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Award-Winning Lapidary Artist & Gemstone Carver

Nick Alexander is an award-winning American lapidary artist, gemstone carver, and jewelry designer known for his innovative fantasy cuts and precision faceting. With a passion for revealing the natural beauty of each gemstone, Nick’s work combines technical mastery with artistic vision — resulting in fine gemstone jewelry that feels timeless, sculptural, and alive.

Early Beginnings in Gem Cutting

Growing up in a family of seven, Nick was the first to follow in his father’s footsteps in the gemstone arts. As a young boy, he spent countless hours in his father’s workshop, learning to cut and polish small cabochons. What began as a childhood curiosity soon developed into a lifelong calling.

At just fourteen, supported by his parents, Nick opened his first booth at the Tucson Gem Show, where his hand-cut gemstones immediately gained recognition among collectors and professionals. That show marked the beginning of his professional career as a gemstone cutter.

Award-Winning Lapidary Artistry

With guidance from master cutters and years of hands-on practice, Nick set a goal early on — to win the AGTA Spectrum Awards, the most prestigious honor in American lapidary art, before turning eighteen.

At seventeen, his 42.05ct Oregon Sunstone placed at the competition, making him one of the youngest artists to achieve such recognition. Three years later, in 2022, he won again with a 123.96ct Oregon Sunstone — a testament to his continued innovation and dedication to his craft.

Today, Nick’s gemstones are featured in museums, magazines, and private collections around the world. His work is known for its refined geometry, fantasy-inspired carving, and a deep respect for the natural spirit of each material.

A Legacy of Craftsmanship

Nick’s father, Darryl Alexander, is an accomplished lapidary artist and jeweler with over fifty awards and international recognition. Together, they have spent countless nights in the workshop, pushing the boundaries of gemstone cutting and design. Their shared passion continues to inspire new generations of lapidary artists.

Expanding into Fine Jewelry

While lapidary art remains Nick’s core focus, he has also mastered fine jewelry design, collaborating with skilled artisans to transform his gemstones into wearable art. Each piece is designed to highlight the stone’s natural color, shape, and brilliance — creating one-of-a-kind jewelry that reflects both artistry and precision.

Nick also operates a growing lapidary equipment company, serving artists and jewelers worldwide with tools that uphold the same level of craftsmanship he brings to his own work.

Artistic Philosophy

Nick lives by a motto taught by his father:

“What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”

This philosophy guides every gemstone he cuts, every design he sketches, and every challenge he undertakes — continuing his mission to elevate the art of gemstone cutting and share it with the world.