Summary
Anabela Chan’s Fruit Gems Collection transforms discarded fruits and vegetables into lab-grown gemstones. Each piece shows how design, science, and sustainability can work together to create beauty from waste.
Introduction
The Fruit Gems Collection by Anabela Chan redefines fine jewelry. Moreover, it turns food waste into gemstones, proving luxury can also protect the planet.
For example, learn more about sustainable jewelry in the eco-friendly materials guide.
From Waste to Wonder: Inside the Fruit Gems Collection
The idea began with one question: Can food waste become treasure? Indeed, more than 40 percent of food in the West is thrown away yearly. Specifically, the U.K. discards 9.5 million tonnes, while the U.S. discards 44 million tonnes. Consequently, Anabela Chan’s team developed gemstones made from pigments of beetroot, spinach, blueberries, and dragon fruit—stabilised with bio-resins from corn and agave.
Also, visit Anabela Chan’s official site to see the full process.
Craft and Colour in the Fruit Gems Collection
Every Fruit Gem captures colour directly from nature. Similarly, early humans extracted pigments from minerals and plants; Chan continues this tradition with modern science. Additionally, each piece is handmade in her London atelier using renewable organic materials. Read about related gemstone innovations, for instance, how labs are improving sustainability.
Regenerative Gemstones: Beyond the Fruit Gems Collection
Furthermore, the brand also launched Regenerative Gemstones™—Amber, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, and Lapis Lazuli re-created from lapidary off-cuts. This way, forgotten fragments gain a second life.
Explore more about sustainable jewelry trends to see how the industry is changing.
Q & A
Q: What makes the Fruit Gems Collection sustainable?
A: It reuses natural waste and renewable resins instead of mining new resources.
Q: How long does it take to craft one gemstone?
A: Each gem takes several weeks, from pigment extraction to final polishing.
Q: Are these gems durable?
A: Yes. Bio-resin bonding gives hardness similar to natural quartz.
Q: Where can buyers find the collection?
A: Visit Vogue’s feature on sustainable jewelry or the Anabela Chan online boutique.
Quotable Insight
“The key is to show that beauty can grow from what the world throws away.” — Anabela Chan
