World-Class Gemstones that are mined, cut and polished by artisans near the source
We partner with jewelers interested in direct sourcing of gemstones and gold from Africa and Asia. Have a look at our Showcase (online store) to browse our inventory, with new stock arriving monthly through 2026. Presently, our sourcing is focused in Madagascar however we will be expanding to include material from multiple gem and gold-producing countries. Collaboration inquiries are most welcome.
Our Story
Zo is a Malagasy gemologist who was head of lapidary and jewelry at the Institute of Gemology in Madagascar (IGM) from 2004 through 2016, during which she led the training of hundreds of African lapidary students. Zo has contributed greatly to Madagascar's evolution into a world-class gemstone marketplace.
Daniel is a Canadian geo-scientist and ASM expert with nearly 20 years of experience working to develop mineral supply chains in Africa. With extensive expertise in mineral processing, Daniel is passionate about value-addition in mineral supply chains, and efforts to "onshore" mineral processing in source-countries. Daniel lives in France, where he is positioned to support European and international jewelry clientele with personalized attention.