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About
President of the colored stone wholesaler known as Rahmanim Gems and social media star whose myth-debunking videos and behind-the-scenes clips exploring real-life price negotiations have helped him enlist more than 800,000 followers on his avithegemguy TikTok account. He has shared videos offering viewers an exclusive look at his entire process, including his hunt for rare gems in countries like Sri Lanka and Thailand, as well as his store's operations on the historic jeweler's row in Chicago, IL.
Before Fame
After graduating from Glenbrook North High School in 2014, he earned his college degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He originally intended to become an engineer; however, when his father began to develop dementia, he took over as President of Rahmanim Gems in the year 2015.
Trivia
In addition to his jewelry business, he also created a company called Fire Gem Candle, which sells scented candles - each with a real gemstone inside. He created the business in order to cater to his younger audience, as well as other viewers who might not have the disposable income to purchase valuable gemstones.
Family Life
His real name is Avi Rahmanim. His father Ben Rahmanim founded Rahmanim Gems in the 1980s, after having immigrated from Iran to the United States.
Associated With
In September 2023, he was a guest on the Digital Social Hour podcast with entrepreneur Sean Kelly.