Gem-Nastics
toronto, canada
™
Abdullah Chancellor
Founding Partner
With a colorful career in jewellery design, Abdullah had a clear vision: to bring as many colored gemstones to our collectors as possible. An expert in Jadeite Jade and Coral, Abdullah comes from a family that garnered the title of the premier diamond dealer in South Asia. He also brings with him an intuitive skill of grading diamonds. He is a graduate of The Gemological Institute of America.
Katie Stewart
Partner
At the helm of our leadership, Katie brings her love of diamonds and precious stones from three generations. Her family were gemstone merchants in Turkey before moving to Toronto. Katie is a graduate of The Gemological Institute of America, and holds a PhD in Geosciences from the University of Arizona--one of the world's hubs for gemstone trading.
Robin Lombard
Vice President
Robin has over a decade of experience in the world of gems. Having travelled immensely around the globe, Robin has created our reputation with diamond mines and traders. Robin is a graduate of The Gemological Institute of America, and holds a Master's degree in Earth Sciences from The University of Arizona. As a matter of fact, Robin and Katie sat next to each other on the first day of their first class.
Ying Tao Lee
Director of Client Services
His love and passion for Old Mine cut diamonds and rare gemstone antiquities are unmatched. Ying Tao has a gift of listening to collectors and helping them find a stone they may not have known it existed. Ying Tao is a people person, and he comes with a highly developed emotional quotient which has helped him be the bridge between people and gemstones. He graduated from The Gemological Institute of America.
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