The mysterious deep green emerald is one of the most prized coloured gemstones on Earth. The most valuable of the Beryl group, emeralds are not easily categorised by conventional standards due to their unique characteristics and rare qualities. Although highly-saturated colours and inclusion-free gems are extremely rare and most precious, the unique identification of an emerald’s jardins, or fissures, can also contribute to its allure.

Physically, Zambian emeralds range in colour from a natural rich saturated green to a vibrant green with slight bluish undertones. Although less common than gemstones from Colombia, Zambian emeralds are available at significantly lower prices, opening up the market to new customers looking for beautiful gems at a spectacular value.

Zambian emeralds mined by Gemfields are unique in several other regards. Gemfields has created the world’s first integrated pipeline to bring emeralds directly from the mine to the international market. This means that consumers will now be able to trace the origin of each gem from the source and can follow its journey to purchase. With the democratically-elected Government of the Republic of Zambia as part-owners, Gemfields produces approximately 20% of the world’s emerald supply, which is renowned for a rich, deep colour and superior quality. This state-of-the-art mining facility is able to produce a reliable and consistent conflict-free emerald supply from a responsible source.