Our Gem
Nurturing a passion for gems and geology from a young age, Gemma 'Gem' Brain, the founder of The Sapphire Merchant, spent her childhood walking the beaches of Banks Peninsula, New Zealand, looking for agates, carnelian and jasper, those perfect stones amongst the many millions that covered the beach. This passion has led Gemma on adventures to exotic locations and down roads less travelled, searching for the perfect precious gemstones to curate for The Sapphire Merchant collection.
Our Gemstones
In an industry with many hands between the mine and a gemstone purchase, Gemma has continuously pushed boundaries and gone directly to the source, always searching for something sacred; exquisite gemstones of every hue, lustre and brilliance imagination. Born from Earth hundreds of millions of years ago and carefully uncovered by man, these jewels are genuinely breathtaking. In a world filled with mass production in a sea-of-same, we are fiercely passionate about connecting you with your own piece of the extraordinary. We unearth the world's finest naturally coloured gemstones, discovering the exact one meant for you - and only you - your moment-defining treasure.
Custom Jewellery
In close collaboration, we entwine your nuanced needs with our creativity to handcraft a custom, artisan jewellery piece of significance. Whether you are creating the ultimate gift of self-love or a proclamation of love for a special occasion, each one-of-a-kind statement jewellery piece marks a precious moment in time yet perpetuates a timeless journey that began millions of years ago. We are propelled to honour these gemstones and honour your story by bringing them into your world.
