Origins

We are excited to introduce Origins, an exclusive collection made with Zambian emeralds in collaboration with Gemfield’s, the world-leading responsible miner of colored gemstones. The collection celebrates the vibrancy of their Zambian emeralds in an assortment of elevated rings, necklaces, pendants and earrings.

“To frame the emeralds, I reimagined our core sculptural element, the Staircase, which was inspired by the architecture of ancient structures and pyramids. I explored new iterations, playing with softer profiles as a nod to Zambia’s winding rivers". Our founder Baylee Zwart envisioned designs that exude 1980’s glamour and sophistication, adorning many of the pieces with eclectic spreads of pave diamonds to amplify the emeralds’ unique beauty.

With this collaboration, AZLEE continues to chart a new direction in the realm of luxury, focusing on responsible production and transparent sourcing. “We are proud to partner with Gemfield’s and offer our clients pieces that feature gemstones of the highest quality and trusted provenance.” Gemfield's is an industry leader dedicated to ethical, sustainable and transparent mining. Their practices are designed to minimize environmental impact and directly support local economies and communities, while working towards the conservation of Africa’s wildlife and biodiversity.

The collection is presented alongside original artwork inspired by the topography of Zambia - the patterns of its rivers and mountain ranges, the longitude and latitude lines intersecting on a map. Graphics that trace the stones’ region of origin, transformed into abstract creations in AZLEE’s contemporary aesthetic.

Gemfield's emeralds are sourced from Kagem, the world’s largest emerald producing mine located in the mineral-rich part of northern Zambia. Among the most ancient, formed over millions of years, they are renowned for their quality and vividness. Extracted with care, enveloped in gold structures, illuminated with diamonds, the gemstones take center stage into modern designs crafted by master jewelers.