Gemporia Lookbook — Spring/Summer 2023

Spring/Summer 2023

PREFACE

Welcome to Gemporia’s first ever LookBook, a plethora of expressive gemstones and collections that capture the essence of the world around us.

This inaugural text, in short, embodies our transition from trend serving to trend setting. As gemstone connoisseurs, we have followed the movements of haute couture jewellers with undeniable closeness; now, we’re taking these first faithful steps for ourselves.

This 2023 spring/summer LookBook signifies our entry into a new era of gemstone collecting — a new age, if you will. As such, the selection of coveted gems, collections and artefacts within this book mark a new beginning for us at Gemporia. Each with their own unapologetic, outspoken impression, you are able to immerse yourself in an array of collective designs made to not only be visually seen, but emotionally felt.

As we commemorate this milestone, we encourage you to embark on this journey with us. A journey of magic and charm, yes, but also one of change, delirium and growth.

Huán Jade

The hero of Chinese folklore

Exceptional, marvellous and infinitely valuable, this stone is held in the highest regard in the Far East.

Carved from a single rough and curated by the masters, these never-before-seen interlocking gems depict a time gone by, and hold strength and calibre in more ways than we can fathom.

THERE IS A PRICE FOR GOLD, BUT NO PRICE FOR JADE.

~ Chinese Proverb

Cosmic

Sent from the heavens

A gem that allows us to wear the wonders of the world above us, the celestial brilliance of Cosmic Crystal Opal is almost immeasurable.

Complete with an explosion of lustre and fire that’s delicate but powerful, it’s clear that this gem’s qualities extend way beyond its kaleidoscope of colour, with the Gold it’s set in mirroring the cosmos.

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HUES OF THE OPAL, THE LIGHT OF THE DIAMOND, ARE NOT TO BE SEEN IF THE EYE IS TOO NEAR.

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Queen of the Ocean

A one in two million prize

A uniquely and infinitely lustrous gem that takes comfort and pleasure in its own company.

It echoes the sounds of the elements for any listener so fortunate, singing the songs of the world surrounding it. With a rarity of one in two million, it’s royal by both name and nature.

IN ANTIQUITY,

THE CONCH

SHELL WAS REGARDED BY THE EARLY INCAN AND MAYAN CULTURES AS A SYMBOLIC MOUTHPIECE OF THE GODS.

~ Dave Troth

Southern Seas

The unapologetic treasure

Adopting a class all its own, this gem offers an iridescence only before seen in dreams.

Influenced by what’s consumed by its shell, it has a unique colour, an individual confidence and a stubbornness envied by anyone in its presence.

THE HEART OF MAN IS VERY MUCH LIKE THE SEA; IT HAS STORMS, IT HAS TIDES, AND IN ITS DEPTHS IT HAS ITS PEARLS TOO.

~ Vincent Van Gogh

Luxe

A Queen’s cluster

Bold and brilliant with enough opulence to fill the oceans, this boutique-worthy collection is fit for the elite, radiating an essence as regal as the gems within it.

Luxe is an undeniable head-turner, and a jewellery collector’s paradise.

JEWELLERY HAS THE POWER TO BE THE ONE LITTLE THING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL UNIQUE.

~ Elizabeth Taylor

Kingdom of Colour

A family of jewels

A wealth of gemstones and metals, cohabiting together in harmony for one monumental collection.

So different in looks but alike in their loyalty, each animal is connected by a sense of pride, allegiance and beauty.

THE LOVE FOR ALL LIVING CREATURES IS THE MOST NOBLE ATTRIBUTE OF MAN.

~ Charles Darwin

Perennial Passion

A springtide delight

With clusters of colour and infinite strength, every piece of Sapphire in this collection is sheltered by a protective nest of Diamonds.

The pair of gems coincide in perfect harmony to create this spectacle of charm, that effortlessly emulates the changing season.

WHERE FLOWERS BLOOM, SO DOES HOPE.

~ Claudia Alta ‘Lady Bird’ Johnson

Branca Agua Bangle

As nature intended

This stone is clean and translucent like the waves of the purest white water.

Completely untreated and completely natural, it’s as if Mother Nature handcrafted this bangle from her intricate, careful hands.

NOTHING IS SOFTER OR MORE FLEXIBLE THAN WATER, YET NOTHING CAN RESIST IT.

~ Lao Tzu

The Jewel of Gdansk

Nature’s historian

Perfectly preserving the tales of our planet, this gem stands tall as the Earth’s most beloved storyteller.

Encapsulating the constantly evolving natural world, the gem is one of the most reliable and authentic exhibitors of Mother Nature’s true power.

IT’S NOT WHAT YOU LOOK AT THAT MATTERS, IT’S WHAT YOU SEE.

~ Henry David Thoreau

Dawn and Dusk

A priceless pairing

Completely opposite but effortlessly parallel, the golden glows of these two stones make them perfectly compatible.

They exude their natural beauty like an angel spreading its wings, and pay tribute to the continuous, everturning world to which we all belong.

NO SUN OUTLASTS ITS SUNSET, BUT WILL RISE AGAIN AND BRING THE DAWN.

~ Maya Angelou

Pandai Court

Handcrafted culture

From the hands of the experts comes a collection so intricate that you absorb yourself in the art of the organic Indonesian landscape.

Its vibrancy and spirit is mirrored in the metalwork, with the iconic island’s heritage carefully embedded into each and every cut.

WE HAVE NO ART. WE DO EVERYTHING AS WELL AS WE CAN.

~ Balinese Proverb