Just as Emerald Month kicks off in May – when green buds come alive, uplifting our spirits – an exciting new partnership has emerged from Gemfields. This leading ethical miner and marketer of colored gemstones – and the majority shareholder and operator of the Kagem emerald mine in Zambia – has collaborated with Ibiza-based jeweler Natasha Collis to create two special collections aimed at “bringing joy to the everyday.” The Natasha Collis Fine Jewellery x Gemfields Ludic and Dancing Duet collections feature Gemfields’ Zambian emeralds set against yellow gold in designs that blend spontaneity with elegance. Drawing inspiration from the dualities found in nature, these pieces echo the delights of spring. The four-piece Ludic collection boasts captivating 6cm drop earrings featuring oval, pear, and round cut emeralds; a striking statement ring showcasing an off-center emerald; an open bangle adorned with emerald pave; and a necklace composed of oval, pear, and round emeralds.
Ludic is characterized by its free-form shapes, a theme that also informs the designs of the Dancing Duet range. This second collection features contrasting gold forms paired together, creating a close relationship between interconnected elements. The Dancing Duet range includes two necklaces, elegant Dancing Duet earrings, everyday studs, and a beautifully flowing bracelet. Each piece is set with exquisite emeralds from the Kagem mine, sculpted into 18k gold designs that flow gracefully in a playful interplay.
“My passion for emeralds, along with Gemfields’ ethos, motivated me to create this partnership,” shares Natasha Collis, who began her fine jewelry brand in London before moving to Ibiza in 2009, where she now operates a boutique and studio in the island’s rugged North, drawing her inspiration from the natural surroundings. A trained painter, Natasha transitioned her focus to jewelry design, exploring gold and various creations, and has never looked back since.
Her signature style emphasizes the raw beauty of gold: she hand-crafts nuggets into organic shapes, cleverly integrating asymmetrical gemstones in a whimsical and playful manner. Natasha’s pieces serve as wearable art, ideal for layering into daily outfits. Gemfields advocates that those mining gemstones should operate with transparency, legitimacy, and integrity, and that colored gemstones should yield a positive outcome for the communities and countries from which they are derived. Kagem, which is 75% owned by Gemfields in collaboration with the Zambian government, is recognized as the world’s largest emerald-producing mine and has supplied some of the most remarkable emeralds ever discovered. “Natasha Collis’ organic, free-flowing designs transport us to Ibiza! In these stunning collections, Zambian emeralds add vibrant green hues and sparkle, effortlessly enhancing a look and showcasing the playful nature of colored gemstones. Each emerald is an extraordinary creation of nature, formed over 500 million years ago under the most improbable conditions. Their uniqueness and rarity distinguish them, making them the ideal choice for collections that are lively and fun,” says Gemfields’ Marketing and Communications Director, Emily Dungey. With emerald being the stunning birthstone of May, it is fitting to see Kagem’s treasures showcased in these unique designs by Natasha.