2021 Highlights

MonoC explores a mystical world of lustrous ruby gems in a two-part film, entitled ‘Gemorphosis’.

Coloured gemstones stepped into the limelight this year – at the Golden Globes, Emmys and Critics’ Choice Awards – with A-listers complementing their sumptuous gowns with candy-coloured jewels for a vibrant look.

Building on the findings of the inaugural report in 2020, this latest edition shows that the market for coloured gemstones – especially rubies – is growing in China.

The prestigious Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) is a leading business-to-consumer and business-to-business jewellery show, now in its 21st year.

July’s Journées de la Haute Joaillerie, held during Paris Couture Week, will see the unveiling of an eclectic collection of couture rings featuring Gemfields’ Mozambican rubies and Zambian emeralds.

To mitigate the hardships caused by the insurgency in Cabo Delgado province, Montepuez Ruby has donated 5.5 tonnes of seeds to two communities badly affected by the violence.

The ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ was unveiled in July 2021 as a way of promoting transparency on the level of natural resource wealth shared with host country governments.

The day of love is upon us, and there is no better Valentine’s gift than a piece of fine jewellery glittering with glamorous coloured gemstones.

The Donna Hourani x Gemfields ‘The Bridge’ capsule collection is a collaboration between Dubai-based, Lebanese-born jewellery designer Hourani and Gemfields, a world-leading miner and marketer of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones.

When it comes to buying coloured gemstones, there are a host of factors to consider – and not all of them are obvious!

The Kagem emerald mine – majority owned by Gemfields in partnership with the Zambian government – has taken a leap forward, encouraging women to come forward for training and employment as heavy equipment operators.

On 25 August, Cabo Delgado’s Secretary of State officially inaugurated Wikhupuri village, previously referred to as the Resettlement Village, built by Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) to house 105 families.