Colombia - Two large mining districts produce all Columbian emeralds: Chivor and Muzo. These emeralds are famed for their legendary history as the most coveted emerald origin. They are known for their bright, pure green color that can sometimes dip to a bluish-green.

Brazil - Stories of Colombian emeralds led explorers to Brazil and the first discovery of emeralds in the 16th century. Recent deposits from the Itabira/Nova Era belt have been shown to have lovely color and very good transparency.

Zambia - The discovery of Zambian emeralds only extends to the early 20th century, but the country has recently established a presence as producing increasing quantities of lovely emeralds with a slightly darker, bluish tone and great clarity.

Russia - Over recent years, Russian emerald mining and production has been revolutionized and these “Ural Mountain” gemstones are known for their lighter green hues with slightly more inclusions. Russia has announced heavily increased mining endeavors through 2025, so supply should only build.

Zimbabwe - Most Zimbabwe emeralds are referred to as “Sandawana” emeralds in reference to the famed mining region. These emeralds are known for having intense color, smaller size and included. Their deep, balanced, vivid green color has become legendary in the industry.

Other Sources - Emeralds from other regions of the world have also been establishing a presence for quality and production including Afghanistan and Pakistan, Australia, and India. The gemstones from Afghanistan and Pakistan have a vibrant saturation and bright green hue. Those from Australia have ebbed and flowed in production, but have been of good quality, and emeralds from India have been around since antiquity, but are known for having a lower quality.

History & Usage of Emeralds

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