A gem applier and method for dispensing gems includes holding a plurality of gems in a stack and moving a gem from the stack for dispensing. A gem may be moved from the stack in a plane that is perpendicular to a direction in which the gem is dispensed or applied to a substrate. An actuator may cause both movement of a gem from a stack and dispensing of the gem.

A gem applier and method for dispensing gems includes holding a plurality of gems in a stack and moving a gem from the stack for dispensing. A gem may be moved from the stack in a plane that is perpendicular to a direction in which the gem is dispensed or applied to a substrate. An actuator may cause both movement of a gem from a stack and dispensing of the gem.

A gem applier and method for dispensing gems includes holding a plurality of gems in a stack and moving a gem from the stack for dispensing. A gem may be moved from the stack in a plane that is perpendicular to a direction in which the gem is dispensed or applied to a substrate. An actuator may cause both movement of a gem from a stack and dispensing of the gem.

A gem applier and method for dispensing gems includes holding a plurality of gems in a stack and moving a gem from the stack for dispensing. A gem may be moved from the stack in a plane that is perpendicular to a direction in which the gem is dispensed or applied to a substrate. An actuator may cause both movement of a gem from a stack and dispensing of the gem.

A gem applier and method for dispensing gems includes holding a plurality of gems in a stack and moving a gem from the stack for dispensing. A gem may be moved from the stack in a plane that is perpendicular to a direction in which the gem is dispensed or applied to a substrate. An actuator may cause both movement of a gem from a stack and dispensing of the gem.