A gem dealer for who has specialised in natural, unheated stones for 30 years, François Garaude, founder of Maison Garaude in the heart of Paris, decided to turn his passion for coloured gemstones into a fine jewellery line. Together with his daughter Jeanne, they have developed a fine jewellery line that showcases the beauty of coloured stones in very contemporary settings, including François' favourite, the spinel.