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U.S. Gemstone Statistics: 2026
Key figures on gemstone supply, trade, production, and diamond imports, gathered in one place for easy reference.
Last updated August 18, 2026. Statistics reflect 2025 estimates unless noted.
At a glance
A useful snapshot of the gemstone market.
Gemstones travel through a global chain of mining, cutting, trading, design, and retail. These figures offer a practical view of the U.S. market, from the value of imported gems to the smaller but meaningful role of domestic production.
Each statistic below is drawn from the U.S. Geological Survey’s 2026 Mineral Commodity Summaries, Gemstones chapter. The report was published in February 2026 and uses 2025 estimates.
$11 billion
U.S. gemstone imports in 2025
The U.S. Geological Survey estimated that gemstones imported for consumption were worth about $11 billion in 2025, down from $19.6 billion in 2024.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey, 2026$9.3 billion
U.S. apparent gemstone consumption in 2025
Apparent consumption, the report’s measure of domestic production plus imports minus exports, was estimated at $9.3 billion in 2025.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey, 202699%
U.S. net import reliance
The United States was estimated to be 99% net import reliant for gemstones in 2025, reflecting how international the gemstone supply chain is.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey, 2026$47 million
Estimated U.S. natural and synthetic gemstone output
Combined U.S. natural and laboratory-created gemstone output was estimated at $47 million in 2025. Natural output accounted for $9.4 million and laboratory-created output for $37 million.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey, 202668%
Share of U.S. natural gemstone production from six states
Arizona, Oregon, California, Nevada, Montana, and Maine together accounted for 68% of U.S. natural gemstone production in 2025.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey, 202679%
Average share of U.S. gem import value from diamonds
Diamond imports represented an average of 79% of the value of U.S. gem imports in 2025.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey, 202669 million carats
Estimated global gem-quality natural diamond production
Worldwide gem-quality natural diamond mine production was estimated at 69 million carats in 2025. Russia produced about 30% of the total by volume.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey, 20261,100
Estimated U.S. gemstone mine employment
The U.S. Geological Survey estimated U.S. gemstone mine employment at 1,100 people in 2025.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey, 2026Sources and methodology
How to use these figures.
This page summarizes the U.S. Geological Survey’s gemstone estimates rather than creating new estimates. Dollar figures are reported in U.S. dollars, and diamond production is reported in carats. “Apparent consumption” follows the U.S. Geological Survey definition: production plus imports minus exports.
The source is refreshed annually. Individual figures can change when the U.S. Geological Survey revises historical data or releases new estimates.
Cite this page
Soluna Gems. “U.S. Gemstone Statistics: 2026.” Updated August 18, 2026. https://solunagems.us/gemstone-statistics
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