Koh Studio vs GemLightbox: the GemLightbox alternative built for jewellery

Short answer: GemLightbox is hardware: a light box and turntable for photographing real stock in-house, with 360° video and jewellery-trade integrations, from about $2,000. Koh Studio needs no equipment — one phone photo becomes product shots, try-ons, lifestyle and campaign images from £29 a month.

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Koh Studio vs GemLightbox at a glance

Koh Studio compared with GemLightbox
 Koh StudioGemLightbox
What it isAI photo studio built only for jewelleryJewellery photography hardware (light box and turntable) with the GemIQ app
Pricing£29, £79 or £199 per month for 50, 200 or unlimited imagesHardware in US dollars at regular price: GemLightbox Mini $1,999, Pro $4,725, Max $5,499 (sale prices were running when checked). GemIQ Pro software is $299/month where it is not included with the hardware. GemStudio AI images use one credit each, from $600 for 100 credits.
Free plan or trial7-day free trial with 5 images, no credit card (downloads carry a Koh Studio watermark)Free GemIQ app plan (3 GB, no Pro AI features); 1 free GemStudio AI image
Built specifically for jewelleryYes — built for the jewellery trade
Jewellery worn on models (hands, ears, necks)Yes — rings on hands, earrings on ears, necklaces on necks; choose gender, skin tone and nail styleYes — GemStudio model images (style, gender, skin tone; hands-only option), paid per credit
Lifestyle and campaign scenesYes — styled flatlays plus editorial campaign settings with pose and moodYes — GemStudio lifestyle images, paid per credit
What you needA phone photo of the pieceThe light box, a phone or GemCam, and the physical piece
Image ownershipYou own the images you generate; commercial use on any paid plan (trial images are non-commercial)You keep ownership of what you capture, with a broad licence to GemIQ (per its terms)

GemLightbox details checked on 9 November 2026 from GemLightbox's own website (sources below). Plans change — check GemLightbox for current details.

Why jewellery makers choose Koh Studio over GemLightbox

  • No hardware: start from a phone photo instead of a light box costing $1,999 or more at regular price.
  • Model try-ons, lifestyle and campaign images are included in your plan — about £0.40 per image on Studio — rather than bought as credits (GemStudio packs start at $6 per image).
  • Editorial Campaign Shot settings — golden-hour beach, Parisian café, Mediterranean terrace — with pose and mood.
  • Nothing to set up or store: it runs in your browser wherever you are.
  • A 7-day free trial before you pay anything.

When GemLightbox may suit you better

  • You want real photographs and 360° video of the actual piece, shot consistently in-house.
  • You hold large physical stock and photograph new pieces every day.
  • You need jewellery-trade integrations such as Shopify, RapNet or The Edge (GemIQ Pro).
  • You want real product photos and AI model images from the same supplier.

Koh Studio vs GemLightbox: questions

Is Koh Studio a good GemLightbox alternative for jewellery?

Yes, if your products are jewellery. GemLightbox is a jewellery photography light box and turntable from GemIQ (formerly Picup Media), with AI model and lifestyle images sold separately as GemStudio credits. Koh Studio is built only for jewellery: one phone photo of a ring, necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings becomes studio product shots, model try-ons on hands, ears and necks, lifestyle flatlays and campaign images.

How does Koh Studio pricing compare with GemLightbox?

GemLightbox: Hardware in US dollars at regular price: GemLightbox Mini $1,999, Pro $4,725, Max $5,499 (sale prices were running when checked). GemIQ Pro software is $299/month where it is not included with the hardware. GemStudio AI images use one credit each, from $600 for 100 credits. Free option: Free GemIQ app plan (3 GB, no Pro AI features); 1 free GemStudio AI image. Koh Studio: £29, £79 or £199 per month for 50, 200 or unlimited images, with a 7-day free trial with 5 images, no credit card (downloads carry a Koh Studio watermark). Prices for GemLightbox were checked on 9 November 2026; check their site for current pricing.

Can GemLightbox show jewellery being worn?

Yes, through GemStudio, which creates AI model images with a choice of model style, gender and skin tone, including hands-only shots. Each generation uses one credit, with packs from $600 for 100 credits. Koh Studio includes model try-ons in every plan from £29 a month: rings on hands, earrings on ears and necklaces on necks.

Sources

GemLightbox is a trademark of its respective owner. Koh Studio is not affiliated with or endorsed by GemLightbox. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@kohstudio.app and we will correct it.

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