Why Jaipur is the Gemstone Capital of the World

Over 80% of the world's coloured gemstones are cut, polished, or traded through Jaipur. The city's craftsmen have worked with precious and semi-precious stones for centuries — building a body of knowledge, skill, and instinct that no other city can match. When you buy gemstone jewellery from Firuzeh, you're buying from within that ecosystem.

The Firuzeh Gemstone Lexicon

Emerald — The colour of spring. Firuzeh's emerald pieces channel the deep verdant hues of Colombian and Zambian stones. Emeralds are used in jhumkas, tikkas, pendant malas, and rings throughout the collection.

Aquamarine — The colour of shallow tropical water. Aquamarine's clarity and coolness makes it a natural partner for Art Deco designs. Firuzeh's Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Halo Ring showcases its versatility.

Tourmaline — The chameleon gemstone. Tourmaline comes in virtually every colour — Firuzeh's Uneven Tourmaline Drop Earrings celebrate its multicoloured nature, using irregular stones in pink, green, and purple.

Tanzanite — Found only in one square kilometre of Tanzania, tanzanite is one of the rarest gemstones on earth. Its velvety blue-violet hue is unmistakable. The Carved Tanzanite & Ruby Diamond Earrings are among Firuzeh's most extraordinary pieces.

Opal — The stone of a thousand faces. No two opals are identical. Firuzeh's Opal Emerald Pendant Mala and Opal Diamond Pendant Mala showcase the stone's play-of-colour alongside complementary gems.

Ruby — The stone of passion. Firuzeh's ruby pieces — from the Rubina Ring to the Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Halo Ring — use vivid pigeon-blood-adjacent stones that command attention.

Jade — Rare in Indian fine jewellery, the Jade & Polki Diamond Pendant Necklace is a collector's piece — imperial green jade in a Polki setting that bridges two entirely different gem traditions.

How to Choose a Gemstone Based on Your Birth Month

•       January: Garnet | February: Amethyst | March: Aquamarine

•       April: Diamond | May: Emerald | June: Pearl

•       July: Ruby | August: Peridot | September: Sapphire

•       October: Opal/Tourmaline | November: Citrine | December: Tanzanite

Gemstone Care 101

Softer stones (opal, pearl, turquoise) require the most care — avoid water and chemicals. Harder stones (emerald, sapphire, ruby) are more durable but should still be stored separately to avoid scratching other pieces. All gemstones benefit from periodic professional cleaning.

Explore all of Firuzeh’s gemstone collections at firuzehjaipur.com.