Introducing our brand new stacking collection, Bridge.
Encompassing the colourful story of nature’s natural
treasures, the new collection bridges the gap between
the gemstone and its home.
Mother Nature didn’t evenly spread stunning
gemstones across the planet. She chose remote,
difficult and inhospitable terrain, carefully
sprinkling her bounty where it can make a
real difference. In many of these places, there
is little else – no other employment, no rich
and fertile land. Here at Gemporia, we want
to ensure that those who mine in these remote
places are fairly rewarded for their work, and
that the communities which have sprung up
around these mines are looked after.
By going directly to these areas to source
our gems, we have come to know the
difficulties they face. We are aiming to
build a bridge with these communities, to
help them improve their lives and those of
future generations.
Building a Bridge
We wanted to express this idea of building a bridge
with remote gemstone communities in the design of
the range itself – to represent the direct connection with
the people who have unearthed these colourful stones.
The collection is available in two lengths – the
Mini and the Maxi. Finding their inspiration in
the outline and arches of a bridge, these rings
create the ultimate statement. Stack them high
for a contemporary look, or create arches and
patterns across your hand.
Featuring 20 different gemstones in 50 different designs, Bridge brings gems from Madagascar, India, Tanzania and Zambia precisely set and beautifully crafted in exquisite designs.
The bright and bold coloured gems wonderfully depict the vitality of
the gemstone nations from which
they originate.
Bridging the Gap
Here at Gemporia, we pride ourselves on knowing exactly
where our gemstones come from. Throughout the
process of making our jewellery, we try to source our gems
ourselves, and cut out the middlemen anywhere we can.
This means we know who has contributed to the production
of a piece of jewellery, and can ensure they are properly
rewarded for their hard work.
Moreover, by getting to know these mining
communities ourselves, we come to know the
challenges they face living in these remote
areas and how we can help. £5 for every item
sold from the Bridge Collection will go to the
Colourful Life Foundation to support longterm
sustainable projects in India, Madagascar,
Tanzania and Zambia.
Whilst our core ongoing focus is education, we have also contributed to farming and irrigation projects and set up two medical clinics. We provide sanitary towels, school uniforms and school meals to young people, as well as providing nutrient rich flour to HIV sufferers, and support the Eco Stove project (a safe alternative to cooking on open fires).
By bridging the gap between
the gem and its home, we aren’t
just delivering high quality, affordable and contemporary jewellery, we are able to directly help these vulnerable communities across the globe.
