CRAFTS AND STONE

Gemstones cut in Islamabad

From the earth,
to the hand.

Cut stones and mineral specimens from our own lapidary workshop, each sold with its origin and treatment written down. See any piece in person by appointment, or have it shipped insured, worldwide.

Move your light across the stones. Select one to examine it.

Birthstones

Twelve months, twelve lights.

Every month has its stone, and some have two or three. Find yours, read what it is and what it has meant, and see it set in silver.

Or choosing for someone? Pick their month.

Garnet, illustrated

Illustration. Real pieces are listed under “In the vault”.

January: Garnet

The stone for January

Garnet

A deep wine red. Garnet is a whole family of minerals, from this classic red to the raspberry pink of Umba garnet.

Traditionally believed
Carried for protection on journeys, and given for loyalty and friendship.
The science
A family of silicate minerals. Almandine garnet is crushed into sandpaper and waterjet cutting grit.

The January set

Pendant, ring and earrings in sterling silver, set with garnet.

Signature jewellery

The Twin Serpent

Two serpents coil into a single band and close around one brilliant stone. Our signature women’s ring.

Stone
2 ct diamond
Metal
White gold
Price
$20,000Rs 5,533,200

Mineral specimens

As the earth made them.

Natural crystals on the rock they grew in, each one of a kind.

No. P31

Purple fluorite

Cubic fluorite showing its classic stepped, phantom-like growth in deep violet-purple.

Matrix
On matrix

$800Rs 221,300Rs 221,300$800

View this specimen

The signature piece

Nephrite

86 kilograms of hand-polished jade

A substantial nephrite jade specimen, polished by hand to reveal its deep moss-green veining and natural surface character. A centrepiece for a serious mineral collection.

Species
Nephrite jade
Weight
86 kg
Finish
Hand-polished

$5,000Rs 1,383,300Rs 1,383,300$5,000

The vault

First access to rare finds

Be the first to know when a rare find enters the vault.