As Vermont's premier gems and jewelry laboratory, the Vermont Gem Lab offers expert jewelry repair, custom designed jewelry and jewelry appraisal.

With over 10 years of experience in the jewelry industry, Kennon Young, GG, CBJT holds some the highest credentials in the jewelry industry. Whether you’re seeking accredited jewelry appraisal, antique jewelry repair, or the creation of an engagement ring or custom jewelry, the VGL can offer you a personal one-on-one service so you can make well informed decisions with your jewelry purchase.

Owner Kennon Young, GG, CBJT is a graduate gemologist, certified bench jeweler technician, jewelry designer and is in the top 5% of gems and jewelry appraisers in the US -according to Cecelia Gardner of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee. By appointment, you may sit and watch as your heirlooms are tested, graded and ultimately appraised right in front of you! You don’t have to leave them with a stranger or worry whether your family diamonds will be switched.

All jewelry repairs performed at the VGL are in house and can be performed on the spot. The VGL uses a laser welding system which allows for pinpoint accuracy and super tough welds. Antique restoration, welding next to soft stones and delicate settings are all repairable with this incredible tool! For more information on repairs and laser welding, click on the "repair" link.

Custom jewelry and engagement rings created by Kennon Young are done by personal meetings and intuitive conversations. Rather then picking a pretty piece out of a showcase, Kennon takes a much more intimate approach. Getting to know the client and the client's lifestyle, aesthetic style, heritage and relationship details are all vital elements of a well executed engagement ring or custom piece of jewelry.