What is a Semi PRecious Stone?
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, 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 Semi-PRecious Stones In South Africa?
GemGold Gemstones
Address: suite 210, 27 Fricker Rd, Illovo, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10 am Fri
Phone: +27 11 484 0913
AFROGEM
Address: 181 Buitengracht St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5:30 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Fri
Phone: +27 76 726 8491
Gradwell’s Gems
Address: Suite 313/314, Glencoe trust, 3 Hans Strijdom Ave, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Fri
Phone: +27 83 261 6548
African Art & Gemstones
Address: 126B St George’s St, Simon’s Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5:30 pm ⋅ Opens 10 am Fri
Phone: +27 82 437 5380
Where do we get semi-precious stones from?
Like precious gemstones, semi-precious stones are mined in countries like Tanzania, Kenya and Kenya. These countries are also great producers of some precious stones such as sapphires, rubies and emeralds.
What gemstones are found in South Africa?
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.
Do semi-precious stones work?
These gemstones receive or consume only a slight amount of light. Thus, wearing a semi-precious gemstone will not fetch its wearer the number of benefits that a precious gem can bring. But it will be suitable for those persons who do have not enough money to spend on natural gemstones.