Jewel__A_Celebration_of_Earth_s_Treasures

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Emerald

Agate

Amazonite

Chalcedony

Chrysoberyl

Diamond

Emerald

Garnet

Kunzite

Opal

Precious beryl

Quartz

Sodalite

Topaz

Tourmaline

Colombia

Colombia produces

around 70 per cent

of the world’s emeralds

World gem map Gem material can be

found almost anywhere in the world. This map

shows a selection of the main gemstone-

producing locations across the world, as well

as the varieties of gems found. It should be

noted that this map is by no means exhaustive,

and new discoveries are ongoing.

Guatemala

Aquamarine

Chalcedony

Emerald

Garnet

Kunzite

Moonstone

Nephrite

Peridot

Quartz

Ruby

Sapphire

Sunstone

Topaz

Tourmaline

Turquoise

USA

Diamond

Emerald

Garnet

Peridot

Precious beryl

Quartz

Rhodochrosite

Ruby

Tourmaline

South Africa

Agate

Aventurine

Quartz

Spain

Chrysoberyl

Emerald

Malachite

Zambia

Amethyst

Diamond

Garnet

Labradorite

Sodalite

Canada

Fluorite

Great Britain

Agate

Fire opal

Moonstone

Quartz

Sunstone

Topaz

Turquoise

Mexico

Aquamarine

Chrysoberyl

Emerald

Garnet

Topaz

Tourmaline

Zimbabwe

Brazil

Rhodochrosite

Argentina

Lapis lazuli

Chile

Diamond

Ghana

Diamond

DRCongo

Diamond

Botswana

Diamond

Jasper

Pearl

Venezuela

Thulite

Norway

Amber

Peridot

Poland

Egypt

Aquamarine

Sapphire

Spinel

Tourmaline

Nigeria

Diamond

Guyana

Coral

West Indies

African countries

Africa as a continent produces

around 65 per cent of the world’s

diamond supply

Where do

gems come from?

Gems are found worldwide, but some areas are exceptionally

rich sources: Myanmar contributes a huge amount of the

world’s ruby supply; Australia formerly dominated the precious

opal market, although Ethiopia is now producing large

quantities. The highest volume of fine emeralds comes from

Colombia, while Madagascar is richest in sapphires. Diamond

supply has been led by Botswana in recent years, although

many stones are now coming out of Russia and Canada.

65 %

70 %

Jadeite

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