Esmeralda Gems is a wholesale distributor of fine Colombian emeralds and the primary emerald supplier for Thesis Gems and Jewelry. And over the course of our relationship, they have become one of our most treasured collaborators.

At Thesis Gems and Jewelry, we value people and the environment above any gemstone — and our industry is beginning to embrace this same outlook. In 2021, I expect the trend toward mine-to-market social responsibility to grow, driven by conscious consumers like our extraordinary clients.

Giving a friend, family member, or paramour a piece of jewelry is an intimate gesture that expresses deep and steadfast love. They will wear this heirloom of lasting value on their body, or keep it with their most precious belongings, and think of you each time they see it. Even if you have no experience with jewels, read on to learn how we can help you create a truly one of a kind gift this holiday season.

Jennifer Zimring and I connect over more than gems and precious metals. We’re both raising kids in the Bay Area, have backgrounds in medicine, and care deeply about the origins, quality, and ethics of our jewelry. Yet we were brought together by a particularly beautiful loose garnet.