What is a Gemstone?
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal that, when cut or polished, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
However, certain rocks and occasionally organic materials that are not minerals are also used for jewelry and are therefore often considered to be gemstones as well.
Where Can I Buy Gemstones In South Africa?
GemGold Gemstones
Address: suite 210, 27 Fricker Rd, Illovo, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 484 0913
Diamonds, Tanzanite & Gemstones | Jewelry Shop in Cape Town
Address: 73 Saint Georges Mall, Corner Shortmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Areas served: Cape Town City Centre and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 422 2350
AFRICAN GEMS & MINERALS
Address: Shop 2 Protea Assurance Building, Longmarket Street, Green Market Square, CBD, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Areas served: Cape Town City Centre
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 76 665 1711
The Crystal Shop
Address: 5 Study St, Table View, Cape Town, 7439, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 72 655 1021
What gemstones is South Africa known for?
Precious Gem Stones of South Africa
In gemstones, they are major ingredients in amethyst, aquamarine, emerald, garnet, peridot, topaz, tourmaline, and zircon. Oxygen is a major ingredient in ruby, sapphire, chrysoberyl, and spinel
What is the very expensive jewel you can find in South Africa?
The pink diamond “Pink Star” is the most expensive gemstone in the world. It was bought at a Sotheby’s auction by Hong Kong jewelry chain Chow Tai Fook for an incredible $71.2 million. The stone was mined in South Africa and weighs 59.60 carats.
Are gemstones cheaper in South Africa?
As most diamonds are mined in South Africa, many people believe that purchasing diamonds in South Africa is much cheaper relative to the rest of the world. This is not always the case. South African diamond mining is done by large corporations on huge open casts that sell in bulk.