three companies have united under the roof of the Vienna Gem Center: Thomas Pfneisl: coloured gems of (almost) any kind Emil Friedl: fine rubies, sapphires and emeralds Franz Rieder: master goldsmith

import and export of cut gemstones of (almost) any kind

we buy in major international gemcutting and -trading centers and our buyers are constantly scouting the international gem markets to keep us informed about new discoveries, trends, and prices

we visit international gem markets several times a year in the meantime our partners and brokers are on the spot, so we react quickly to market changes and buy gemstones at lowest prices

the sound gemmological training (we are members of the GEMMOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN and OEGEMG, the austrian gemmological association) and the many years of experience of our buyers are your security

all our stones are lab-checked and upon request we provide certificates and appraisals of renowned gemmological laboratories

import and export of gem quality rough material

we buy directly from mines or major trade centers

lapidary orders

our stock of rough enables us to react flexibly to customer´s wishes and demands. we also undertake gemstone repairs, recut and repolish orders
average delivery time is 1 to 2 weeks

quantity orders eg. larger numbers of calibrated goods are executed by our lapidary partners in asia, so we can keep prices low
average delivery time is 3 to 12 weeks

we have been co-operating with the world´s best gemstone engravers for many years and guarantee expert craftsmanship and highest artistic standards

coats of arms, monograms, company logos, photo engravings - see our "engravings" page for more


jewellery design, manufacturing and repair

it is for good reasons that master franz rieder enjoys the trust of viennas most prestigious jewellers.
the masterly skills and more than three decades of working experience convince the most discerning customers.