for a description of Museum Quality Gem Cutting :

On The Dop 2

This is a ground up commission that we are doing for a client in New York. It is a custom designed ring that features a Pigeon Blood 10X8 lab ruby in a Radiant cut, along with 2 – 5mm Trilliant deep green YAG gems all cut by Hawk. We worked with Stuller on the design and casting for the ring. Hawk will start cutting the ruby this week

On The Dop

4/12/2026

This week Hawk is working on a lab Alexandrite that will be set in a white gold engagement ring with green sapphire tapered baguettes. The Alexandrite is finished and now starting to work on the accent stones with the green sapphire.

Newest Inventory Items

Here are some of the latest additions to our inventory. All of the lab Alexandrite and other synthetic roughs are of the highest quality and clarity. Talk to Hawk about a custom cut for your project.
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Green/Blue FF Corundum
Czochralski Sapphire Color change A
Czochralski Sapphire Color Change B
Hydrothermal Emerald – Columbian
Hydrothermal Emerald – Zambian
YAG – Light Green
YAG – Sapphire Blue Color Shift A
YAG – Sapphire Blue Color Shift – B
YAG – Tsavorite Green
YAG CTH Laser Green
YAG – Green
Czochralski Sapphire – Mint Green
Moissanite – Opaque Black
Moissanite – Gray
Lab Spinel – Cobalt Blue



Our third and fourth gems are Laser Rod Alexandrite. The largest diameter gem that can be cut is about 9mm.

Lab Alexandrite – Lavender/Teal
Lab Alexandrite – Purple/Green
Laser Rod Alexandrite
Laser Rod Alexandrite

Recently Completed Commissions

Below is a collection of images from commission work Hawk has done in the recent past. Click on any image to see a larger pic.

Royal Blue Lab Sapphire
Customer Rough
Laser Rod Alexandrite
Laser Rod Alexandrite
#7 FF Ruby
Lab Emerald
Replaced chipped gem
Royal Blue Lab Sapphire
Royal Blue Lab Sapphire
#5 Oval Lab Ruby
#5 Lab Ruby in Gold Ring
Royal Blue Lab Sapphire
Dichroic Moissanite
Lab Emerald Radiant
Orange Lab Sapphire
Champagne Moissanite
Cornflower Lab Sapphire
#6 FF Ruby @ 12mm