Moody Blues

Smooth, rough, faceted, shiny, velvety, transparent, opaque, cool, electric, pale and soft — there are countless qualities of a gemstone that inspire designers. They are often influenced by different gemstones to create a collection. But there is always one favorite stone that serves as their muse. When asked to talk about their most treasured gemstone, the following designers revealed why it inspires them to create objects of affection for their customers to cherish.