As a child on a Pacific island, I looked for treasures in the family garden. The emerald crystal my mother wore fascinated me. Like many, I was influenced by Indiana Jones and the movie Romancing the Stone, but life initially led me down other paths.

This passion rewoke one summer in the South of France. Friends were returning from Madagascar with gemstones and invited me to go back with them. I did not hesitate.

The months spent in the bush searching for rubies and sapphires were intense. The rugged terrain and lack of comfort made me appreciate the raw beauty of the country and the satisfaction of discovering new gems. It was later in Thailand, the global hub for cutting and trading, that I decided to dedicate my life to it.

After numerous travels, two years of gemology studies, and an apprenticeship in the lapidary art, I now offer gemstones cut and polished by my own hands. I work with patience to reveal the unique character and brilliance of each stone.

Jérémie Attal