Who We Are

Cat Machine Gems – An Intergalactic Gemstone Art House

Founded in 2017 by artist Cat Morales, Cat Machine Gems is an international gemstone brand known for its vibrant color palettes, galactic gemstone cuts, and signature gemstone cake and dessert sculptures. What began as a creative project among friends has grown into a full-time art company with a global collector base and a visionary aesthetic.

Rooted in a lifelong body of illustrations and the mythos of a crystal planet ruled by extraterrestrial cats, the brand brings these characters to life through hand-cut gemstones, cosmic sculptures, and collectible works of art. Each piece reflects a celebration of beauty, fantasy, and otherworldly storytelling.

Today, Cat Machine Gems encompasses a full line of gemstone sculptures, designer toys, collectibles, canvas paintings, and NFT digital artwork—serving gem lovers, art collectors, and dreamers alike.

Cat Morales:

Born and raised in California, Cat Morales began her creative journey in San Francisco, studying fashion design and textiles at the Academy of Art University. In 2005, she moved to New York City, where she worked in the film industry’s wardrobe departments. It was during this time that her cosmic universe began to take shape—populated by extraterrestrial characters from a crystal planet of her own creation.

What started as stencil stickers and textile patterns grew into an expansive illustrated world. By 2014, after years of developing her vision and training in gemstone cutting, Cat shifted her focus to bringing these beings to life through sculptural art. With a blend of science fiction, gemology, and personal mythology, her work bridges the fantastical with the tangible.

In 2017, she officially launched Cat Machine Gems, a gemstone art brand that quickly attracted a devoted following of crystal collectors, artists, sci-fi enthusiasts, and designer toy aficionados. Today, her creations—ranging from hand-cut gemstones to dessert-inspired sculptures—continue to captivate audiences with their vibrant color, cosmic storytelling, and mystical edge.

Alejandro Zamora– Co-Creative Director & Head Gem Cutter, Cat Machine Gems

Originally from CDMX (Mexico City), Alejandro relocated to the United States just before his twenties, bringing with him a strong foundation in carpentry and craftsmanship. Over the years, he honed his skills to a professional level in architectural molding, millwork, and high-end fabrication, eventually expanding into New York City’s nightlife scene as a promoter and creator of immersive event installations.

In 2014, Alejandro began training as a gemstone cutter—a natural progression given his deep familiarity with industrial machinery and meticulous construction techniques. His precision, spatial intelligence, and artistic intuition quickly set him apart in the field. He soon rose to the role of Head Cutter and Co-Creative Director at Cat Machine Gems, where his technical mastery and design sensibility continue to shape the brand’s visionary sculptural works.

With a rare blend of industrial skill and artistic direction, Alejandro plays a pivotal role in transforming raw minerals into extraordinary pieces of cosmic, collectible art.

Graphic Design at Cat Machine Gems

Visual storytelling is at the heart of Cat Machine Gems, and our graphic design work has become one of our most powerful tools for communication, branding, and world-building. All Cat Machine graphics are created in collaboration with California-based street artist and graphic designer @getnweird, alongside founder Cat Morales. The two artists share a creative history that began in childhood and continued through art school—evolving into a longstanding artistic partnership.

Together, they translate the illustrated mythology of Cat’s crystal planet into dynamic visual language—turning characters, symbols, and cosmic landscapes into bold, collectible designs that live across digital campaigns, product lines, and immersive environments. While @getnweird remains an independent designer, he holds a permanent creative residency within the Cat Machine universe, where his work continues to help shape the brand’s iconic visual identity.

Our Values:

At Cat Machine Gems, design is not just our focus—it is our foundation. We are driven by a commitment to innovation, excellence, and the evolution of gemstone artistry. As a creative house, we continuously invest in advanced education and hands-on training, staying at the forefront of cutting-edge techniques, materials, and emerging aesthetics.

Our mission is to offer the highest caliber of gemstone cutting and sculptural design—pieces that not only reflect the best of contemporary craftsmanship but also push the boundaries of what gem art can be. We create with intention, precision, and vision—because our collectors deserve nothing less than extraordinary.