Facets Gem & Mineral Gallery

Specialties

Looking for a piece of fine jewelry, a gift for someone special or a beautiful accent for home décor? A place where natural pieces of Mother Nature have been turned into works of art? FACETS Gem & Mineral Gallery in Newport is a «Collector’s Paradise» for these items and many more.

Noted for its «large selection of shells, gemstones, mineral specimens, jewelry, and various gift items which are tastefully displayed» (by Kenn Oberrecht, «Driving the Pacific Coast»). You will also find books, maps, rock-​polishing equipment, plus an impressive array of treasures that the owners have mined, designed, or personally selected for their unique and unusual qualities from different regions of the world such as the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia is available. FACETS has it all – fine jewelry of sunstone the «Oregon State Gemstone», tanzanite, tsavorite, tourmaline, fire agate and more as well as diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire.

History

Established in 1987.

In May of 1987, they established their own business, with the opening of FACETS Gallery, in Newport, Oregon. Guided by an absolute belief in providing the best service possible, and their extensive backgrounds in retail, design and jewelry, this venture was soon a success and had served the public 7 days a week for over 20 years, but are now closed on Sundays.

For 20+ years now — FACETS has catered to amateur and experienced rock hounds, gem cutters, collectors, jewelry craftsmen and interior decorators. Although having a showroom definitely leaves less time to go «adventuring» like they used to, the FACETS duo still take the time each year to travel to continue their studies and hand select everything in the showroom. Over the past years, since participating in well over 220 gem/​jewelry and craft shows the FACETS team has retired from the shows to keep up with the showroom traffic and their own ever growing warehouses to accommodate your needs!

Meet the Business Owner

K. M.

Business Owner

August 2011, Kay has taken charge with over 30+ years of experience that has been gleaned from a lifetime of involvement in the field of gem collecting, finishing and jewelry fabrication. Myers is affiliated with various industry organizations through out the nation as her interest began early as a youngster. In 1979 she met her ex-​partner Gemologist Richard Petrovic (who is now retired as of August 2011) in a gem & mineral class. During this 30 year relationship Myers & Petrovic had actively mined and collected gems and minerals in six different states as hobbyist.