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About the Green Gem Company

Green Gem Company owner Robert Borofsky has had a life long attraction to the world of mineralogy. What started as an interest collecting rocks and minerals eventually led to the purchase of two mines.

In the early 1990's, Bob began to facet green fluorite gems from the Wise Mine and set them in gold for friends and family. The appeal and demand for these gems soon attracted attention in the press and resulted in the creation of the Green Gem Company as a commercial outlet to the public for unique, high quality gemstones from the region.

Jennifer Faye Photenas is the design artist and Green Gem Company co-owner. She integrates an intimate knowledge of gemstones and the unique qualities of our natural green fluorite with inspired designs.

Jennifer has been passionate about gemstones & jewelry since she found her first amethyst while hiking with her family in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, at the tender age of five. A lovely pendant was crafted and Jen still cherishes this necklace.

She attended the Danforth Museum School, studied jewelry design and opened a gallery. Jennifer specializes in custom designs. Take a look at some recently completed projects in our Custom Jewelry Gallery.