What is a Gem?
A gem is a solid stone or other material that is highly valuable for many reasons. Gems can be composed of various minerals, but their rarity, beauty, and durability make a gem highly valued.
These gems can be cut and polished for human uses, such as jewelry. It is worth noting that the definition of gems has varied over human time and in different civilizations. Gemstone is a similar term used in the same way as “gem.”
Below Are The Top Gem Shops In South Africa
Rockchic Gemstones & Crystals Shop
Address: 35 Main Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 064 661 5746
GemGold Gemstones
Address: 2nd floor, West Wing, 27 Ridge Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
Phone: 011 484 0913
Amazing Crystals
Address: 220, Randridge Mall, John Vorster Rd & Kayburne Avenue, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, 2169
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:45 PM
Phone: 011 791 7135
AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS MONTAGUE GARDENS
Address: Prosperity Park, Unit 8, Computer Rd, Montague Gardens, Cape Town, 7440
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 PM
Phone: 076 665 1711
GemInEyes
Address: ext 40, 54 Bauhinia St, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2196
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 076 868 4165
Scratch Patch Mineral World and cave golf
Address: Dido Valley Rd, Simon’s Town, Cape Town, 7995
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:45 PM
Phone: 021 786 2020
Gradwell’s Gems
Address: Suite 313/314, Glencoe trust, 3 Hans Strijdom Ave, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
Phone: 083 261 6548
What gemstones are only found in South Africa?
Tanzanite is uniquely trichroic. This means that in its rough form, it radiates three different colors from each of its crystallographic axes:
blue, violet, and burgundy. Once cut and polished, tanzanite’s hue ranges from electric violet to vibrant blue to a deep, royal, and rich indigo.
Where can I find gems in South Africa?
There will be no further supply once the known deposits are exhausted.
BLOEMHOF. Alluvial diamond diggings along the Vaal River.
WOLMARANSSTAD. Soutpan Diamond mine.
LICHTENBURG. Pienaars Pothole diamond mine.
LOCH VAAL. Vaal River alluvial diamond diggings.
JOZINI. .
ZULULAND.
VIOOLSDRIF.
HOBHOUSE.
Does South Africa have opal?
The precious opal species rare in South Africa hasn’t yet been found on this land; however, common opal in a variety of tones and patterns can be found in the provinces of Northern Cape, the Pielansberg, and the province of Soutpansberg as well.
What crystals come from South Africa?
they are called Tanzanite and Tsavorite Garnet.
Tanzanite Gemstones.
Tsavorite Garnet.
Rhodolite Garnet.
Zircon Gemstones.
What crystals do you find in South Africa?
It produces minerals like aegirine, calcite, chalcedony, ettringite, andradite garnets, gypsum, hausmannite, apophyllite, inesite, manganite, marcasite, pectolite, pyrite, etc.
WESTERN CAPE: We have interesting quartz crystals from little-known localities such as Vredendal, Villiersdorp, Ceres, and Worcester.