‘Paraiba tourmalines have become extremely desirable and are now sometimes more expensive than diamonds because they’re rarer. The color is electric.’

‘I was so drawn to the unique cut of these Colombian emeralds. They’re large emerald cuts with very small corners, which make them quite unusual, almost like baguettes. They have a beautiful, open color to them which I love.’

'I love all pearls, from Akoya to natural. Known as the Queen of Gems, they add a touch of majesty to any jewelry box. They require no cutting or polishing to reveal their beauty, which has been treasured since ancient times.’

‘Rose-cut diamonds have a flat profile and are set upside down so the top of the stone is multi-faceted. I set them for maximum luster, with small brilliant-cut diamonds underneath the rose cut.’

‘These earrings are made with Australian boulder opals. It takes a long time to build a collection of this many stones in matching colors and hues. I’m a huge fan of opals — they’re individual and unique.’

‘It takes around three to four months to create a piece, but we can spend a year designing something. I don’t like to rush just because I’ve got the stones; I prefer to wait until the inspiration comes.’