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Afghanistan is a source for gems, particularly lapis lazuli from Badakhshan, emerald from the Panjshir Valley and ruby from Jegdalek
Some gems are mined from Malawi, one of the poorest countries in Africa surrounded by important gemstone sources
Malachite is a fascinating copper-bearing mineral with bands of bright and dark green.
Tsavorite is a rare vivid green grossularite garnet, colored by chromium or vanadium, with deposits mainly in East Africa.
Despite its name this delightful blue and green variety of microcline is not mined in either the Amazon Jungle or River. But where do we find this gemstone?
The USA produces gemstones ranging from tourmaline and turquoise to peridot, sapphire, sunstone, opals and rock crystal
Amethyst is found all over the world, but South America is the most abundant source.
Natural ametrine comes almost entirely from one location, the Anahi mine in Bolivia. New cutting styles are making this unique gem even more popular.
The rainbow play-of-color effect of these opals is vibrantly maximized by its still being attached to the dark rock from which it was mined. See how and wh...
Read about Australia as the leading source for opal and also about other gemstones that are mined in Australia, such as diamond, sapphire, amethyst, rhodon...
Brazil is an important gem source, particularly Minas Gerais, Paraiba and Bahia, where citrine, amethyst, topaz, aquamarine, Paraiba tourmaline and emerald...
Benitoite is a very rare blue gemstone that has been designated that official state gem of California
China has a huge jewelry and gemstone market and several gemstone materials are producted there, such as cultured pearls, amber, turquoise, corundum and peridot
Gemstone deposits are found all over the world, even in inhospitable places such as deserts. Learn about desert gemstones found in deserts in America, Asia...
Look into the fascinating story of the discovery of this valuable blue gemstone. Maasai herdsmen, a tailor turned prospector, the VP of Tiffany’s all play ...
Colombia is the most famous source of emeralds but Brazil and Zambia are staking a claim as producers of fine examples of this exquisite and valuable green...
Zambia's reputation as a producer of high quality emeralds got a boost when Tiffany and Co began to promote this country's fine gemstones, known for thei...
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, has produced some of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones and jewelry in the world, including the Blue Belle of A...
A rich vein of barely exploited colored gemstones runs through east Africa from Kenya to Madagascar and at the heart lies Tanzania. We explore its potential.
With a heritage of mining that compares with any country on earth we look at the gemstones found in this land of jagged mountain peaks and bleak valleys.
The history of mining in this challenging and mountainous country goes back thousands of years and as peace returns to this war torn area hopefully it will...
Forged in the volcanic fires that shaped this continent, gemstones are found the length and breadth of Africa. Discover why it is exciting the gem world.
There is so much more to Australian gemstones than just opals - diamonds, sapphires and topaz are just a few of the riches that are found in this land of plenty
Botswana is one of the most stable African countries and an important source of diamond and other precious materials
An almost endless list of the gemstones that can be found on this tropical paradise, full of weird and wonderful animals and plants, isolated for millions ...
This southern African country is blessed with national parks, endless white sandy beaches, amazing dive spots, exotic wildlife and an enviable list of gems...
Burma, Myanmar, is famous for some of the world's most valuable and beautiful gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires and imperial jade, others include spine...
Pakistan has enormous mineral wealth and may some day become a major force in the international gems trade.
Russia is an important producer of diamonds, alexandrite, demantoid garnet and emerald, as well as many lesser gemstones
This island is home to legendary tales of untold wealth in gems and jewels and, guess what, the stories are all true! Sapphires, rubies, tourmaline and mor...
The UK, including Britain, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales has seen some mineral and gemstone finds, such as diamond, sapphire and Blue John ...
Discover the top sapphire mining regions worldwide, from Kashmir to Madagascar. Learn about their unique traits, historical significance, and cultural impact in this in-depth guide to sapphire sources.
Jade is one of the most treasured gemstone jewelry materials in Asia, and one of the most important sources of jade is Hotan, or Hetian in Xinjiang Provinc...
Idar-Obserstein has a history of mining and gem-cutting dating back hundreds of years
Indonesia has long been a source for gemstones, including diamonds, jasper, quartz, obsidian, pearls, amber and more. Learn more about Indonesian gems and ...
Take a tour of the famous international gemstone market in Chanthaburi, Thailand. There are great deals in natural ruby, sapphire and other popular colored...
Discover the allure of Kashmir sapphires, renowned for their rare cornflower blue hue and velvety texture. Explore their historical discovery in the Himalayas, unparalleled value at auctions, and the geopolitical complexities of their origin, with insights into why these gems remain the pinnacle of the sapphire world.
Kyanite from Nepal can often be found in a color similar to blue sapphire
This fiery orange and yellow gemstone which is unusual for an opal in its color, clarity and cut is mostly found in the arid hinterlands of Mexico.
Explore sapphire mining in Australia, from Queensland’s Anakie fields to New South Wales. Learn about mining methods, processing, and the iconic Black Star of Queensland.
Moussa Konate's luck changed in 2003 when bought some rough tourmaline in Mozambique that turned out to rival the world famous Paraiba tourmaline in color...
This vast continent is possibly the best source of the world’s finest gemstones. All the classics are here plus a few surprises in our version of Africa’s B...
We have all heard of 'Ice Cold Gold', but what about red hot rubies? Astounding finds have been made under the icy earth of Greenland
Madagascar has some of the richest gemstone resources in the world, especially in sapphire and ruby gems. Madagascar is also a source for tourmaline, aquam...
The Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Burma and Laos meet is known for opium more than gems, but there are stones in the area
Sierra Leone's mineral deposits include diamond, titanium, gold, bauxite and rutile. Diamond mining in Sierra Leone goes back to before the civil war
Fine ruby gemstones are only found in a few locations of the world; such as, Burma, Thailand, and Madagascar. Each location provides rubies with different ...
Fine sapphires are found in only a few locations in the world: principally Burma, Kashmir, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Thailand.
Explore the vibrant world of Sri Lanka sapphires, known for their stunning cornflower blue and diverse colors. Learn about their ancient mines, historical significance, and unique characteristics.
Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is one of the most important places in the world with regard to gems and jewelry, Ceylon is a rich source for gemstones with a ...
Gold is a universally valuable commodity used for investment and jewelry making. One of the main centers of gold trade is Chinatown (Yaowarat) in Bangkok, ...
Rubies from Mogok in Burma are famous, but the small town of Bo Rai in Trat, Thailand is not so well-known for rubies
The world of colored gemstones always seem to be centered in the exotic lands of Burma, Brazil or Mozambique but America was once the source of a boom in p...
Cambodia is known for blue sapphire, mined from Pailin on the Thai-Cambodian border, but other gemstones, such as blue zircon are mined there
Vietnam has pearl farms and several gemstone deposits such as ruby, sapphire, spinel and tourmaline, from the far north to the south
Columbian emeralds, Indian rubies, Sri Lankan sapphires - some countries are forever linked to a certain gemstone but how about Finland, Canada, Mali . . .?
It may be easier to ask which gems do NOT come from Brazil. This tropical paradise is blessed with gemstones from the humble quartz to the mighty emerald.
Discover the top locations around the world where topaz is found. Learn about the geological conditions that produce this beautiful gemstone and explore its primary sources, including Brazil, Nigeria, and Russia. Find out why these regions are renowned for topaz mining.
