Gemstone Lights is a Canadian-founded permanent lighting company that's been growing steadily in the US market. They've built a solid reputation with competitive pricing and what might be the best warranty package in the industry. But are they the right choice for your DFW home?
We've installed alongside Gemstone dealers in the DFW market and have direct experience with homeowners who've gotten quotes from both of us. Here's our honest assessment.
Gemstone Lights at a Glance
Price/ft
$22-25
LED Warranty
Lifetime
Component Warranty
10 Years
LED Rating
50K hrs
Honest Review: Pros & Cons
What Gemstone Does Well
- Best-in-class warranty: lifetime lights + 10yr components
- Competitive pricing ($22-25/ft vs $28-35 for Jellyfish)
- Clean track system with 10 standard channel colors
- Transferable warranty adds value if you sell your home
- Low operating cost: ~$4.34/month for 6hrs/day use
- Growing US dealer network
Where Gemstone Falls Short
- Franchise model adds overhead to your price
- Outward-facing lights = roofline accent only, not property illumination
- Fewer DFW dealers than Trimlight or Jellyfish
- Must register warranty within 30 days or coverage may be affected
- Transfer limited to 2 years remaining coverage
- No specified labor warranty duration
Gemstone vs Every Major Competitor
| Feature | Gemstone | DFW LED Lite | Trimlight | Jellyfish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price/ft | $22-25 | $20 | $25-35 | $28-35 |
| 150ft home | $3,300-$3,750 | $3,000 | $3,750-$5,250 | $4,850-$6,100 |
| Light direction | Outward | Downward ✅ | Outward | Outward |
| Parts warranty | Lifetime (lights) | 3 years | Lifetime | 5 years |
| Other components | 10 years | 3 years | Lifetime | 5 years |
| Labor warranty | Not specified | 3 years ✅ | 1 year min | 1 year |
| Transferable | Yes (2yr max) | No | No | No |
| Business model | Franchise | Family-owned | Franchise | Franchise |
| App control | Yes | Yes (Govee) | Yes | Yes |
Which System Fits Your Situation?
"I want the absolute longest warranty."
Gemstone and Trimlight both offer lifetime product warranties. But check the fine print: Gemstone's "lifetime" is rated at 50,000 hours, Trimlight's is similar. Practically, both last 15-20+ years. The real differentiator is labor coverage — DFW LED Lite covers labor for 3 years vs 1 year (or unspecified) for the others.
Best pick: Gemstone or Trimlight (parts) / DFW LED Lite (labor)
"I'm selling my house and want to add value."
Gemstone's transferable warranty is genuinely valuable for resale. You can transfer coverage to the buyer (up to 2 years). No other system on this list offers that. It's a legitimate selling point.
Best pick: Gemstone
"I want the lowest price AND professional installation."
DFW LED Lite at $20/ft beats Gemstone's $22-25/ft. On a 200ft home, that's $4,000 vs $4,400-$5,000. Plus, DFW LED Lite's system illuminates your entire facade, not just the roofline.
Best pick: DFW LED Lite
"I want my whole property to glow, not just the roof edge."
DFW LED Lite is the only system here that mounts LEDs downward from the soffit. Gemstone, Trimlight, and Jellyfish all mount outward — they decorate the roofline but leave your facade, landscaping, and walkways dark.
Best pick: DFW LED Lite
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