Our Africa collection brings together natural gemstones with an African origin, as stated on each listing. Africa is a major source of many gems, including tanzanite, Mozambique ruby, Zambian emerald, Ethiopian opal and Mahenge spinel.
How to choose an African gemstone
- Start with the stone: colour, cut and clarity matter more than the country on the label.
- Know the classic links: tanzanite comes from Tanzania, and many fine rubies now come from Mozambique.
- Look for a lab report on major stones: it can state origin when the lab is able to determine it.
- Handle tanzanite with care: it suits earrings and pendants better than hard-wearing rings.
Explore tanzanite, Mozambique ruby and Zambian emerald for three of the continent’s classic gems.