Gemstones

From the Mine to the Finished Piece

The fascination with gemstones has a long history in the Stähli family.

Michael Stähli at the entrance to “Ruby Land” in Burma
Michael Stähli at the entrance to “Ruby Land” in Burma

The first generation already travelled to important sources of gemstones. Decades later, Michael Stähli’s own journeys took him to Burma, Vietnam and Tanzania, among other places.

It is not only about seeing or acquiring gemstones. What matters are the people on the ground, their stories and their knowledge, and an understanding of where a stone originates, how it is traded and what makes it special.

Trading gemstones in Vietnam
Trading gemstones in Vietnam

Formative places

Burma Burma Ruby
Vietnam Vietnam Spinel
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzanite

These experiences flow back to Bern. In our workshop we create pieces of jewellery that are not only designed and made, but also carry a story within them.

Our workshop Unique pieces