Any good gemstone dealers in the Raleigh, NC area?

[SouthernGent]

Does anyone have any recommendations on dealers/cutters/retail stores in the Raleigh area that specialize in colored gemstones? Thanks in advance.

 

[clumberlove]

Does anyone have any recommendations on dealers/cutters/retail stores in the Raleigh area that specialize in colored gemstones? Thanks in advance.

Mastercut gems are based in North Carolina, they are great to deal with, wide selection of gemstones and Dana is very open in his descriptions and photos about what the gems are truly like. They are on the recommended vendor list.