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After nearly three decades in the jewellery industry, internationally trained gemmologist Peggy Elias Nakhle brings her expertise in precious gemstones, jewellery appraisal, and design to downtown Halifax.
JM Gems brings world-class custom jewellery design to downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, at affordable rates. Founder Peggy Elias combines nearly three decades of international experience with gemmological expertise and personal styling, working directly with clients to create distinctive pieces around their ideas, gemstones and budgets.
Jewellery owners in Halifax and across Atlantic Canada can now access professional jewellery and gemstone appraisal services without having to send their valuable pieces away. Downtown Halifax jeweller JM Gems provides comprehensive, confidential, in-house appraisal and valuation services, with all assessments conducted on-site. A key feature of the service is that jewellery never leaves the JM Gems premises during the appraisal process. The company’s downtown Halifax location is equipped with advanced gemmological technology, including a GIA microscope, spectrometer, and other high-precision instruments used for the identification, examination, and documentation of gemstones and jewellery.
Peggy Elias, the visionary founder of JM Gems, renowned for her artistic brilliance, has generously donated a stunning piece of jewelry to support the Arthritis Society Canada’s 30th Anniversary Celebrity Roast. The 18k rose gold Queen chess piece pendant necklace, adorned with diamonds and sapphires, served as the coveted Raffle Prize at the gala event held on Wednesday, April 17th in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
In the world of high-end custom jewelry, JM Gems, founded by the female entrepreneur Peggy Elias Nakhle, has firmly established itself as a luxury firm known for its artistic brilliance and precision craftsmanship. For over a decade, JM Gems has been enchanting the world with its bespoke creations, capturing the hearts of jewelry lovers, celebrities, and even royals across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and now North America.
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