AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS - NEWS LETTER 4/20 - FINE MINERALS OF ZIMBABWE








AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS - NEWSLETTER 4/20 - FINE MINERALS OF ZIMBABWE THIS TIME



AFRICAN GEMS
AND
MINERALS

WE DEAL IN MANY INTERESTING ITEMS
THAT YOU MIGHT NOT BE AWARE OF…

THIS TIME
FINE MINERALS OF
ZIMBABWE

ALEXANDRITE

CALIBRATION IN INCHES
NOVELLO CLAIMS
BRENTWOOD MASVINGO DISTRICT
ZIMBABWE
AVAILABLE

ALEXANDRITE
NOVELLO CLAIMS BRENTWOOD GIRDLESTONE FARM
MASIVINGO DISTRICT
ZIMBABWE
AVAILABLE
WE HAVE MANY MORE CRYSTALS FROM
R1,000.00($60) EACH

EUCLASE
LAST HOPE MINE
MWAMI KAROI DISTRICT
ZIMBABWE
FROM
R500.00($30) EACH


AVAILABLE

EMERALD
SANDAWANA EMERALD MINE
BELINGWE DISTRICT
ZIMBABWE

THIS IS A HISTORIC PIECE
THAT LED TO THE DISCOVERY OF THE
SANDAWANA EMERALD MINE IN THE BELINGWE DISTRICT IN 1956.
THIS WAS IN THE BOB CONTAT COLLECTION, THAT I BOUGHT MANY YEARS AGO.
(DISCOVERER OF THE FAMOUS
AVAILABLE


HELIODOR

Heliodor var Beryl. Green Walking Stick ⚒ Karoi District Zimbabwe. These are a few pieces that were mined by mine owner
Bob Contat at the time.
Bob also discovered the first emerald deposit in Sandawana Rhodesia in 1956.

4.5 x 8cm 147.6 grams
AVAILABLE

4cm x 8cm 147.6 grams
$15,000.00

GARNET (PYROPE)
WE HAVE VERY LARGE CRYSTALS FROM 1CM UP TO 10.4KG CRYSTALS AVAILABLE.
FROM
R40.00 ($2.00) EACH
!
IDEAL FOR MAKING
FOUR RAY STAR SPHERES.



16.5cm x 16.5cm 10.4kg
THIS GARNET IS THE SIZE OF YOUR HEAD!
AVAILABLE

BLUE TOPAZ
ST ANNE’S MINE.
MWAMI, KAROI DISTRICT
ZIMBABWE.
INTENSE NATURAL BLUE COLOR CRYSTALS
FOUND BY THE THEN OWNER OF THE MINE
MIKE WESTON IN THE 1960s


0.514 GRAMS

0.514 GRAMS


AVAILABLE

GREEN TOURMALINE CRYSTALS
ST ANNE MINE MWAMI
KAROI DISTRICT
ZIMBABWE

AVAILABLE

KYANITE
WELL DEFINED CRYSTALS FROM THE RUSHINGA DISTRICT
ZIMBABWE


KYANITE CUT AND POLISHED FACETED STONES
AVAILABLE
R500.00($30)

EACH

FLOURITE
MULTI-COLOURED PINK/GREEN
COLLECTED MANY YEARS AGO
SOUTHERN ZIMBABWE
R350 PER PIECE
SOME VERY NICE PIECES TO CUT AND FACET.

AVAILABLE

CHRYSOBERYL CATSEYE
ALEXANDRITE
MWAMI, KAROI DISTRICT
ZIMBABWE


AVAILABLE

CHRYSOBERYL CATSEYE
WE OFFER THIS ROUGH
AT
R200.00($20.00) P/GRAM
AVAILABLE

CORUNDUM CRYSTAL
VAR RUBY
CHIREDZI DISTRICT
MASVINGO ZIMBABWE

VERY LARGE CRYSTAL
5.9KG
AVAILABLE

FOSSIL WOOD
VERY RARE RHEXOXYLON
GOKWE SOUTH ZIMBABWE
AVAILABLE
FROM
R400.00($23)
PER SLICE/SECTION


24cm IN SIZE!


AVAILABLE

AQUAMARINE ROUGH
PLEASANT BLUE COLOR FROM THE
MINES IN THE KAROI AREA

AVAILABLE

BERYL VAR AQUAMARINE
2.6KG CRYSTAL
MWAMI KAROI DISTRICT
ZIMBABWE
R5,000.00($300)
AVAILABLE

CITRINE CRYSTALS
MARONDERA DISTRICT
HARARE ZIMBABWE
EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN. GOOD COLOR CITRINE CRYSTALS.
R350.00($18) EACH
IDEAL FOR FACETING

AVAILABLE

FINE FACETED CITRINE
3CT TO 50CT IN SIZE
ONLY
R170.00($10) P/CT
AVAILABLE

IOLITE
NICE BLUE WATER SAPPHIRE
IN CHUNKY PIECES TO FACET
FROM THE MAKUTI – KARIBA AREA
ZIMBABWE

AVAILABLE

GEMSTONE EGGS
BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION BOX OF 25 DIFFERENT BRIGHTLY COLORED GEMSTONE EGGS FROM ZIMBABWE.
PRICE ONLY
R350.00($20) PER BOX
AVAILABLE


AFRICANA BOOKS
WE HAVE AN EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF EXCITING OUT OF PRINT BOOKS OF EARLY EXPLORER'S AND ADVENTURE'S WRITINGS AND WANDERINGS LOOKING FOR GEMSTONES AND MINERALS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA.
AVAILABLE
INQUIRE NOW!


MONTAGUE GARDENS
BRANCH
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AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
UNIT 8 PROSPERITY PARK
COMPUTER ROAD
MONTAGUE GARDENS
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MONDAY TO FRIDAY  0900hrs to 1500hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711

GREENMARKET SQUARE BRANCH
CAPE TOWN

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
SHOP 2 PROTEA ASSURANCE BUILDING
GREENMARKET SQUARE
LONGMARKET STREET
CBD
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO SUNDAY  1000hrs to 1600hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
"THE GOOD ENERGY STORE"
If it is quality CRYSTALS and MINERALS you are looking for:
 
Visit one of our branches now and get a Great deal for Less!!!!
Our Professional Team is looking forward to meeting you!!!
WE BUY MINERAL COLLECTIONS AND GEMSTONE MACHINES FOR CASH!
(Call 083 260 1563)
 
 
Fine Minerals ~ Gemstones ~ Spheres & Eggs ~ Crystals ~ Jewellery ~ Fossils ~ Books ~ Shows ~ Lapidary
Mining Memorabilia ~ Unique and Rare Items ~ Prospecting Equipment 
 
AFRICAN GEMS and MINERALS 
 
CAPE TOWN
 JOHANNESBURG
AUCKLAND
 
Remember... Please Use CRYSTALS NOT PISTOLS!!!



ANTIQUES NEWSLETTER MAY 2020








RARE ANTIQUE MINE LIGHT COLLECTION AVAILABLE



AFRICAN GEMS
AND
MINERALS

THE ROB SMITH
MINE LIGHT COLLECTION
I HAVE BEEN COLLECTING MINING MEMORABILIA FOR THE PAST FORTY YEARS AND HAVE AMASSED A LARGE COLLECTION OF:
CAP LAMPS
CARBIDE LAMPS
OIL WICK LAMPS
SAFETY LAMPS
FROG LAMPS
EARLY ELECTRIC MINING LAMPS
2000-YEAR-OLD ROMAN CLAY LAMPS
SCOTTISH LAMPS
BICYCLE
AUTO CAR CARBIDE LIGHTS
SCOTCH CART LAMPS
TO NAME A FEW.

MINE SAFETY LAMPS



CAP LAMPS

RARE MINE CARBIDE LAMPS



RARE ELECTRICAL
MINING LAMPS

RARE CAST IRON
MINE TORCH LAMPS

EARLY MINE CAP
OIL WICK LAMPS

EARLY OIL WICK LAMPS

ALSO, THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST THAT I HAVE ARE:

BRASS MICROSCOPES
THEODOLITES
DIAMOND AND GOLD BULLION AND GOLD SOVEREIGN SCALES
MOST OF THE LAMPS ARE CAREFULLY PACKED IN OLD WOODEN EXPLOSIVE BOXES THAT WERE USED IN THE JOHANNESBURG, WITWATERSRAND AND PILGRIMS REST GOLD MINES OF SOUTH AFRICA IN THE 1920s.
 
THERE ARE ALSO A FEW ORIGINAL TSUMEB EXPLOSIVE BOXES AND HELMETS TOO!
AT THE MOMENT I HAVE 500+ SQUARE METERS (1640 SQUARE FEET) OF FLOOR SPACE HOUSING FINE GEMS AND MINERALS, CRYSTALS, FOSSILS, LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT, RARE AND COLLECTIBLE BOOKS AND MUCH MORE 
I AM GIVING UP ONE OF MY FIVE STORAGE UNITS!
THIS COLLECTION IS VERY REASONABLY PRICED, SO FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
"THE GOOD ENERGY STORE"
If it is quality CRYSTALS and MINERALS you are looking for:
 
Visit one of our branches now and get a Great deal for Less!!!!
Our Professional Team is looking forward to meeting you!!!
WE BUY MINERAL COLLECTIONS AND GEMSTONE MACHINES FOR CASH!
(Call 083 260 1563)
 
 
Fine Minerals ~ Gemstones ~ Spheres & Eggs ~ Crystals ~ Jewellery ~ Fossils ~ Books ~ Shows ~ Lapidary
Mining Memorabilia ~ Unique and Rare Items ~ Prospecting Equipment 
 
AFRICAN GEMS and MINERALS 
 
CAPE TOWN
 JOHANNESBURG
AUCKLAND
 
Remember... Please Use CRYSTALS NOT PISTOLS!!!

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GIVE A GEM OF A BOOK THIS FESTIVE SEASON 2019








GIVE A GEM OF A BOOK THIS FESTIVE SEASON 2019



!!!BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS!!!

GIVE A BOOK THIS FESTIVE SEASON

BOOK SPECIALS

NEW BOOK RELEASE
GEMSTONES AND MINERALS OF EAST AFRICA

East Africa is famous for its world-class gemstones and mineral specimens, most notably the highly sought-after blue tanzanite, found only in Tanzania in a very small area in the northeast. Many other minerals and gemstones are mined in the region and this is the first publication to showcase and examine those occurring in the five countries that make up East Africa – Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi.
 
The book includes:
  • An introduction to the fascinating geology of the region, including a map depicting underlying geology and mineral occurrence
  • Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, history, occurrence and diverse uses across all spheres of life (from jewellery to numerous household items and even space-shuttle components)
  • Multiple full-colour photographs of each mineral and gem specimen.
An invaluable reference for collectors, gemologists, students and anyone with an interest in the earth sciences.
ONLY R
220

Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of Southern Africa 
is the first definitive field guide to document the common, rare and unusual rocks and minerals of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland and southern Mozambique. 
ONLY R380

Meteorites are the remnants of meteors from outer space that have survived the corridor of fire through Earth's atmosphere and landed on our planet.
Rare, and bearing secrets about the formation of our Universe, these 'treasures from space' have fascinated people ever since they were first identified in the late 18th century as extraterrestrial arrivals.
This jam-packed book by enthusiast and collector Ronnie McKenzie introduces the topic in straightforward language and is richly illustrated with some 200 photographs and diagrams. It discusses how to identify meteorites, where they come from and where they have landed on Earth, the many different types, and how to set about collecting them.
It also dispels some of the myths about these stones, and presents some infamous meteorite scams. A handy basic guide for those new to the topic, and for anyone interested in entering the field of meteorite collecting.
ONLY R80!!

This book contains everything the reader needs to know in order to facet gemstones expertly.
ONLY R170

Cabochons are gemstones with domed tops that are cut to various shapes, such as ovals, circles, rectangles and hearts. In this handy little book, illustrations, photos and detailed instructions show how to cut a cabochon. Everything to start a craft person on the way to expert cutting. Answers all the questions from dopping to setting stones.
ONLY R
170

Candles have been used since time immemorial; now learn to light them consciously as an instrument of connection with the divine.
The humble act of lighting a candle can become a powerful medium for opening up your life to the unlimited abundance of the universe.
A step-by-step guide on how to light a candle for protection, help, healing, guidance, inspiration and much more. The candle as a metaphor for many teachings on the spiritual laws.
ONLY R
150

COME AND VISIT US FOR MORE GREAT TITLES IN BOOKS!!!

MONTAGUE GARDENS
BRANCH
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AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
UNIT 8 PROSPERITY PARK
COMPUTER ROAD
MONTAGUE GARDENS
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO FRIDAY  0900hrs to 1700hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
WE HAVE GOT 
300 
SQUARE METERS
OF QUALITY GEMSTONES, FINE MINERALS, FOSSILS AND GEMSTONE CUTTING MACHINES
FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM!!

GREENMARKET SQUARE BRANCH
CAPE TOWN

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
SHOP 2 PROTEA ASSURANCE BUILDING
GREENMARKET SQUARE
LONGMARKET STREET
CBD
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO SUNDAY  0930hrs to 1730hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
"THE GOOD ENERGY STORE"
If it is quality CRYSTALS and MINERALS you are looking for:
 
Visit one of our branches now and get a Great deal for Less!!!!
Our Professional Team is looking forward to meeting you!!!
WE BUY MINERAL COLLECTIONS AND GEMSTONE MACHINES FOR CASH!
(Call 083 260 1563)
 
Email: 
 
Gems@AfricanGems.com
 
Fine Minerals ~ Gemstones ~ Spheres & Eggs ~ Crystals ~ Jewellery ~ Fossils ~ Books ~ Shows ~ Lapidary
Mining Memorabilia ~ Unique and Rare Items ~ Prospecting Equipment 
 
AFRICAN GEMS and MINERALS 
 
CAPE TOWN
 JOHANNESBURG
AUCKLAND
 
Remember... Please Use CRYSTALS NOT PISTOLS!!!



BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL 2019








BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS 2018



THE BIGGEST SALE
OF THE YEAR IS HERE!!

BLACK FRIDAY
BLAST!!

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS
FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2019

BLACK FRIDAY BLAST!
 
OVER
100
ITEMS IN OUR STORE’S
ALL RED STICKER ITEMS
MARKED DOWN BY
50
% !!!!

AJOITE ~ AEGERINE ~ 
COBALTOAN DOLOMITE

AJOITE
NORMAL PRICE R
1500,00 EACH
NOW R
750,00

AEGERINE
NORMAL PRICE R
140,00
NOW R
75,00
A PIECE

COBALTOAN DOLOMITE
NORMAL PRICE R
40,00
NOW R
20,00
A PIECE

BLACK TOURMALINE 

WAS R
30,00
BLACK FRIDAY R
15,00
A PIECE

CITRINE CRYSTALS 

NORMALLY R200
,00
NOW R
100,00
A PIECE

GEMSTONE JEWELLERY

R
300,00 NORMAL PRICE
NOW ONLY R
150,00
A PIECE

WAS R
400,00
NOW R
200,00
A PENDANT

CRYSTALS

QUARTZ
WAS R
60 A PIECE
BLACK FRIDAY R
30,00
A PIECE

ROSE QUARTZ
WAS R
50,00
NOW R
25,00
PER PIECE

SPIRIT QUARTZ
WAS R
40,00
NOW ONLY R
20,00
A PIECE

TUMBLED
GEMSTONE SAUSAGES

BEAUTIFULLY MIXED GEMSTONE GIFTS!!
NORMAL PRICE R
50,00
ONLY R
25,00
EACH
500g SAUSAGES

AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!
 
GET TO ONE OF OUR STORES ON
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY AT OUR GREENMARKET SQUARE BRANCH
FOR THESE
FANTASTIC OFFERS!!!

MONTAGUE GARDENS
BRANCH
CAPE TOWN

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
UNIT 8 PROSPERITY PARK
COMPUTER ROAD
MONTAGUE GARDENS
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO FRIDAY  0900hrs to 1700hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
WE HAVE GOT 
300 
SQUARE METERS
OF QUALITY GEMSTONES, FINE MINERALS, FOSSILS AND GEMSTONE CUTTING MACHINES
FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM!!

GREENMARKET SQUARE BRANCH
CAPE TOWN

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
SHOP 2 PROTEA ASSURANCE BUILDING
GREENMARKET SQUARE
LONGMARKET STREET
CBD
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO SUNDAY  0930hrs to 1730hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
"THE GOOD ENERGY STORE"
If it is quality CRYSTALS and MINERALS you are looking for:
 
Visit one of our branches now and get a Great deal for Less!!!!
Our Professional Team is looking forward to meeting you!!!
WE BUY MINERAL COLLECTIONS AND GEMSTONE MACHINES FOR CASH!
(Call 083 260 1563)
 
Email: 
 
Gems@AfricanGems.com
 
Fine Minerals ~ Gemstones ~ Spheres & Eggs ~ Crystals ~ Jewellery ~ Fossils ~ Books ~ Shows ~ Lapidary
Mining Memorabilia ~ Unique and Rare Items ~ Prospecting Equipment 
 
AFRICAN GEMS and MINERALS 
 
CAPE TOWN
 JOHANNESBURG
AUCKLAND
 
Remember... Please Use CRYSTALS NOT PISTOLS!!!



NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2019








Newsletter October 2019



AFRICAN GEMS
AND
MINERALS

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 2019


CHAKRA
TREE OF LIFE
PENDANTS
WHILE STOCKS LAST!!

ASSORTED VARIETY OF STUNNING
CHAKRA JEWELRY
FROM
R
150
EACH

TIGER EYE BRACELET SPECIAL
THESE STUNNING BRACELETS ARE ON SPECIAL THIS MONTH!
WERE
R
350
NOW
FOR ONLY
R
150
EACH
($
10
)
STUNNING CHRISTMAS GIFT

AMAZING BLACK TOURMALINE ROUGH PENDANTS
FAST SELLERS
COME GET YOURS TODAY!!
ONLY
R
150
EACH
SPECIAL ENDS
19
TH OCTOBER
2019


AAA
CERTIFIED
TANZANITE
FROM
USD$
200
PER CARAT!!


CUT
RHODO-
CHROSITE

BLUE TOPAZ
FROM
R
200
PER STONE!!

WE HAVE A LARGE SELECTION OF CUT STONES TO CHOOSE FROM!
WE ALSO SELL ROUGH GEMSTONES!
PRICE RANGE FROM
R
100
EACH!!

GEMSTONE SPHERES

SODALITE

PETRIFIED WOOD

ROSE QUARTZ

STRAWBERRY SILICA

QUARTZ

ASSORTED GEMSTONE SPHERES
STUNNING ASSORTMENT
FROM
R
150

AQUA AURA SPIRIT QUARTZ

These have been infused with Gold in its purest form.
The two unique substances of quartz crystal and pure gold are commingled in a permanent way.
Creating an immensely powerful protection combination which fuses the White,Blue and Gold Rays into an iridescent display of Light. A color similar to that of the finest Aquamarine gems. But with an enhanced opalescence that flashes etheric shades of shimmering violet.
FROM
R
150
EACH

RARE BLUE TIGERS EYE

SPECIAL DEAL
TUMBLED BLUE TIGER EYE
SELLING IN
1
KG BAGS
NOW ONLY
R
20
PER BAG
($1.40)

AEGERINE

NEW!!
AEGERINE
FROM MOUNT MALOSA
ZOMBA MALAWI
WE HAVE JUST ACQUIRED A LARGE COLLECTION - TWO WEEKS AGO!!
ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH GOOD SMOKEY QUARTZ AND MICROCLINE CRYSTALS.
EACH PIECE IS HAND PICKED AND CAREFULLY SELECTED.
SPECIMENS RANGE FROM

5cm
TO
20cm
IN SIZE
ROUGHLY
400
PIECES IN THIS COLLECTION.
PRICE AVERAGE
R
45
EACH FOR THE LOT! ($
3.00
)
OR SELECT FROM
R
150
AND UP FOR EACH.
SAID TO PROVIDE
POSITIVE ENERGY

AJOITE

AJOITE
We are the only source and direct supplier of the original AJOITE in Quartz Crystals, found in Messina / Musina South Africa in the mid 1980”s. We have a good selection of Ajoite to choose from.
SAID TO PROVIDE PEACEFULNESS

FLUORESCENT MINERALS



FLOURESCENT FRANKLINITE
STERLING HILL FRANKLIN
NEW JERSEY USA
THIS MINE IS NOW CLOSED AND WE HAVE THIS HARD TO GET MATERIAL AVAILABLE.
10 - 15
CM IN SIZE SLICES
R
400
EACH
($
30.00
EA)

MONTAGUE GARDENS
BRANCH
CAPE TOWN

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
UNIT 8 PROSPERITY PARK
COMPUTER ROAD
MONTAGUE GARDENS
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO FRIDAY  0900hrs to 1700hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
WE HAVE GOT
300
SQUARE METERS
OF QUALITY GEMSTONES, FINE MINERALS, FOSSILS AND GEMSTONE CUTTING MACHINES
FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM!!

GREENMARKET SQUARE BRANCH
CAPE TOWN

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
SHOP 2 PROTEA ASSURANCE BUILDING
GREENMARKET SQUARE
LONGMARKET STREET
CBD
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO SUNDAY  0930hrs to 1730hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
"THE GOOD ENERGY STORE"
If it is quality CRYSTALS and MINERALS you are looking for:
 
Visit one of our branches now and get a Great deal for Less!!!!
Our Professional Team is looking forward to meeting you!!!
WE BUY MINERAL COLLECTIONS AND GEMSTONE MACHINES FOR CASH!
(Call 083 260 1563)
 
 
Fine Minerals ~ Gemstones ~ Spheres & Eggs ~ Crystals ~ Jewellery ~ Fossils ~ Books ~ Shows ~ Lapidary
Mining Memorabilia ~ Unique and Rare Items ~ Prospecting Equipment 
 
AFRICAN GEMS and MINERALS 
 
CAPE TOWN
 JOHANNESBURG
AUCKLAND
 
Remember... Please Use CRYSTALS NOT PISTOLS!!!



NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019








Newsletter September 2019



AFRICAN GEMS
AND
MINERALS

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER 2019

AJOITE & PAPAGOITE
MESSINA

WE HAVE BEEN SUPPLYING THESE RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE AJOITE AND PAPAGOITE CRYSTALS SINCE 1984.

WE ARE THE ONLY CONSTANT SUPPLY SOURCE TO COLLECTORS AND THE FINE MINERAL MARKET TODAY.
CONTACT US NOW FOR MORE ON THESE STUNNING CRYSTALS
.

MALACHITE

THIS WAS SOLD WITHIN HOURS OF US SENDING IT OUT IN OUR LAST NEWSLETTER!!!
KEEP POSTED FOR MORE INCREDIBLE DEALS LIKE THIS!!!
FROM THE CONGO
JUST UNPACKED
1,700 KILOGRAMS (1.7 TONS!)
THIS BEAUTIFUL GREEN MATERIAL IS SELLING FOR ONLY US$ 10.00 PER KILOGRAM
WE HAVE HAD THIS MALACHITE FOR A LONG TIME AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BUY IT FROM SOURCE TODAY AT THIS LOW PRICE.

PIETERSITE

WE ARE, AGAIN, PUTTING THIS DEAL IN OUR NEWSLETTER THIS MONTH AS WE ONLY HAVE
300
KGS AVAILABLE!!!
WE SHIP WORLDWIDE!!
FROM
NORTHERN NAMIBIA
.
NAMED AFTER SID PIETERS
THE LEGENDARY MINERAL DEALER FROM WINDHOEK.
I KNEW SID AND SHIRLEY HIS WIFE PERSONALLY AND BOUGHT MANY A FINE MINERAL SPECIMEN
FROM HIS SHOP
IN WINDHOEK.
WE HAVE 900 KILOGRAMS OF THIS HARD TO GET AND RARE CUTTING GEMSTONE IN STOCK
ONLY $200.00 PER KILOGRAM
GET YOURS NOW WHILE STOCKS LAST!

LAPIDARY

6 INCH COMBINATION DIAMOND SAW, GRINDER AND POLISHING UNIT
THIS IS AN ALL IN ONE UNIT YOU WILL NEED TO CUT AND POLISH YOUR GEMSTONES.

ONLY
R
10,000.00
USED 4" TRIM SAW ALSO AVAILABLE!!

FACETING MACHINES
WE HAVE A FEW IN STOCK TO CHOOSE FROM
GIVE US A CALL!

JUST IN!!!
USED FACETRON FACETING MACHINE WITH ACCESSORIES AND A PARCEL OF EMERALDS AND RUBIES TO GO WITH IT!!
GIVE US A CALL TO ENQUIRE

MONTAGUE GARDENS
BRANCH
CAPE TOWN

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
UNIT 8 PROSPERITY PARK
COMPUTER ROAD
MONTAGUE GARDENS
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO FRIDAY  0900hrs to 1700hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711

GREENMARKET SQUARE BRANCH
CAPE TOWN

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
SHOP 2 PROTEA ASSURANCE BUILDING
GREENMARKET SQUARE
LONGMARKET STREET
CBD
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO SUNDAY  0930hrs to 1730hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
"THE GOOD ENERGY STORE"
If it is quality CRYSTALS and MINERALS you are looking for:
 
Visit one of our branches now and get a Great deal for Less!!!!
Our Professional Team is looking forward to meeting you!!!
WE BUY MINERAL COLLECTIONS AND GEMSTONE MACHINES FOR CASH!
(Call 083 260 1563)
 
 
Fine Minerals ~ Gemstones ~ Spheres & Eggs ~ Crystals ~ Jewellery ~ Fossils ~ Books ~ Shows ~ Lapidary
Mining Memorabilia ~ Unique and Rare Items ~ Prospecting Equipment 
 
AFRICAN GEMS and MINERALS 
 
CAPE TOWN
 JOHANNESBURG
AUCKLAND
 
Remember... Please Use CRYSTALS NOT PISTOLS!!!



NEWSLETTER MAY 2018








Newsletter May 2019



AFRICAN GEMS
AND
MINERALS

MAY NEWSLETTER 2019

AJOITE & PAPAGOITE
MESSINA

WE HAVE BEEN SUPPLYING THESE RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE AJOITE AND PAPAGOITE CRYSTALS SINCE 1984.
WE ARE THE ONLY CONSTANT SUPPLY SOURCE TO COLLECTORS AND THE FINE MINERAL MARKET TODAY.
CONTACT US NOW FOR MORE ON THESE STUNNING CRYSTALS
.

SPIRIT QUARTZ

MPUMALANGA SOUTHERN AFRICA
IN 2002 ROB FROM

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
WAS INSTRUMENTAL
IN BRINGING THESE BEAUTIFUL CRYSTALS TO THE MARKET.
NO FEWER THAN 60 TONS HAS PASSED THROUGH OUR HANDS.
SINCE THEN AND WE HAVE BUILT UP A SUBSTANTIAL STOCK OF THIS STUNNING QUARTZ.
PRICES OF THESE CRYSTALS RANGE FROM R20.00 (US$1.50) A PIECE
TO MANY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR REALLY FINE SPECIMENS.
GIVE IS A CALL OR EMAIL US WITH YOUR ORDER.

MALACHITE

FROM THE CONGO
JUST UNPACKED
1,700 KILOGRAMS (1.7 TONS!)
THIS BEAUTIFUL GREEN MATERIAL IS SELLING FOR ONLY US$ 10.00 PER KILOGRAM
WE HAVE HAD THIS MALACHITE FOR A LONG TIME AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BUY IT FROM SOURCE TODAY AT THIS LOW PRICE.

PIETERSITE

NORTHERN NAMIBIA
.
NAMED AFTER SID PIETERS
THE LEGENDARY MINERAL DEALER FROM WINDHOEK.
I KNEW SID AND SHIRLEY HIS WIFE PERSONALLY AND BOUGHT MANY A FINE MINERAL SPECIMEN
FROM HIS SHOP
“THE HOUSE OF GEMS”
WE HAVE 900 KILOGRAMS OF THIS HARD TO GET AND RARE CUTTING GEMSTONE IN STOCK
ONLY $200.00 PER KILOGRAM
GET YOURS NOW WHILE STOCKS LAST!

SHUNGITE

I COULDN’T MAKE IT OVERSEAS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS YEAR SO I SENT MY TRUSTED MANAGER MARK ANTHONY
AND DID HE COME BACK WITH SOME WEIRD AND WONDERFUL GOODIES!
SHUNGITE WAS ONE OF THEM IN ROUGH FORM AND ALSO SOME VERY NICE POLISHED PIECES
THIS STONE IS A REAL
HOT SELLER
AT THE MOMENT.
PRICED FROM R100.00 A PIECE.
(SAID TO BE 2 BILLION YEARS OLD – THE STONE OF TRANSFORMATION)

WATERMELON TOURMALINE

KARABIB NAMIBIA
LOVERLY CUT AND POLISHED SLICES OF THIS GEMSTONE
AVAILABLE NOW AT OUR CAPE TOWN BRANCHES
FROM R600.00 A PIECE

TANZANITE
THESE RARE
AFRICAN BEAUTIES
ARE AVAILABLE
IN OUR STORES AT VERY
REASONABLE PRICES
FROM
USD200.00 per carat!
ALL OUR TANZANITES
ARE CERTIFIED

STUNNING RHODOCHROSITE
I GUESS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN
FACETED RHODOCHROSITE
DISPLAYING
"FIRE"
ALL THE COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW!!!

WE HAVE ONLY
FOUR
OF THESE RARE SOUGHT AFTER CUT RHODOCHROSITES AVAILABLE!!!
CALL US NOW!

MOLDAVITE PENDANTS
R900.00ea

PIETERSITE PENDANTS
IN SILVER
ONLY
R500.00ea

SUGILITE PENDANTS
FROM R500.00ea!!!

GEMSTONE
QUARTZ CRYSTAL
BOWLS
FROM R800.00 EA

GEMSTONE SPHERES

WE HAVE A VERY LARGE RANGE AVAILABLE FROM 5CM TO 40 CM IN SIZE
SODALITE – TIGER EYE – DRAGON STONE – QLEAR QUARTZ –
FOSSILIZED WOOD
AND MANY MORE
PRICES START FROM R150.00 EACH
AVAILABLE ONLINE OR FROM OUR CAPE TOWN STORES

NEW UV FLASH LIGHT
NEVER BEFORE SEEN IN SOUTH AFRICA!
THIS OUTSTANDING POCKET SIZE UV LIGHT FOR THE TESTING OF GEMSTONES, DIAMONDS
AND MINERALS
IT HAS THREE OUTSTANDING FEATURES!
1. IT PROVIDES A
1000 LUMUN WHITE LIGHT, YES 1000 LUMUN’S!!!!

TO LIGHT

UP YOUR ROUGH AND FOR YOU TO SEE FLAWS THAT YOU WOULDN’T SEE WITH A NORMAL FLASH LIGHT!
2. IT HAS A WARM INCANDESCENT LIGHT TO ID RARE GEMSTONES!
3. IT HAS A POWERFUL UV LIGHT TO ID MINERALS AND DIAMONDS.
IT COMES WITH A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND ITS OWN CHARGING UNIT!
 
PRICED AT ONLY R
1,500
EACH!
PLUS VAT
 
DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON OTHER MODELS ON THE MARKET (SOME FROM AUSTRALIA)
THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THIS.!!!
 
LIMITED STOCK!
 
ORDER YOURS TODAY BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD OUT!

LAPIDARY

6 INCH COMBINATION DIAMOND SAW, GRINDER AND POLISHING UNIT
THIS IS AN ALL IN ONE UNIT YOU WILL NEED TO CUT AND POLISH YOUR GEMSTONES.

FACETING MACHINES
WE HAVE A FEW TO CHOOSE FROM
GIVE US A CALL!

NEW!!
6"x 1" DIAMOND GRINDING WHEELS
ONLY R995.00ea!!

NEW!
6" x 1" MAGIC GREEN POLISHING LAP
RECOMMENDED BY MASTER CUTTERS THAT WE SUPPLY!!

OUR STOCKS
ARE EXTENSIVE
WE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE AWAY TO EVERY CLIENT WALKING INTO ANY OF OUR STORES AND SPENDING
R300.00 OR MORE
A GIFT OF A STUNNING
RARE, CUT AND POLISHED

RHINE STONE
VALUED AT R400.00!
THIS OFFER ENDS 31 MAY

MONTAGUE GARDENS
BRANCH
CAPE TOWN

GREENMARKET SQUARE BRANCH
CAPE TOWN

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
UNIT 8 PROSPERITY PARK
COMPUTER ROAD
MONTAGUE GARDENS
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO FRIDAY  0900hrs to 1700hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
SHOP 2 PROTEA ASSURANCE BUILDING
GREENMARKET SQUARE
LONGMARKET STREET
CBD
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO SUNDAY  0930hrs to 1730hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
"THE GOOD ENERGY STORE"
If it is quality CRYSTALS and MINERALS you are looking for:
 
Visit one of our branches now and get a Great deal for Less!!!!
Our Professional Team is looking forward to meeting you!!!
WE BUY MINERAL COLLECTIONS AND GEMSTONE MACHINES FOR CASH!
(Call 083 260 1563)
 
 
Fine Minerals ~ Gemstones ~ Spheres & Eggs ~ Crystals ~ Jewellery ~ Fossils ~ Books ~ Shows ~ Lapidary
Mining Memorabilia ~ Unique and Rare Items ~ Prospecting Equipment 
 
AFRICAN GEMS and MINERALS 
 
CAPE TOWN
 JOHANNESBURG
AUCKLAND
 
Remember... Please Use CRYSTALS NOT PISTOLS!!!



HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2018








Happy Holidays



AFRICAN GEMS
AND
MINERALS

AS 2018 DRAWS TO A CLOSE, WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU HAVE SHOWN US.
WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST FOR A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MAY IT BE FILLED WITH GREAT JOY, GREAT GEMSTONES, GREAT CRYSTALS AND FINE MINERALS.
FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS





UPDATED TRADING HOURS:
WE ARE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY THE 25th, 26th AND NEW YEARS DAY.
ALL OTHER DAYS WE ARE OPEN AND TRADING AT OUR GREENMARKET SQUARE, CBD CAPE TOWN STORE AND GOLD REEF CITY JOHANNESBURG BRANCH.
OUR MONTAGUE GARDENS BRANCH WILL BE OPEN THE 24th, 27th AND THE 28th DECEMBER. THEN BACK TO NORMAL TRADING HOURS FROM THE 2nd OF JANUARY.
LOOK FOR AND DON'T MISS OUR SUPER SALE AFTER CHRISTMAS PRICES!!
SEE YOU THERE!!!
AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
SHOP 2 PROTEA ASSURANCE BUILDING
GREENMARKET SQUARE
LONGMARKET STREET
CBD
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO SUNDAY  0930hrs to 1830hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
"THE GOOD ENERGY STORE"
If it is quality CRYSTALS and MINERALS you are looking for:
 
Visit one of our branches now and get a Great deal for Less!!!!
Our Professional Team is looking forward to meeting you!!!
WE BUY MINERAL COLLECTIONS AND GEMSTONE MACHINES FOR CASH!
(Call 083 260 1563)
 
 
Fine Minerals ~ Gemstones ~ Spheres & Eggs ~ Crystals ~ Jewellery ~ Fossils ~ Books ~ Shows ~ Lapidary
Mining Memorabilia ~ Unique and Rare Items ~ Prospecting Equipment 
 
AFRICAN GEMS and MINERALS 
 
CAPE TOWN
 JOHANNESBURG
AUCKLAND
 
Remember... Please Use CRYSTALS NOT PISTOLS!!!



BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS 2018








BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS 2018



    
 THE BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR IS HERE  
   

Black Friday

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS
FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018

PETRIFIED WOOD SLICES
FROM MADAGASCAR

NORMALLY R300.00 EACH
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
R150.00
ONLY
(USD21.00)

ROSE QUARTZ

NORMALLY R60.00 PER KG
SPECIAL PRICE
R15.00 PER KG OR PER PIECE
(USD1.00)

BLUE LACE AGATE

NORMALLY R300.00 PER KG
FRIDAY ONLY
R60.00 PER KG OR PER PIECE
(USD4.00)

COBALTOAN DOLOMITE

NORMALLY
R100.00 PER PIECE
NOW ONLY
R15.00 PER PIECE
(USD1.00)
WHILE STOCKS LAST

GOLD TIGER EYE
GEMSTONE BRACELETS
TRULY SOUTH AFRICAN

ORIGINALLY PRICED AT R300.00
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
ONLY
R150.00 EACH
(USD10.00)

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT ONE OF OUR STORES!!

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
 
OUR TWO LOCATIONS
IN CAPE TOWN
 
RETAIL
 
AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
SHOP 2 PROTEA ASSURANCE BUILDING
GREENMARKET SQUARE
LONGMARKET STREET
CBD
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO SUNDAY  0930hrs to 1830hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
RETAIL/WHOLESALE
 
AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
UNIT 8 PROSPERITY PARK
COMPUTER ROAD
MONTAGUE GARDENS
CAPE TOWN
(10 MINUTES FROM THE CAPE TOWN CBD)
MONDAY - FRIDAY 0900hrs - 1700hrs
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
"THE GOOD ENERGY STORE"
If it is quality CRYSTALS and MINERALS you are looking for:
 
Visit one of our branches now and get a Great deal for Less!!!!
Our Professional Team is looking forward to meeting you!!!
WE BUY MINERAL COLLECTIONS AND GEMSTONE MACHINES FOR CASH!
(Call 083 260 1563)
 
 
Fine Minerals ~ Gemstones ~ Spheres & Eggs ~ Crystals ~ Jewellery ~ Fossils ~ Books ~ Shows ~ Lapidary
Mining Memorabilia ~ Unique and Rare Items ~ Prospecting Equipment 
 
AFRICAN GEMS and MINERALS 
 
CAPE TOWN
 JOHANNESBURG
AUCKLAND
 
Remember... Please Use CRYSTALS NOT PISTOLS!!!



JULY 2018 NEWSLETTER

July 2018 NEWSLETTER

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AUGUST 2018 NEWSLETTER

BLUE GREEN TOURMALINE

We sold stunning Blue Green Tourmaline Rough to a local gem cutter here in Cape Town This is what he produced! 
Well done Angelo!

AQUAMARINE

We have been offered this Magnificent 84carat Cut AQUAMARINE. If you are interested please contact us for the price...truly a rare piece!


PIETERSITE

Pendants set in 925silver PRICE from USD 90.00each. 
We also have 200 kilograms of beautiful PIETERSITE ROUGH IN STOCK at USD250.00 per kilogram! 
ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST!!!

RHODOCHROSITE

From N'chwaning 2 KMF
USD1,600.00

A Collection of Fine Minerals from Tsumeb and the KMF we have also just purchased. 
PRICED FROM USD200.00 each.

DIOPTASE

DIOPTASE

MIMETITE

SMITHSONITE

MIMETITE

MIMETITE

MIMETITE

MOTTRAMITE ON CALCITE

COBALTIAN SMITHSONITE

FROM TSUMEB

ARAGONITE

NATIVE COPPER

SUPERB CALCITE CRYSTALS ON DOLOMITE

TSUMEB NAMIBIA

PURPERITE 
from Namibia

PRICED TO GO at USD20.00 per kilogram!

These are a few of the Ajoite's from the Messina Mine that we are unpacking and we are cleaning at the moment. 
Prices from USD 200.00 and up.

AJOITE BEFORE CLEANING

AJOITE AFTER CLEANING

QUARTZ CRYSTALS
...a few crystals we have also unpacked in our garden. We are so short of space. Priced to go and looking for a new home.

RARE FLORESCENT FRANKLINITE
These beautiful fine sections of Franklinite from the Sterling Hill mine Franklin, New Jersey in the USA. 
We have just cut stunning slices, at the very affordable price of R350.00 each!!! 
Only USD 30.00 each!!! 
This mine is now closed and specimens from this location are very sort after. 
Hurry  before they are all gone!

....from Madagascar 
Only R150.00 each

STUNNING LARGE SODALITE SPERES and CRYSTALS now in stock!!! 
PRICED FROM USD 100.00each!!!!

These very unusual and rare Geodes, many with gypsum rose inclusions
From the Northern Cape. South Africa. 
Price from USD 60.00each.

This beautiful large preserved 
FOSSILIZED TORTOISE 
30million years old from South Dakota in the USA is from our personal collection that was collected by Rob Smith many years ago. 
USD 3,500.00 Truly a collectors piece!

DID YOU KNOW?
  • AFRICAN GEMS HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 1984.
  • THE OWNER, ROB SMITH SECURED AND MARKETED THE FIRST EVER COMMERCIAL FIND OF AJOITE AND PAPAGOITE FROM THE MESSINA MINE SOUTH AFRICA IN 1984. THIS FIND WAS NO FEWER THAN FOUR TONS OF AJOITE WHICH HE STILL HAS A STASH OF 700 KILOGRAMS TODAY. ONLY 100 OF THESE RARE WORLD CLASS FINE MINERAL SPECIMENS ARE MARKETED EVERY YEAR OF THIS FIND!
  • AFRICAN GEMS FIRST EXHIBITED AT THE FAMOUS DESERT INN, TUCSON GEM AND MINERAL SHOW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 1987.
  • ROB SMITH TRAVELED CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA IN TWO 4 X 4's AND RUBBER DUCKS FOR 20 YEARS IN THE QUEST FOR FINE MINERALS AND GEMSTONES. ENDURING SOME OF THE MOST HARSHEST CONDITIONS AFRICA HAD TO OFFER IN THE DAYS OF YOUR, TO SECURE THE REALLY HIGH END STOCK WE HAVE AVAILABLE TODAY.
  • ROB SMITH HAS A COMPREHENSIVE TSUMEB COLLECTION OF NO FEWER THAN 4000 STUNNING FINE PIECES AND ARE ADDING CONTINUOUSLY THOROUGH THE BUYING UP OF OLD MINERAL COLLECTIONS.
  • WE HAVE 20 KILOGRAMS OF ALEXANDRITE IN STOCK.
  • WE HAVE 500 KILOGRAMS OF OLD RIEMVASMAAK ELECTRIC GREEN FLUORITE CRYSTALS IN STOCK THAT WAS COLLECTED OVER TEN YEARS AGO.
  • IN 2001 AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS WAS THE FIRST COMPANY INSTRUMENTAL IN SECURING AND MARKETING OVER FORTY TONS OF SPIRIT QUARTZ DIRECT FROM THE SOURCE . WE HAVE THE DOMAIN NAME SPIRITQUARTZ.COM
  • MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY IN OUR NEXT EXCITING NEWSLETTER.

AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
 
OUR TWO LOCATIONS
IN CAPE TOWN
 
RETAIL
 
AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
SHOP 2 PROTEA ASSURANCE BUILDING
GREENMARKET SQUARE
LONGMARKET STREET
CBD
CAPE TOWN
MONDAY TO SUNDAY  0930hrs to 1830hrs
 
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
RETAIL/WHOLESALE
 
AFRICAN GEMS AND MINERALS
UNIT 8 PROSPERITY PARK
COMPUTER ROAD
MONTAGUE GARDENS
CAPE TOWN
(10 MINUTES FROM THE CAPE TOWN CBD)
MONDAY - FRIDAY 0800hrs - 1700hrs
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
CALL: +27 (0)76 665 1711
 
"THE GOOD ENERGY STORE"
If it is quality CRYSTALS and MINERALS you are looking for:
 
Visit one of our branches now and get a Great deal for Less!!!!
Our Professional Team is looking forward to meeting you!!!
WE BUY MINERAL COLLECTIONS AND GEMSTONE MACHINES FOR CASH!
(Call 083 260 1563)
 
 
Fine Minerals ~ Gemstones ~ Spheres & Eggs ~ Crystals ~ Jewellery ~ Fossils ~ Books ~ Shows ~ Lapidary
Mining Memorabilia ~ Unique and Rare Items ~ Prospecting Equipment 
 
AFRICAN GEMS and MINERALS 
 
CAPE TOWN
 JOHANNESBURG
AUCKLAND
 
Remember... Please Use CRYSTALS NOT PISTOLS!!!
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