Gemfields and Savelli – the Swiss-based luxury atelier merging technology with luxury craftsmanship – have launched a collection of limited edition ruby-set smartphones featuring Gemfields Mozambican rubies.
Handmade in Switzerland, the Savelli Ruby Limited Edition smartphones will be unveiled in Geneva at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) watch fair this week. It is the first time the Swiss brand has used these magnificent precious stones in the gem-settings of its luxurious smartphones.
The first smartphone, called Ruby Mystery, features 395 brilliant-cut rubies set in 18-carat white gold with a black alligator back cover – limited to 20 pieces.
The second, Ruby Passion, also features 395 brilliant-cut rubies, set in 18-carat yellow gold with 144 brilliant-cut diamonds and a red alligator cover – limited to just 8 pieces. Highly delicate and precise craftsmanship was required for these particularly challenging ruby settings due to the curved surfaces of the handset design.
This is the second collaboration between the two brands following last year’s successful launch of an emerald-set smartphone collection, featuring Gemfields responsibly sourced Zambian emeralds.
“We are thrilled to be partnering once again with Savelli in what is one of the first design collaborations to feature Gemfields Mozambican rubies,” said Gabriella Harvey, Gemfields Director of Cut and Polished Gemstones. “The Ruby Limited Edition collection epitomizes the kind of fine luxury craftsmanship that is normally only found in high watchmaking and jewellery. We are delighted that our gemstones are being used to forward innovation in the luxury smartphones sector.”
Alessandro Savelli, founder and CEO of Savelli: “After collaborating with Gemfields in the Emerald Limited Edition with those charming coloured stones, Savelli is now pursuing the ‘king of gemstones’ – the Ruby. I have always been fascinated by this gem and also rediscovered it recently in an old family jewel. A symbol of passion, prosperity and eternal love, it was a precious gift for my wife. Now, with this exclusive new collection, I would like to share the magic and beauty of rubies to all Savelli women”.
The rubies were sourced from the Gemfields Montepuez ruby deposit in northern Mozambique, which is believed to be the most significant recently discovered ruby deposit in the world today. The quality of Mozambican rubies can be exceptional and often comparable to the Burmese ‘pigeon blood’ rubies. As the world’s leading supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, Gemfields is involved in each step of the mine to market process, in order to provide its customers with the assurance they require of the responsible and transparent journey their stones have taken.
Savelli is the first luxury smartphone created and handcrafted in Switzerland as a precious piece of jewellery. Bringing together technology and elegance, Savelli is the jewel of tomorrow. The collection Jardin Secret, including 11 exceptional models, is distributed in some of the most prestigious stores in the world, in cities such as Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Milan, Rome, Capri, Paris, Courchevel, Cannes, Monaco, St. Tropez, Casablanca and Marbella.
Technical Features of Savelli Gemfields Smartphones
Ruby Mystery
- 18-carat white gold set with approximately 395 brilliant-cut rubies (approx. 4,72 carat)
- Stainless steel with black PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) treatment
- Black Alligator rubberized leather
- High-tech black ceramic
- Ultra-bombé, unscratchable sapphire crystal screen
- Powered by Google Android™
Ruby Passion
- 18-carat yellow gold set with 395 brilliant-cut rubies (approx. 4,72 carat) and with 144 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1,62 carat)
- Red Alligator, high-tech black ceramic
- Ultra-bombé, unscratchable sapphire crystal screen
- Powered by Google Android™
About Gemfields
Gemfields is the world’s leading supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, specialising in high quality emeralds and amethysts from Zambia, and more recently rubies from Mozambique.
About Savelli Genève
Conceived by Alessandro Savelli, Savelli is a new revolutionary jewellery brand based in Geneva, merging technology with luxury craftsmanship.
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