Top 10 Significant Localities of Particular Gemstones
In other words, where particular gemstones are mainly found and mined.There are two major diamond bands around planet Earth:
1) Northern band - includes Russia and Canada
2) Southern band - includes Southern African countries and Australia.
Myanmar (former Burma) produces approximately 90% of the total world’s supply. The highest quality rubies.
Colombia is the world's leader in emerald production: approximately 70-90% of the total supply in the world. Columbia’s emeralds are with a very good size, color and quality.
90% of aquamarine is mined in Brazil
Brazil is the largest source of imperial topaz in the world
Red Beryl is an extremely rare and expensive gem, and gem quality crystals (suitable for cutting gems) have been found only in Utah.
Particolored Sapphires are sapphires with two or more colors within a single crystal
Only in Tanzania.
Australia is the biggest producer of opal, contributing to almost 90% of the total world production of opal