Swiss gemstones
The Swiss Alps are not only fascinating due to their unique natural beauty. They also accommodate a dazzling array of magnificent gemstones, shaped and formed over millions of years.
SWISS GEMSTONES
As well as being a GIA certified colored stones gemologist, Leni Adam has devoted much time to the study of Swiss gemstones and has participated in various mountain excursions with gemstone experts to the Swiss Alps. The gemstones used by Leni Adam are characterized by their high quality and beauty and tell the story of the Swiss Alps.
SEARCHING FOR GEMSTONES
The search for gemstones involves a lot of patience, expertise and hard work and takes place in some of the highest reaches of the Swiss Alps. The discovery of each gemstone has a special meaning and is associated with an extraordinary experience. Every jewel used by Leni Adam was discovered on a voluntary basis by passionate mountain and gemstone lovers, who respectfully and carefully source these treasures.
GEMSTONES OF THE COLLECTION
The Elsa collection includes rock crystals, smoky quartz, morions and amethysts originally sourced from different locations in the Swiss Alps, such as the Binntal (VS), Hillhorn (VS), Oberalppass (GR) and the Gotthard area (UR). These gemstones belong to the alpine quartz crystal family. The name “quartz” comes from the Slavic word “twardy” and means “hard”. Quartz achieves the greatest distribution in Switzerland and dazzles with its formations and color variations.
ROCK CRYSTAL
The rock crystal is the epitome of all crystals and is despite – or even more because of – its lack of color a mysterious beauty. The ancient Greeks believed that it was ice, frozen in time. Rock crystals shine in the sunlight and achieve an exceptional brilliance through cutting.
AMETHYST
The amethyst is captivating due to its light to dark violet colour and is very rare in Switzerland. This gives the gemstone a very exclusive character and is therefore the most expensive gemstone of Leni Adam.
SMOKY QUARTZ
As its name implies, the smoky quartz is characterized by its smoky brown color. Each smoky alpine quartz originally crystallized as a colorless rock crystal and only received its present color in the last ten to fifteen million years of its existence.
MORION
Smoky quartz can be found in various shades and intensities of brown. Very dark, almost black pieces of smoky quartz are called morion. The dark colour gives the gemstone depth and sparkle. Depending on the light radiation, the morion takes on different colours.