Zambia

Zambia

The Kafubu emerald fields near Kitwe have made Zambia the world's leading source of emerald by volume and a benchmark for quality. Zambian emeralds are known for their slightly bluish-green hue, fine clarity, and excellent transparency, the result of their formation in iron-rich schists. Zambia also produces fine amethyst and a deep, velvety blue-green tourmaline.