Tanzanite, found only at the foothills
of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania,
is a dazzling blue-violet gemstone,
that blends shades of blue and violet
depending on the play of light.
Kenya
Tsavorite
Formed in Kenya before dinosaurs
walked the earth – Tsavorite, or
‘the Green Garnet’, is an ancient
gem with unmatched green brilliance
that was formed in environments
with volcanic activity and volatile
geological conditions.
Ethiopia
Opal
Ethiopian Opals are a result of
volcanic activity and have the widest
combination of colours including
orange, blue, purple, yellow, green,
chocolate and red colours.
Madagascar
Pink & Blue Sapphire
Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) famous for Sapphires was once connected to Madagascar, therefore the recent discovery in Madagascar comes as no surprise. Being from the same geology the brilliant blue and pink “Ceylon” Sapphires of Madagascar dazzle with intense blues and rose-coloured pink hues.
Nigeria
Watermelon Tourmaline
Nigeria is home to Tourmaline as well as the bicoloured, Watermelon Tourmaline: a rare form of Tourmaline resembling the pink flesh and green skin of watermelon
Nigeria
Mandarin Garnet
Nigeria is known for its very rare, “Mandarin Garnet”: a saturated, pure orange hue that makes the stone seem as if it is burning.
Namibia
Pink & Green Tourmaline
Tourmaline is found in many parts of
the world, however, the harsh desert
landscape of Namibia is the home
to some of the finest pink and green
tourmalines in the world.
Mozambique
Paraiba Tourmaline
Once only found in the province of
Paraiba Brazil, and now the finest
electric neon blue Paraiba Tourmaline
are found in Mozambique.
Madagascar
Morganite
Meet Morganite, a romantic gem from
Madagascar that comes in shades along the
peach-pink spectrum ranging from a pale
baby-pink, to a salmon pink sometimes called
‘angel-skin’ and then on towards a darker
purple-pink known as ‘cherry blossom’.
Mozambique
Aquamarine
The deepest ocean-blue hue of
Aquamarine is classified as
“Santa Maria Africana”. Mozambique
is now the only source of this rare
colour as well as the popular powder
blue Aquamarine.
Tanzania
Pink Diamond
Tanzania is the home to the
Williamson Diamond Mine. This is
one of the few remaining sources of
pink Diamonds including the famous
‘bubble-gum’ pink Diamonds.
Zambia
Emerald
Africa’s ‘green treasure’, Zambian
Emeralds are recognised for their
intense green tones and naturally
formed inclusions, referred to as
“jardin” meaning ‘garden’ in French.
Mozambique
Ruby
The Montepuez Mine in Mozambique
is the newest Ruby discovery, from
an 800 million year old deposit,
also known for producing the rare
‘pigeon blood’ Rubies.
South Africa
Yellow Diamond
Found in South Africa and Botswana,
Diamonds have played a role in the economic
development of both countries. Discover
traditional white Diamonds as well fancy,
coloured Diamonds: vivid yellow ‘Canary
Diamonds’ and the rare ‘Premier Blue Diamonds’.
Botswana
Diamond
Found in South Africa and Botswana,
Diamonds have played a role in the economic
development of both countries. Discover
traditional white Diamonds as well fancy,
coloured Diamonds: vivid yellow ‘Canary
Diamonds’ and the rare ‘Premier Blue Diamonds’.
Namibia
Rubellite
Namibian Rubellite, from the Tourmaline family, is a rich, dark burgundy colour is often associated with the colour of velvety, red wine.