Zimbabwe’s Sandawana mines have been an important producer of emeralds for 40 years.
Read MoreThe emeralds of the Ural Mountains, in what is now called the Russian Federation, have been known for more than 160 years.
Read MoreEmeralds are again being mined in the historic district of the Ural Mountains. Physical, chemical, spectroscopic and microscopic characteristics of stones from the recent production are presented and compared with data on older samples as well as those reported in the literature.
Read MoreWith the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, villagers in the Panjshir Valley are turning their attention to the emerald riches of the nearby Hindu Kush Mountains.
Read MoreIn 1988, a significant find of emeralds was made at Capoeirana, near Nova Era, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Read MoreThe Coscuez mine, one of a number in Colombia, is rapidly gaining significance as a major source of fine emeralds.
Read MoreAn overview of the plentiful and various gem materials being discovered and produced in Afghanistan.
Read MoreBrazil has become a leading producer of emeralds; this article examines one of the most significant deposits.
Read MoreA comprehensive review of the history and geology of Colombian emeralds together with descriptions of some of the most famous gems to come from this locality.
Read MoreSince the 1970s, Brazil has been a consistent source of emerald.
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