Gemstones with Character
At eMeraki, gemstones are chosen for their presence, individuality, and natural beauty. Each stone carries its own quiet story - shaped by time, pressure, and nature itself - making every piece truly one of a kind.
The Stones We Work With
We are drawn to gemstones that feel alive in texture, colour, and form. Raw diamonds, salt & pepper diamonds, sapphires, turquoise, and other natural stones each bring their own character into the design.
Every stone is carefully selected to complement the piece it becomes part of, creating harmony between material, shape, and emotion.
No Two Stones Are Ever the Same
Natural variation is at the heart of what we do. Differences in tone, inclusions, and structure ensure that every gemstone has its own identity.
This means each piece of jewelry carries its own unique expression - shaped once by nature, and once again by hand.
Inclusions as Natural Depth
Inclusions are part of a stone’s natural formation, created over time deep within the earth. These internal patterns add depth, movement, and visual complexity, making each gemstone feel layered and alive.
In stones like salt & pepper diamonds these details become especially visible - creating textures that resemble landscapes, clouds, or star-like formations.
Raw and Refined Forms
Some gemstones are left closer to their natural crystal form, while others are cut to enhance light and brilliance.
Both expressions highlight different qualities of the stone - one emphasizing organic structure, the other revealing clarity and reflection. Together, they allow us to work intuitively with each design.
How We Select Gemstones
Each stone is chosen individually, guided by visual balance, texture, and feeling. We look for stones that resonate with the design and bring something distinct into the composition.
This process is intuitive and detail-focused, allowing every piece to begin with a stone that feels naturally right.
A Sense of Individuality
At the core of our work is the idea that individuality is a form of beauty. Every gemstone reflects this through its natural structure, making each piece of jewelry a unique expression of material and craft.
LIST OF STONES WE WORK WITH
AMAZONITE - natural raw stones
AMETHYST - natural raw and cut stones, lavender and dark purple colour
APATITE - natural raw stones, neon blue and dark blue colour
AQUAMARINE - natural raw and cut stones, light and dark blue, moss Aquamarine
BLUE ZIRCON - heated raw stones
CHRYSOCOLLA - raw stones, colour ranges from bright turquoise and deep blue to earthy green and brown
CHRYSOPRASE - raw stones, green
CITRINE - natural raw and cut stones, light yellow and darker honey yellow
CLEAR QUARTZ - natural raw clear crystals
DIAMOND - earth mined raw and cut stones, black, grey, white, pink, brown, blue, red and yellow colour, salt and pepper Diamonds
EMERALD - natural raw and cut stones, light to dark green
GARNET - raw and cut stones, red, green, yellow, orange, brown colour
HERKIMER - natural uncut clear and block spot quartz crystals
KYANITE - natural raw and cut stones, orange, black, blue, moss blue, aquamarine blue
KUNZITE - natural raw stones, light pink crystals
LABRADORITE - raw and cut stones, grey with blue, green and yellow flash
LAPIS LAZULI - raw and cut stones, blue with golden pyrite inclusions
LARIMAR - natural raw and cut stones, greenish blue
MORGANITE - natural raw stones, light soft pink
MOSS AGATE - natural raw and cut stones, translucent to white colour with green inclusions
OPAL - natural raw and cut stones, translucent to white base with rainbow flashed, from Australia
PEARL - white freshwater pearls and black Tahitian sea pearls
PERIDOT - natural raw and cut stones, soft yellowish green
RAINBOW MOONSTONE - raw and cut stones, white base with blue flash
ROSE QUARTZ - natural raw stones, light rose pink colour
RUBY - raw and cut stones, light to dark pink colour
SAPPHIRE - raw and cut stones, white, blue, green, pink, yellow colours
SPINEL - raw stones, pink to red and black colour
TANZANITE - natural raw and cut stones, light to dark purple colour
TOURMALINE - natural raw and cut stones, pink, green, blue, watermelon colour
TURQUOISE - raw and cut stones, pure blue colours and blues with brown to black inclusions, bright blue to green colours