Season after season, Atelier PUKA selects its gemstones for the intensity of their colors, their subtle nuances and their unique character.
Turquoise, tourmaline, garnet, moonstone, aquamarine… each stone has its own personality, light and distinctive qualities. Discover the gemstones used in our jewelry and what makes each one unique.
Apatite is often associated with clarity and creative flow—an uplifting gem that invites focus, openness, and a sense of ease. Its name comes from the Greek apatē (“deception”), a nod to how this mineral was long mistaken for others; today, its sea-blue to green hues are prized for their luminous, water-like glow.
At Atelier PUKA, we select natural Apatite for its saturated, vibrant blues and crystal sparkle.
Considered a stone of communication, creativity, and confidence, Apatite is believed to ease mental clutter, calm worry, and support honest self-expression—an energizing companion for fresh ideas and everyday inspiration.
Provenance: Madagascar & Brazil.
Amazonite is often seen as a calming, sunlit stone, echoing tropical waters and soft coastal greens. Its name is tied to its look: a pastel blue-green feldspar with natural, milky veining that gives each piece a gently marbled, organic character.
At Atelier PUKA, we work with natural Amazonite chosen for its fresh, vibrant hue and balanced patterns, then cut and polished into smooth, comforting shapes that sit softly against the skin.
Considered a stone of harmony, truth, and emotional clarity, Amazonite is said to ease tension, support honest communication, and help set gentle but firm boundaries. It’s associated with soothing energy, self-expression, and everyday serenity.
Provenance: Brazil, Madagascar, Russia
Moonstone belongs to the feldspar family. Typically translucent with a soft, floating sheen (adularescence), it ranges from milky white to clear with blue or silvery flashes. Long prized in South Asia and later embraced in Western jewelry, it’s valued for its gentle, moonlit glow and natural elegance.
Considered a stone of intuition and emotional balance, Moonstone is believed to soothe stress, calm shifting moods, and support new beginnings. Often linked with receptivity and self-trust, it encourages a steadier rhythm in daily life and a softer, more centered confidence.
Origin: Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar.
Strawberry Quartz is often regarded as a heart-warming gem, connecting us to gentle joy and the quiet beauty of nature. Its name comes from its look: clear quartz sprinkled with fine iron-oxide inclusions that create soft pink tones and berry-like speckles.
At Atelier PUKA, we work with natural Strawberry Quartz selected for its luminous blush and lively inclusions, cut and polished into smooth, balanced shapes that feel comfortable against the skin.
Considered a stone of love, harmony, and emotional balance, Strawberry Quartz is believed to soothe anxiety, ease inner tension, and encourage self-confidence and self-care. It’s associated with warmth, courage, and everyday well-being.
Provenance: Brazil & Madagascar.
A microcrystalline quartz, Blue Chalcedony is loved for its tranquil, sky-to-cornflower tone and soft, waxy glow. Usually translucent with an even, milky body, it takes a silky polish and shows a gentle, billowy luminosity that flatters every skin tone.
For bracelets and earrings, Atelier PUKA edit leans into smooth domes and rounded beads that sit comfortably on the wrist and ear. Expect clean, even color, protective low-profile settings, and a refined finish—light enough for daily wear, quietly luxurious up close.
Often associated with calm, clear expression, and emotional ease, Blue Chalcedony is said to steady overthinking, soften stress, and support open, confident communication.
Provenance: Turkey, Namibia, Brazil.
Celebrated for its lush, forest-green hue, Chrome Diopside gets its color from chromium. A pyroxene mineral, it ranges from translucent to bright, glassy transparency; the best stones keep their depth without tipping into blackish tones.
Often linked to renewal and steady, heart-centred energy, chrome diopside is said to encourage clear expression, balanced confidence, and a grounded sense of vitality.
Provenance: Siberia (historical), Pakistan, Afghanistan.
A member of the quartz family, Green Amethyst—better known as prasiolite—shows a fresh, mint-to-sage hue with a bright, glassy luster.
With quartz hardness, it’s a practical choice for frequent wear.
Often associated with clarity, renewal, and calm confidence, prasiolite is said to quiet mental noise, support balanced decision-making, and open the heart to a lighter, steadier energy.
Provenance: Primarily Brazil (Minas Gerais).
Chrysoprase is a fresh, apple-to-mint green variety of chalcedony, colored by traces of nickel. Typically translucent with a soft, waxy glow, it takes a silky polish and reads vibrant yet soothing in daylight.
In the PUKA edit, you’ll find slender threader earrings, hoops, - light, easy shapes that let the color sit close to the skin and pair naturally with warm gold.
Often associated with calm, optimism, and emotional balance, chrysoprase is worn to ease stress, steady the mood, and invite a clearer, more open outlook.
Provenance: Australia, Brazil.
Chrysocolla is a copper-rich gemstone known for lagoon blues and sea-green tones, often marbled with darker veining or mingled with malachite. Its naturally silky, matte-to-satin finish gives a soft glow; when the material is more silicated, it takes a brighter polish while keeping that tranquil color.
In the PUKA selection, you’ll see mainly streamlined beads, delicate strands that sit comfortably and let the blue-green read close to the skin.
Often associated with calm, clear expression, and emotional steadiness, chrysocolla is worn to ease tension, support communication, and invite a gentler, more balanced rhythm to the day.
Provenance: Peru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chile, USA (Arizona).
Turquoise is an opaque copper-bearing gemstone celebrated for its robin’s-egg blues through greenish teals. Color varies with trace elements (copper/iron) and often shows a natural “matrix” web from the host rock. Finely cut, it takes a smooth, satiny polish with a soft, velvety glow.
In the PUKA edit, expect slender drops, and easy beaded strands—shapes that let the color speak, pairing naturally with warm gold tones.
Long treated as a traveler’s talisman, turquoise is associated with protection, balanced energy, and open, honest expression—worn to steady the mood and encourage calm, confident communication.
Provenance: USA (Arizona, Nevada), Iran, China/Tibet, Mexico.
First comes the flash: a sweep of blue, green, even gold that skims a smoky grey base—Labradorite’s hallmark labradorescence. A feldspar with a naturally mysterious look, it shows best when the surface is clean and the color play appears bright and fluid rather than patchy.
Often associated with intuition, quiet protection, and focused calm, it’s chosen to steady the mind, soften stress, and invite a sense of curiosity and renewal.
Provenance: Madagascar, Canada (Labrador), Finland (spectrolite).
Malachite features saturated bands of green—from light mint to deep forest—whorled into rings and swirls that read like topography in stone. With a naturally velvety satin sheen, it’s most striking when the pattern is crisp and the polish smooth, letting the concentric lines feel both graphic and organic.
Often associated with protection, steady growth, and confident change, malachite is worn to filter negativity, encourage clear boundaries, and energize the day with grounded momentum.
Provenance: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Namibia.
