THESIS GEMS
Meet CATE - celebrating Mother Nature’s artwork, gemstones!
Cate of Thesis Gems is not only a jewelry designer, she is a practicing pediatrician! Her work is hand-forged using jewelry ingredients that are traceable and responsibly sourced, meaning her jewelry supports people, their skills, and natural resources - be it land or sea!
THESIS GEMS
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Cate considers who, where, and how her gemstones and precious metals are mined, to ensure people, their skills, and the environment are preserved and protected.
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HOW TO BUY AN EXCEPTIONAL JEWELRY GIFT FOR HER - FOR ANY OCCASION
Buying jewelry for you or as a gift to celebrate a birthday, promotion, or welcome to motherhood is always a good idea.
The Brilliant Concierge is a fluid experience that gives you peace of mind knowing the jewelry you choose tells a story that meaningfully symbolizes a personal journey, milestone, or expresses an emotion.
Selecting memorable pieces that will be loved and worn does not need to be stressful.
This service is a fluid experience offering peace of mind knowing your gift tells a personal story with jewelry that was meant for her... or you!
Read about a super adorable “quest” for an August birthday gift.
Whether you are the chairwoman in the boardroom, the CEO of your household, or an industry innovator, I help you acquire jewelry that empowers your personal brand and aligns with your values.
The jewelry I curate for you will amplify your style to be seen and taken seriously as the extraordinary, memorable woman that you are!
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING: What does ethically and sustainably sourced mean for jewelry?
The jewelry you discover here is discerning because of the unique design signature and the careful consideration of the materials selected.
Just like we know where our food is from and who made our clothes, why not jewelry?
Responsible sourcing goes beyond ethically or sustainably sourced. This encompasses conflict-free, traceability, protecting people, their skills, and the environment be it land or sea. This is an open, evolving conversation worth having, as we all seek to make choices that align with our values.
As much as possible, the designers in this community do their best to choose jewelry “ingredients” that honor this.
Gemstones can be responsibly sourced or post-consumer recycled (recovered from previously worn jewelry to be reset in a new design).
For precious metals, this can mean using recycled gold - or a step further is mercury-free gold.
An ongoing initiative worth following is the Jewelry Glossary Project.
The purpose is to create shared definitions of key terms within the jewelry industry for use by the trade and the public. The project was launched to increase transparency throughout the supply chain, by building consensus on definitions for key terms and creating accountability for their usage.