RARE GEMS
“Gemstones are magic. And for the people like myself who spend their entire life looking for them, these legendary tales of mesmerising stones are where love, passion, and adventure are born.”
- Iver Rosenkrantz
Rubies
Few gems have held our attention over millennia as well as sapphire. The pure blue colours and excellent durability of this gem-quality member of the corundum family make for an exceptional gemstone.
The name sapphire is derived from the Latin "saphirus" and the Greek "sapheiros", both of which mean blue. While sapphires are typically blue, there are natural "fancy" sapphires that occur in yellow, purple, orange, and green colours; "part sapphires" show two or more colours.
Emeralds
Emeralds are the epitome of mystery and glamour, beauty and romance. As a royal gemstone, they have been highly sought after and appreciated by the Aztecs, Europeans, Arabs and Indians, who all tried to find emeralds with the passion of true collectors.
The word ‘emerald’ comes from the Latin smaragdus, transliterated directly from the ancient Greek ‘σμαραγδος’, meaning ‘green stone’. In Medieval times, Christians thought the Holy Grail was carved from one emerald, and the green colour is of course symbolically charged with life, rebirth, renewal of nature, hope and perfection, optimism and prosperity.
Sapphire
Unveil the secrets behind the allure of Sahhpire with a comprehensive explanation on what makes it so beautiful. Delve into its mesmerizing appeal. Explore the intricate details of Sahhpire that contribute to its unique beauty and alluring charm.
Tsavorite
Tsavorite, the world’s rarest garnet; is a stunningly beautiful green gemstone that rivals any other green gem.
Though Tsavorite is found in both Tanzania and Kenya, the very finest Tsavorite, with the purest green hues is still only found in Tsavo, Kenya. A relatively new gemstone in terms of market exposure, but it is one of the oldest forming gemstones in the gem kingdom, having formed 2 billion years ago at the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.
Fancy Diamonds
Fancy diamonds, among the rarest of all gemstones, are dazzlingly beautiful and prized for their vibrant colors that surpass traditional white diamonds. Though fancy diamonds can be found in various locations around the world, the most exquisite and intensely colored ones, especially in shades like pink, blue, and yellow, are sourced from specific regions like the Argyle Mine in Australia and South Africa’s Cullinan Mine. Despite their growing popularity in recent years, fancy diamonds have been forming deep within the Earth's mantle for over a billion years, shaped by intense pressure and heat. Their unique colors result from trace elements and structural anomalies, making each fancy diamond a true marvel of nature.
Paraiba
Paraiba tourmaline, one of the world’s rarest gemstones, is celebrated for its mesmerizing neon blue and green hues that outshine any other gemstone. Although Paraiba tourmalines are now found in Brazil, Mozambique, and Nigeria, the finest and most coveted specimens, with their electric colors, were first discovered in the Paraíba state of Brazil. A relatively recent discovery in the gemstone market, having only been found in the late 1980s, Paraiba tourmalines are ancient in origin, forming over 500 million years ago deep within the Earth's crust. The vivid, almost glowing colors of these gemstones are due to trace amounts of copper, making Paraiba tourmalines truly one of a kind.
Aquamarine
The name “Aquamarine” originates from the Latin meaning "water of the sea" and is the blue to blue-green variety of Beryl. Rosenkrantz sources its Aquamarine exclusively from Zimbaqua, an all-women mine in Zimbabwe. Zimbaqua is the World’s first sustainable mine empowering women in rural communities through mining. Zimbaqua works closely with the community leaders to ensure that it positively impacts their communities with our priority being; the education and well-being of children.
If you would like to enquire about any of Rosenkrantz’s gemstones or need help in sourcing your own, contact us for more information.