About Us

Who Is The Wooden Gem?
Who is The Wooden Gem? Well, essentially, that’s me! I’m Gemma, and the company is run by myself in every aspect. From setting up the business to product design and handcrafting the end results, The Wooden Gem is a small start-up business that I cherish.
What Was Your Background Before Becoming The Wooden Gem?
Ticketing and operations for 13 years. I didn’t do well in school and flunked my GCSE’s so I knew I’d have to work my butt off to get anywhere. So, I did.

My management background has given me a huge leg up in starting my business. Although I am the sole director/employee, it has given me the needed self-discipline and restraint to know how not to run before I can walk! My current ethos is slowly winning the race and ensuring my methods and values never falter. Having two boys at home that need my attention is always my number one priority so the business and family will hopefully grow and mature as one. As for the rest, I’m just winging it…

Why did you decide to get into the woodwork industry?
After having our boys my husband and I sat down and contemplated my taking up woodwork as a hobby. However, after very little time tinkering about, I realised that I could make a living out of what I loved (With the current cost of wood, this seems a little crazy) but it made perfect sense at the time! And so The Wooden Gem was born!

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