Custom Gems

Custom Gems

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Custom Gems was founded by Ed and Erma Pharaoh in 1975. They owned and operated until 2005 when they sold it to Father Chuck Swanson.

Custom Jewelry, Jewelry Repair, Faceted Gems, Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Jeweler's Supplies, Watch Batteries, Cabochens, Tumbled Stones, Sterling Silver Jewelry, Gold Jewelry, Jewelry Design and Redesign, Lost Wax Casting Father Chuck Swanson owned it until 2009 when he sold it to Tim Kautsch. Tim Kautsch is the current owner of Custom Gems. He has been with the company since 1991. Tim and his team Kevin Kautsch and Ninna are ready to help you with all your needs.

Photos from Custom Gems's post 12/15/2025

Francine will be featuring Tagua Nut carvings she brought back from a recent trip to Ecuador.

Tagua Nuts come from a South American palm tree and is a hard, white seed used as a sustainable natural alternative to animal ivory for carvings.

Wednesday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm

12/13/2025

Tomorrow is the day!

12/02/2025
Photos from Custom Gems's post 09/17/2025

Stop in during our normal business hours, Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:30pm and Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm.

08/29/2025

Have a great Labor Day weekend!

07/02/2025

Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July!

05/24/2025

Happy Memorial Day weekend!
The shop is closed Saturday-Monday, so that we can enjoy the holiday with friends and family and we hope you do as well! See you on Tuesday, when we resume our regular hours.

05/23/2025

The store will be closed starting tomorrow and will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th. Wishing everyone a great Memorial Day weekend!

03/19/2025

The shop will be CLOSED today, in order to keep everyone safe! We'll be back tomorrow on the first day of spring 😆

01/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Custom Crew!
Special thanks to all our amazing customers. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable start to the new year!
We are closed today but will resume regular hours tomorrow.

12/24/2024

OPEN until 3pm TODAY for all your last minute needs, stop in and see us!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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8487 Frederick Street
Omaha, NE
68124

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm