Abstract: A hand-held gem dop is described having a slender tubular handle into which is threaded a rod-like component having jaws affixed at the upper end thereof, said jaws actuated by contact with the upper rim of the tubular handle to hold gem stones for polishing. The jaws are angular, opposed and spring-loaded to hold the jaws apart in a normal position. The jaws have removable gem grips thereon which each have a pair of ears to grip a gem stone.