The Sapphire Merchant is New Zealand's premier precious gemstone retailer and custom jewellery house, and we are a Christchurch-owned and operated business. We travel to source and hand curate Earth's most exquisite gemstones.
Not all gemstones are created equal, just as no two people are exactly alike. In a world filled with mass production in a sea-of-same, we are fiercely passionate about connecting you with your very own piece of the extraordinary. We uncover Earth's finest natural gemstones, discovering the exact one that is meant for you and only you before embarking on your custom jewellery experience. In close collaboration, we entwine your nuanced needs with our creativity to hand-craft a custom, artisan piece of significance.
We are propelled to honour these gemstones and honour your story by bringing them into your world.
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