About Gnatus
"G-natus" is a Latin word, usually translated: born, made, destined, designed, intended, produced, formed by nature.
The 15 last years i have been working with the wonderful world of gemstones and little by little the jewelry for men started growing on me and now it's a big part of my life. My inspiration is the man who loves the nature's best and likes to dress comfortable and stylish.
I design, make, curate, photograph, edit, list, pack, ship all the items.
I carefully use only sources that practice fair trade in terms of their employees.
I have a partner, a master stone cutter, in Jaipur IN, who runs a stone cutting workshop that provides employment and most importantly, apprenticeships for young men. After working with him, many young men have gone on to have their own businesses and provide a living for an extended family
(In India, this can be up to 50 people).
In general, most all stones come from countries where the need is great.I carefully use only sources that practice fair trade in terms of their employees (treatment and pay).If we can help these people reach the world market, it will help many people.
I am doing exactly what I am meant to be doing. AND loving every minute of it.
Sincerely,
Steve Christo