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12 Secret Spots in South Africa (Hidden Gems)

We have the widest range of colour semi-precious, gemstone jewellery in South Africa. Among the gemstones include are Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, London Blue …

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Gradwells Gems, Tanzanites, Gemstones, Diamonds, …

Gradwells Gems, a leader in the gemstone & jewellery industry. Located in the mother city Cape Town, South Africa, we specialise in the wholesale supply, cutting and repair of coloured gemstones. The Company is run by Neil Gradwell. When Neil was a child, back in the 1950's, he first developed an interest in colored stones, which was sparked ...

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Tiger's Eye Value, Price, and Jewelry Information

Crocidolite, (blue asbestos,) alters to quartz, but while retaining its fibrous structure. This material is frequently stained by iron, giving it a golden brown color. We know this material as tigers eye. Unstained pieces, retaining their original blue color, are called Hawks Eye. There are also pieces with both colors.

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GEM Training International

An additional advantage is the opportunity to enrol for the practical workshops which will give you "hands-on" experience to reinforce the theory. Gem Training International courses are presented by Alan Lowe, a recognised member and trainer in the diamond and jewellery industry in South Africa. Gem Training International will provide you ...

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AfricaGems

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19 Rarest and Valuable Gemstones On Earth (Photos …

This gemstone is usually a reddish or brownish hue and can appear differently when viewed from various angles. This unique feature, known as pleochroism, is caused by the way its crystal structure bends and refracts light. ... They are found in very few locations around the world, with notable sources being South Africa and Australia.

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TANZANITE – 1000 TIMES RARER THAN A DIAMOND

Tanzanite has been described as 'a geological phenomenon'. The extraordinary gemstone was first discovered in 1967 at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro – the only known source in the world. The rare precious gemstone is a variety of the mineral zoisite and comes in different hues of violet-blue.

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Tanzanite | Loose Tanzanites Gemstones

Tanzanite Treatment - Tanzanite Is a Heat Treated Gemstone In the beginning - Legend says that exposed brown or brownish yellow zoisite crystals in the Merelani area were heated by the periodic lightning-caused grass fires that …

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Natural beauties and their healing properties

Whether you're a quartz collector or looking for something shiny, South Africa has a colourful array of crystal gems to obtain and marvel at. While the diamonds in Kimberly are a well-known contender …

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Gems discovered in South Africa are 'quartz, …

Thousands of people had flocked to a hillside in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province to dig for mysterious stones first unearthed by a cattle herder and believed to be diamonds.

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Unique Gem treasures from South Africa.

UNIQUE GEM TREASURES FROM SOUTH AFRICA. Apart from diamonds, gold and platinum – the obvious big three South Africa has many gemstones found only here. One wonders how many locals are aware of this and why these unique treasures are not promoted with more pride to our overseas visitors.

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Gemstone Encyclopedia

Get started with the International Gem Society's free guide to gemstone identification. Join our weekly newsletter & get a free copy of the Gem ID Checklist! Email Address. Submit. The International Gem Society (IGS) is the world's top resource for gem professionals, enthusiasts, and industry content.

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Prehnite: The Only Guide You Need

Prehnite is a semi-precious gemstone famous among hobbyists as a cabochon material due to its attractive green to yellow appearance. Interestingly, the Shamanistic followers in South Africa have used this green stone for thousands of …

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Treasures Of Africa

Treasures of Africa was established to celebrate and educate about these magnificent gemstones found in Africa. The most iconic gems from each African country are …

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Rhodonite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information

Brazil; Mexico; Peru; South Africa; Cornwall, United Kingdom. Stone Sizes. Massive rhodonite pieces from various localities are available. Extremely rare facetable gem material comes from crystals found primarily in Australia and Japan, typically ranging from two to three carats. However, larger facetable stones do occur.

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Prehnite Gemstone Information

Additionally, Prehnite is a non-toxic and non-allergenic gemstone, making it a safe and popular choice for jewelry-making. Delving into Prehnite's History. Prehnite has a rich history that spans several centuries. This …

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Gemological Institute Of America | All About Gemstones

The Gemological Institute of America offers research, education, and laboratory services to protect gem and jewelry buyers.

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AFRIGEMTEC

to promote the Southern African gemstones and ornamental stones and to secure global recognition for them. 2. to assist collectors and cutters worldwide in obtaining Southern African rough material and cut stones. 3. to assist collectors worldwide in participating in the Southern African gem collecting events.

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The Geology of Famous Gemstone Mines

Cullinan Diamond Mine, South Africa: The Cullinan Diamond Mine, located near Pretoria in South Africa, is famous for its production of large and high-quality diamonds, including the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality diamond ever found. Discovered in 1905, the Cullinan Diamond weighed over 3,000 carats in its rough form.

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Royal gift or 'stolen' gem? Calls for UK to return 500 carat

Calls are growing in South Africa for Britain's royal family to return the world's largest known clear-cut diamond in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death.

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South African Gemstone Buyers and Buying Leads

Find trusted South African Gemstone Buyers. Send inquiries and quotations to high volume B2B South African Gemstone buyers and connect with purchasing managers. Page - 1

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Cullinan diamond | Size, History, Worth, Crown …

Cullinan diamond, world's largest gem diamond, which weighed about 3,106 carats in rough form when found in 1905 at the Premier mine in Transvaal, modern-day South Africa.Named for Sir …

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A List of Gemstones Found in Africa

Zircon gems are generally found in South Africa, around the Limpopo Belt. The colorless version of this gemstone is often used as a substitute for diamonds, …

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GEMSTONE BEADS

GEMSTONE BEADS Find A Wonderful Selection Of Gemstone Beads, Semi Precious Beads And Semi Precious Stones For Sale Online In South Africa At Beaded Creations, Our Gemstones Are Fashioned Into Beads …

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Ajanta Afrika

Ajanta Afrika is a South African supplier of precious gemstones and beads. Our passion for stones shows in our wide range of unique and typical gems that we have collected from around the world.

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Touchstone is a coloured gemstone wholesaler in …

With over 30 years of industry knowledge, we are here to guide you through the ever-changing world of gemstone and jewellery trends. Vintage-inspired jewellery, peach & pink coloured gemstones and functional …

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Gems Of East Africa

Having been brought up in East Africa and with our family being highly respected in the gemstone trade, gave us an incredible amount of exposure to dealers and literally to the masters in the gem trade at that time and we, absorbing all the information we could get, perfecting it, perfecting grading, buying, quality, cutting and expanding our ...

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What Gemstone represents my Country?

What gemstone represents South Africa? Diamonds, along with gold, are synonymous with South Africa. A little over 150 years ago a Boer farmer's son, Erasmus Jacobs was searching for some pretty stones along the banks of the Orange River which he and other children used to play games with.

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Precious Gems and Stones in South Africa

Also known as the 'Fancy Vivid Pink' diamond, this stunning gemstone was mined in 1999 in South Africa, with a weight of 59.6 carats. Because of the selling price of $83 million, this diamond became the most expensive gem ever sold.

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Sapphire Mining In Africa | A Guide To Mining Countries In Africa

The Tanzanian government is actively involved in building a sustainable future for its promising gemstone industry and there's a lot of optimism about its growth. Many variety of sapphire colors are still being round in Tanzania as we move into 2020. ... Witwatersrand Gold Rush | The Famous South African Gold Mine Witwatersrand, South Africa ...

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