Exhibit 1 of 13 · Now on view
The Regal
Pollucite Crystal · 39.71 ct
JDBG GEMS
Private Institute
for Rare Minerals
JDBG is focused on the acquisition, preservation, documentation and research of exceptional mineral and gemstone specimens.
The collection includes rare faceted minerals, unusual sizes, exceptional optical phenomena, important localities and specimens with potential scientific or historical significance.
JDBG GEMS is part of JDBG Holding AB.
Founding Member of NoHEAT, GEMIA.
Institute · Initiatives
- 01
Exploration
An expedition to Namibia is being planned, searching for tourmaline and the rare gemstone jeremejevite.
- 02
Global mineral research
Field and laboratory study of rare gem minerals, in collaboration with independent mineralogists worldwide.
- 03
Collection & stewardship
A small holding of singular stones, documented and conserved rather than traded in volume.
- 04
Education & records
Provenance archives and published notes made available to researchers and serious collectors.
Collection
A curated selection
from our vault.
All specimens are sourced directly from local miners or through specialised auctions, then documented and conserved at the Institute.
GEMIA · Initiative
An international initiative
for gemstone education.
- 01
A founding role
JDBG GEMS is among the co-founders of GEMIA, a new international initiative for the gemstone industry.
- 02
Safe and inspiring education
GEMIA is building an education site for the trade: trustworthy, well-sourced material on gems, treatments and provenance, made welcoming to newcomers and useful to professionals.
- 03
Launch autumn 2026
The project is planned to launch during the autumn of 2026. Records and study material from the Institute's collection will feed into it.