AFRICA GEMS & JEWELERS
UNEARTH THE ELEGANCE OF AFRICA’S GEMS
Unveiling nature’s rare treasures forged over millennia – from the heart of the earth to yours.
FEATURED BESPOKE JEWELRY
A curated collection of custom jewelery pieces designed and handcrafted on site at our workshop and studio.
Earrings
Tanzanite Cushion Cut Earrings
Framed by diamonds, set in 18k white gold
Tsavorite Round Cut Earrings
Framed by diamonds, set in 18k white gold
Tanzanite Emerald Cut Ring
Framed by diamonds, set in 18k white gold
Tanzanite Cushion Cut Ring
Set in 18k yellow gold
Rings
Necklaces
Lotus Garnet Trillion Cut Pendant
Set with diamonds in 18k yellow gold
Tanzanite Trillion Cut Pendant
Set with diamonds in 18k two-tone gold
Tanzanite Bracelet
Set with diamonds in 18k white gold
Spinel Bracelet
Set with diamonds in 18k rose gold
Bracelets
MORE ABOUT US
AFRICA GEMS & JEWELERS
Founded in 1971 by the Dodhia family, Africa Gems & Jewelers, previously known as African Galleria, offers ethically sourced, certified gemstones and bespoke jewelry, embodying a legacy of craftsmanship and integrity.
With multiple locations across Africa, we are proud purveyors of Earth’s timeless treasures and passionate about bringing them to you.
PILLARS OF OUR PROMISE
COMMITMENT TO
ETHICAL PRACTICES
Every gem is ethically mined and
sourced for sustainability and credibility
EXCELLENCE IN
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Distinctive, tailor-made jewelry,
masterfully created just for you.
TRANSPARENCY VIA
CERTIFIED AUTHENTICITY
Certification documents of quality,
origin, and care for each gemstone.
PROUD FAMILY HERITAGE
OF EXPERT GEMOLOGISTS
Every gem is ethically mined and
sourced for sustainability and credibility.
Our Gems
TANZANITE
Blue-violet stone, 1000x rarer than diamonds, found only near Mnt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Mandarin Garnet
Orange-colored gemstones from the land of the Namib
Tourmaline
In neon blues, vivid pinks to greens, and the sought-after Watermelon Tourmaline
SPINEL
Scarce gemstone from Tanzania, from cobalt blues to vivid reds resembling rubies
Tsavorite / Green Garnet
From Kenya and Tanzania, rare gemstones with vivid green hues that rival emeralds
Lotus Garnet
Newly discovered in Tanzania, a rare gemstone with unique pinkish-orange hues reminiscent of the radiant lotus flower
THE KARATU COLLECTION
Capturing the vibrant spirit of Karatu, our collection celebrates the town’s
traditional charm in every unique piece.
From Our Clients
This is Arusha’s Tanzanite superstore. Make sure you ask for Punit Dodhia for unbelievable Tanzanite gem and jewelry deals. He will take his time and explain the history, process and final product of this very rare gem.
This place just won our hearts. They deal with Tanzanite and other gems, custom made jewelry and so much more. Everything was so fascinating.
Extremely pleased with the service, and highly impressed with the quality. Some beautiful tanzanite and other jewelry, The owner is very pleasant and an honest businessman. This store is obviously a clear outlier in all of East Africa.
DIRECTLY SOURCED,
PERSONALLY SELECTED
Located merely 3 hours from the Mererani Tanzanite Mine near Arusha, we personally select only the finest stones, ensuring each gem embodies unparalleled quality, purity and authenticity.
ONSITE WORKSHOP
HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY
INVESTMENT -GRADE
Rare Gemstones
EXPERIENCE
TANZANIT TOUR
LEARN ABOUT GEMSTONES
JEWELRY BUYER’S GUIDE
Learn the intricacies of assessing gemstone quality and authenticity
with our unique, easy-to-follow method and understand how to
make informed purchasing decisions.
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