Frank Circelli's passion for colored gemstones started as a child with a love for minerals, fossils and natural sciences. As an adult, he obtained his gemological degree and was personally trained by one of the best senior gem cutters in America. He launched his gemstone business and traveled to many volatile and remote areas of the world to buy directly from mine owners. In 1984, he began cutting his own gemstones and built a wholesale business with a passion for educating jewelers and establishing industry-accepted wholesale pricing levels.

A gemology innovator, Mr. Circelli launched the first rare colored gemstone show on television, "Gemstones with Frank," over 20 years ago. Always striving for perfection, he was motivated to create a new shopping channel based upon three principles: Honesty, Integrity and Education.

On May 10, 1997, Gem Shopping Network™ debuted to a limited audience. Today the network reaches more than 30 million households and Frank is looking forward to his most recent business venture, Bellagem, Inc.

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