The Chatham Legacy: An American Story, tells the captivating multi-generational true story of the pioneer of lab grown gemstones and the world’s leading lab grown gems company. 

Tom transports the reader back to the early years of the 20th century and tells the revolutionary tale of how a boy’s love of chemistry became a family’s legacy. Get behind the scenes info with official documents and historical pictures as Tom shares his family’s journey of innovation and the ever-evolving world of gemstones production. 

A must read for gem enthusiasts, jewelry collectors and anyone who wants to gain a real understanding of how the lab grown category came to be. Join us on a colorful voyage into the past and around the world, to learn about the true tenacity of a father and son duo chasing the American Dream.