The Journal of Lunawat

At Lunawat Gems, every stone carries a story of earth, craftsmanship and precision. In the Journal we share market trends, care tips and behind-the-scenes manufacturing stories for gemstone enthusiasts and jewellery designers., or simply curious about the world of gemstones, this space is crafted for you. From the science behind natural stones to market trends, care tips, legacy stories, and the behind-the-scenes details of our precise craftsmanship, we’re sharing it all here.

From Earth to Brilliance: Lunawat’s Story of Rubies

How rough ruby becomes a precision-cut gemstone.
How a custom-cut order moves from sketch to finished stone.

Emeralds in Flow: The Rise of Sculptural Liquid Settings

Why sculptural settings are changing how emeralds are cut and set.

Emeralds & Minimalism: The One-Stone Approach

Why one well-chosen emerald is defining modern jewellery.

Our New Era

  • Our new colour palette is reminiscent of the lush green landscapes of our birthplace, New Zealand. Our brand colours embrace simplicity while also honoring our heritage.

  • Sir Michael Hill, our Founder has a personal connection to the inspiration behind our new look. “The soft palette of all the colours from the beaches we would go to in New Zealand, the trees, the moss, the grass, have all been married in.”

  • Our new brandmark is deeply tied to our origins. It makes use of a New Zealand typography front, intertwining our monogram of M and H. The icon conjures imagery of a window, a tribute to our earliest, enchantingly creative store windows which were designed by Lady Christine Hill, and which helped Michael Hill to first make our mark in the fine jewellery landscape.