About Timmers Gems BV.

TimmersGems is located in the charming town of Berghem. With an impressive surface area of ​​over 13,000 square meters, we house a vast collection of minerals and gemstones, making us the largest in the world. You'll also be pleasantly surprised by the abundance of Asian sculptures, each a unique work of art. You'll come face to face with the largest wooden elephant in all of Europe, while also admiring the largest pair of amethysts in the Netherlands. A colossal wooden Buddha statue will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.

With a rich history spanning nearly 50 years, TimmersGems BV has been at the forefront of natural product supply since 1978, operating with dedication and enthusiasm for over four decades. Our focus has been on precious stones and minerals, recently expanded with our new Mineralium , where you can find the most beautiful gemstones and minerals. TimmersGems is also the perfect place for shells, fossils, natural curiosities, wood, and bronze. This rich collection is imported from no fewer than 45 countries worldwide. Our products successfully find their way to the markets of 13 different European countries.

Our showroom

Our showroom offers a unique experience. We are delighted to invite you to visit the charms of Berghem. This is by appointment only. A simple email or phone call is all it takes. In our showroom, you'll discover an impressive collection of no fewer than 165,000 unique items.

Our online store

Our showroom offers an unforgettable experience, and so does our online store! From the comfort of your PC, laptop, or smartphone, you can choose from no fewer than 10,000 products, which we'll deliver to your doorstep within 48 hours. Once you're logged in, you'll have immediate access to all prices, including our attractive discounts.

Our valued customers

As a wholesaler, we operate exclusively in the B2B sector, meaning we don't have direct contact with consumers. With this approach, we aim to avoid competing with our own customers. Whether you already have a store or are planning to open one, you've come to the right place! Our partnerships encompass a wide range of partners, including numerous jewelers, goldsmiths, museum boutiques, health food stores, music shops, beach and seaside stores, wellness centers, therapists, interior design shops, auction houses, and garden centers!

Our approach

We value genuine, personal interaction. Hans Timmers, the owner, is always willing to share his thoughts and has a wealth of knowledge about gemstones and minerals. We look forward to seeing your shop flourish!

Our commitments

  • We are the largest wholesaler of gemstones in all of Europe.
  • A wealth of 165,000 items are immediately available from our stock.
  • Lightning fast delivery
  • Competitive prices guaranteed

The range consists of more than 165,000 products available in the following sectors:

  • Jewelers, jewelry makers, and goldsmiths—
    this has been our oldest clientele since 1978. This is how we offer a wide range of authentic Dutch costume jewelry, particularly in places like Volendam, Spakenburg, and Middelburg, where our ecologically responsible Italian blood corals and stunning garnets still find their way to enthusiastic buyers. We also have a captivating collection of gemstones in the form of necklaces, bracelets, haberdashery, and even presentation accessories. Since our founding in 1978, our packaging materials have proudly been labeled "TimmersGems, naturally beautiful."
  • Gemstone and Museum Shops
    With an extensive selection of minerals and fossils, we are the largest importer of amethyst geodes in all of Europe. Each year, we import over 50 to 55 tons of amethysts, and agate is also one of our specialties; from bookends to atmospheric tea light holders, we have it all. Another speciality of ours is Madagascar, unique in its exceptional variety of flora and fauna, as well as the unique minerals the island has to offer. TimmersGems has processed numerous products in-house, and we are proud to say that more than 40 to 50 people in Madagascar are engaged in sawing and grinding our items every day.
  • Esoteric and wellness shops:
    We offer a wide range of unusual products, including Himalayan salt, aromatic burners, natural incense, sage, and Palo Santo wood, sourced entirely from our own source in Peru. We also offer Rose of Jericho and alum-based deodorant sticks. Each of these products represents the crème de la crème of this category. Our selection includes no fewer than 420 different types of incense, including enchanting Tibetan incense and a diverse range of Darshan and Nag Champa, each with 95 unique varieties.
  • Music stores
    Since 1979 and up to and including 2021, we import the world's finest singing bowls at least two to three times a year, straight from enchanting Nepal. Beautiful 7 or 9 metal singing bowls of outstanding quality.
  • Indigenous Art and Shaman Boutiques
    Every year, we travel to the most impressive Indian celebration in the world, a place where the most beautiful turquoise can be found. Here we also discover our Shaman & Ocean drums, beautifully covered with authentic natural cattle, deer, or horse hides. Enchanting, handcrafted wooden sound boxes, elegantly wrapped in the finest hides, produce a phenomenal sound.
  • Shops on the beach and coast,
    just like natural history museums; we contribute to various museums each year with a diverse collection of natural treasures, including shells, insects, shark teeth, shark products, and beautiful butterflies. A collection of products that are completely ecologically responsible and specifically designed for educational purposes.
  • Wellness centers and therapeutic specialists.
    Heat stones, herbal stamps (according to Thai authorities, we are one of the three largest importers of herbal stamps in Europe), Tizen aroma diffusers, luxury massage beds, Guasha jade scrapers, singing bowls and many other products, all available in our showroom.
  • Interior Design Sector:
    Despite the increasing challenges of importing wooden products, we are committed to offering beautiful wooden sculptures and eco-friendly wood products crafted from materials salvaged from demolished houses and fishing boats. We also have an impressive collection of lamps, including exquisite Arabic examples from Morocco crafted from henna and cast iron. You'll also find stunning shell lamps from Bali and elegant teak lamps made from liana wood, sourced from the lush jungles of Myanmar and Thailand.
  • Bronze boutiques and auction houses:
    TimmersGems also focuses on stunning bronze sculptures, handcrafted netsukes, enchanting tankas, and surprising museum minerals. These magnificent pieces find their way to end users such as museums and auction houses.
  • Garden centers:
    How about breathtaking water features, beautifully adorned with stunning lava stone sculptures? Enchanting garden decorations and walls crafted from amethyst and rose quartz? Large, majestic fountains are also making their debut in garden centers across these countries. You'll find it all at TimmersGems.
  • Europe's largest gemstone wholesaler
  • 165,000+ items available directly from stock
  • Guaranteed competitive wholesale prices
  • Super fast shipping within 48 hours