Sourcing our Sapphires

When it comes to every ZPJ piece, ethics play a huge part. My favourite stones - green sapphires - are most often from Australia. In fact, most of the blue sapphires I use are from Australia, too. While Ceylon Sapphires (from Sri Lanka, as the name suggests) are often the most sought after, I love the darker blues and greens of the Australian stones.

Australia is also well known for their parti sapphires, which show blue, green and hints of yellow. Most of the "big" sapphires we use are bought directly from the area they are mined and fossicked in Queensland.

For smaller stones, we work with reputable stone merchants, here in NZ and Australia. Sourcing all of our stones ethically and sustainably is important to us so that you can wear your pieces knowing they are considered and timeless.