Why should you choose Gem Surprise Box?

• The Real Deal — Every mineral in our vault is hand selected by a Graduate Gemologist educated at the Gemological Institute of America and chosen for its gemological significance, rarity, provenance, or aesthetics.

• Mineralgraphics™ — We sell surprises, not mysteries. Every mineral from Gem Surprise Box comes with details about each individual mineral in the form of a MineralgraphicTM card. Every mineral in our vault is meticulously catalogued to ensure we preserve as much data as possible to pass on to our customers.

• Specific Localities — We think it is both fascinating and important to know where your minerals come from. We are proud to provide localities on over 95% of the minerals in our vault.

• No Plastic Displays — Our mineral displays are crafted out of high quality sustainably grown wood and laser engraved in-house.

• Clean Green Power — 55% of our power is from local renewable resources like solar and wind. None of our power is sourced from coal.

• No Cheap Labels — Our high quality wooden display stands are permanently engraved with the unique details of each specimen for a luxurious and long lasting experience.

• Recyclable Materials — All of our packaging (with the exception of shipping tape) is crafted from recycled materials or fully recyclable.

Awards:

2022 | UCLA Alumni Association | Bruin 100 Business

• This professional achievement recognizes 100 exceptional UCLA alumni entrepreneurs who founded businesses that have inspired innovation and expanded the Bruin network in a way that positively impacted their community.

2023 | Hello Alice & Alibaba.com| $10k Manifest Grant

• Gem Surprise Box was selected out of thousands of applicants to receive the 2022 Manifest Grant in partnership with Hello Alice and Alibaba. The grant was valued at $10,000 with an additional $5,000 of logistical support. Gem Surprise Box was also selected as a finalist for the Bonus Round of the Manifest Grant Program in 2023.

2024 | Woman Jewelry Association | Responsible Business Education Grant

• Awarded to business leaders leading the change on sustainability. Included tuition to NYU Stern School of Executive Education for their world class Corporate Sustainability Program. Developed the knowledge, skills, and perspective needed to understand and address environmental and social challenges in business, reduce risk, create competitive advantage, and develop innovative services, products, and processes, all while building value for society and protecting the planet.

2024 | UCLA Alumni Association | Bruin 100 Business

• This professional achievement recognizes 100 exceptional UCLA alumni entrepreneurs who founded businesses that have inspired innovation and expanded the Bruin network in a way that positively impacted their community. Businesses are eligible to be nominated every other year.