Mining
EXTRACTED DIRECTLY FROM THE KAGEM EMERALD MINE.
Cutting
PRECISION FACETING IN OUR LUSAKA WORKSHOPS.
Design
ARTISTIC VISION BROUGHT TO LIFE BY MASTER JEWELLERS.
Manufacturing
HANDCRAFTED SETTINGS FOR EACH UNIQUE GEM.
Retail
DIRECT TO YOUR DOORSTEP, WORLDWIDE.
From Mine To You.
Mining
Extraction
Extracted directly from the Kagem emerald mine — the single largest producing emerald mine in the world.
Cutting
Precision Faceting
Master lapidaries in Lusaka workshops study each rough stone before making the first cut to maximize brilliance and character.
Design
Artistic Vision
Jewellery designers bring artistic vision to life, creating settings that honor the unique character of each emerald.
Manufacturing
Handcrafted Settings
Master jewellers handcraft each setting, ensuring every piece is a testament to 30 years of gemstone craftsmanship.
Retail
Direct to You
From geological discovery to final creation — delivered directly to your doorstep, worldwide.
Meet The Founders
Dr. Rajnish Sharma
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Ms. Rashmi Sharma
Co-Founder & Custodian
Dr. K.B. Sharma
Founder
Since 1993, Jewel of Africa has stood as a testament to vision and heritage. Founded by Dr. K. B. Sharma to showcase Zambia's exceptional gemstones through refined craftsmanship, the House has grown from Lusaka into a name recognized beyond borders. Today, Rashmi and Raj Sharma honor and advance this legacy, preserving its integrity while guiding it into a new era.
Signatures
in Our Story
Dr. Kenneth Kaunda. Zambia’s 1st Republican President Visit.
His Excellency the late President Mwanawasa opened our new design studio & flagship store in the Intercontinental Hotel in Lusaka. - 2005
Mr. Rupiah Banda. Zambia’s 4th Republican President Visit.
THE COLLECTION
Emeralds Uncompromised.
Iron Rich
Higher iron content in Zambian emeralds results in a deeper, more saturated green color that rivals any other source.
Crystal Clarity
Superior crystal structure allows for fewer inclusions, creating gems of exceptional transparency and brilliance.
Ethical Origin
Sourced directly from the mines, the world's single largest producing emerald mine, ensuring complete traceability.
Zambian Origin Gemstones
Best Sellers
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BESPOKE JEWELLERY
Making your desires Come true.
True bespoke jewellery means complete control from geological selection to final setting. Entirely original works built around stones selected at the mine before they are cut,
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Direct Source Selection
Access to rough emeralds from the mine allows selection at origin before cutting.
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Master Craftsman Collaboration
Three decades of lapidary expertise applied to your design specifications.
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Complete Documentation
Full provenance records from extraction coordinates to final certification.
Ethically
Sourced
Handmade
in Zambia
Bespoke
Design
Engraving
Polishing
Worldwide
Shipping
COMMUNITY
Sustained Commitment Institutional Impact
Direct partnership with Kagem enables accountability at every stage. From mine worker welfare to environmental stewardship, our supply chain is transparent and traceable.
School Support
JOA & Anaisha Partnership
Strengthening school communities through meal funding and sports equipment support at the Other Side Foundation School.
Sanitation & Hygiene Infrastructure
800 + students
Improving student welfare by tripling sanitation facilities and enhancing school hygiene standards.
UNHCR Collaboration
UNHCR Collaboration
Provision of artisanal-related apprenticeship training and employment opportunities to refugee youth through partnership with the UN Refugee Agency.
JOA Soccer Academy
Since 2010
JOASA leverages the power of football to shield vulnerable youth in Chibolya from substance abuse, crime, and destructive social vices.
