Member auction access
The planned African Gem Traders Auction House will restrict bidding to approved accounts with active WantaGems community membership. Seller approval is a separate review.
Explore member auctionsANNUAL WANTAGEMS COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP
Knowledge grows through connection.
A community for people interested in gemstones, lapidary, creative enterprise and the journey from gems to jewels.
Request membership detailsA place to keep learning.
Planned member activities include gemstone discussions, group Q&A, shared study resources and access to selected session recordings.
Membership is intended to run for 12 months. The annual fee, activity schedule and renewal terms will be provided before joining.
Membership registration and payments are not open yet. Individual courses, equipment purchases and private consultations are separate.
Interested in joining?
Tell us your interests and experience. We’ll share the membership offer when its fee and activities are confirmed.
Ask about membershipA specialist cutters community
Interested in cutting, faceting or polishing? Explore the Ethiopian Gem Cutters & Faceters Guild beside the Academy.
Explore the GuildExplore planned payment options, including Telebirr and bank transfer in birr