Five stones, five traditions
Jaipur has cut and traded coloured stones for nearly three centuries. These are the five we set in silver, what each one means, and every piece made with it.
Panna
The stone Jaipur is most famous for. Rough emeralds have come to the city's cutters for generations, and its workshops remain one of the world's great centres for cutting them. A good emerald is a deep, living green, and small natural inclusions, called its garden, are part of its character.
- In Hindi
- Panna
- Colour
- Deep green
- Linked with
- Mercury (Budh)
- Care
- Keep from knocks and heat
Manik
The red of the ruby has always been tied to the sun, and in the navratna it takes the centre. Against silver, and especially against an oxidised finish, a ruby reads warm and bright, which is why it is the stone of so many bridal pieces.
- In Hindi
- Manik
- Colour
- Deep red
- Linked with
- The Sun (Surya)
- Care
- Hard and hard-wearing
Neelam
A strong, steady blue that holds its colour in any light. Sapphire is one of the hardest stones there is, second only to diamond, so it suits pieces worn every day, like a ring or a pair of studs.
- In Hindi
- Neelam
- Colour
- Royal blue
- Linked with
- Saturn (Shani)
- Care
- Very hard-wearing
Navratna
Nine stones for the nine celestial bodies of Indian tradition, set in a fixed order with the ruby at the centre: ruby, pearl, coral, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond, blue sapphire, hessonite and cat's eye. Worn together, they are meant to keep all nine in balance.
- Stones
- Nine, in order
- Centre
- Ruby, for the Sun
- Tradition
- The navagraha
- Read more
- The navratna
Moti
The only stone here that grows rather than forms in rock. Pearls bring a soft light to silver, and appear across the collection as drops, fringes and whole strands. They are soft, so they need the gentlest care of all.
- In Hindi
- Moti
- Colour
- Cream to white
- Linked with
- The Moon (Chandra)
- Care
- Keep away from water and perfume
Pure silver
Some of our most loved pieces carry no stone. Their beauty is all in the engraving, the beadwork and the finish.
Choose a stone, choose a piece.
Any design can be made with a different stone. Tell us which you prefer and we confirm what is possible.