Literal Brooch With Orange Hessonite Garnet

THIS STONE WAS MINED BY SALMA.

This brooch is part of the second release of the Literal Series.

The Literal Series is a tribute to the often-overlooked individuals of the jewelry industry—the miners whose labor and dedication lie at the heart of each piece. This collection shifts the spotlight from the designer to the miner, honoring their essential role by plainly and proudly displaying their names directly onto each piece. In stripping away fine details and ornamentation, these designs embody the raw beauty of gold in a less refined state, a nod to the material’s origins and to the hands that mined it.

The Literal Series challenges the conventional hierarchy of the jewelry-making process, where the designer often receives acclaim while the miner remains anonymous. Here, I aim to create an unembellished celebration of the miners’ work—a reminder that the story of each piece begins not with design, but with the miner’s labor and resilience.

This brooch was first debuted on the red carpet at the 2026 Gem Awards and is part of a limited release collection.

Details:

• Our Literal Brooch in 14kt Fairmined yellow gold contains a 2.3ct orange pear hessonite garnet from Tanzania measuring 11.13 x 7.06mm. The hessonite garnet rough was mined by Salma.
• This item is one of a kind and only one is available.