Voi Gemstone Centre

Voi Gemstone Centre A Gemstone Value Addition Centre offering Gemstones Identification, Faceting, Trading, Fairs & Training. Centre under State Department of Mining.

“James Biss, GG, MBA of Organization travelled from Canada to share Gemology training and Value Addition projects with...
04/04/2022

“James Biss, GG, MBA of Organization travelled from Canada to share Gemology training and Value Addition projects with artisanal local Miners at the , in conjunction with .

To all our stakeholders, kindly note the following notice on our daily papers today for your action.
12/02/2021

To all our stakeholders, kindly note the following notice on our daily papers today for your action.

Due to the guidelines, its unfortunate that we have to announce that we have postponed the event that was to be held ...
17/11/2020

Due to the guidelines, its unfortunate that we have to announce that we have postponed the event that was to be held at in Voi, on 30th November 2020 to 2nd of December 2020, we regret any inconvience caused to our members and worldwide followers. Association for Women in Energy and Extractives Industry Kenya

Welcome to Tsavorite week in Voi Kenya and experience the true beauty of our in Kenya, from 30th November to 2nd Decem...
10/11/2020

Welcome to Tsavorite week in Voi Kenya and experience the true beauty of our in Kenya, from 30th November to 2nd December.

15/01/2020

The UT Faceting Machine Line-up...

Those born in January are lucky to have the beautiful and diverse garnet as their birthstone. Garnets are commonly red b...
13/01/2020

Those born in January are lucky to have the beautiful and diverse garnet as their birthstone. Garnets are commonly red but also come in an extraordinary range of beautiful colors, including orange, yellow, purple and vibrant green. There are even garnets that change color from blue to purple in different lighting. Some believe the true value of the garnet birthstone is its power to bring the wearer good health, wealth and happiness.

GARNET BIRTHSTONE MEANING & HISTORY
The name “garnet” originates from the medieval Latin granatus, meaning “pomegranate,” in reference to the similarity of the red color. Garnets have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. Necklaces studded with red garnets adorned the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Signet rings in ancient Rome featured garnet intaglios that were used to stamp the wax that secured important documents. The clergy and nobility of the Middle Ages had a preference for red garnets.

Garnet is actually a group of several minerals.
Five of these – pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular and andradite – are important as gems. Pyrope and almandine range from purple to red. Spessartine is found in exciting oranges and yellows, while andradite is mostly yellow to green (the gem variety demantoid). Grossular may have the widest range, from colorless through yellow to reddish orange and orangy red, as well as a strong vibrant green called tsavorite.

Curious about your garnet birthstone’s reputed health benefits? According to Indian astrology, garnet helps eliminate negative feelings (depression, guilt) and instill greater self-confidence and mental clarity to promote creative thinking and peace of mind. In ancient and medieval times, gems like garnet were also thought to be remedies for inflammatory diseases and to soothe the angry heart.

WHERE IS GARNET FOUND?
Garnets come from many different regions and countries. Bohemia was the primary source of the red pyrope garnets so popular during Victorian times. In 19th century Russia, green demantoid garnets from the Ural Mountains were prized by the Russian royal family and used by the great jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé (1846–1920). Today, the African continent supplies much of the world’s garnet. Namibia is now producing demantoids, and most of the bright green tsavorites in the market come from Kenya, Tanzania and Madagascar. Namibia and Tanzania are also key sources of the rich orange-to-yellow spessartine garnets. For many years, Southern California’s Little Three mining area was known for producing this spellbinding gem, The birthstone for January is also found in Myanmar, Brazil, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka, among other countries.

Small-scale, artisanal miners, in Taita Taveta County and in Voi, in Kenya, are estimated to supply some 80% of the world's gems.

Have a blessed January 2020.

GIA Education et al.

typically refers to the rich blue variety of the mineral , this royal gem actually occurs in a rainbow of hues. (e...
10/09/2018

typically refers to the rich blue variety of the mineral , this royal gem actually occurs in a rainbow of hues. (except red, which earn the classification of ) - America Gem Society


Sapphires are found in , , & Northern Kenya!

September !

What are Gemstones? "Gemstones are minerals that have been chosen for their and , then and for use as human ." -...
15/08/2018

What are Gemstones?

"Gemstones are minerals that have been chosen for their and , then and for use as human ." - Donald Clark, CSM IMG

Most gems are minerals, but some, notably and are organic. Living organisms create these materials while by definition, a mineral must be created inside the earth.
📷 proudly Kenyan gemstone (green garnet)

August Birthstones; | | In 2016, August joined June & December as one of the three birth months represented by th...
06/08/2018

August Birthstones; | |

In 2016, August joined June & December as one of the three birth months represented by three

Original for August was & then was added, becoming August’s primary Gem. Addition of gives August babies a plethora of options.

is found in Taita, Kibwezi-Machakos while in Kuranze-Kasigau, Garba Tula 🇰🇪

Peridot is also know as “the Evening Emerald” because it has sparkling green hue that looks brilliant any time of day.

tends to ressemble either or . Vivid red is Spinel’s most desired color.

20/07/2018

Gem Identification is basically a process of elimination and any single test is indicative only.

One of the non-destructive method is testing. Here is our officer Mr. Dickson Mbijiwe using a Fiberlite to identify a Tsavorite lot from Kasigau.

Hello July 💎!Birthstones are that accompany a birth month, each having a unique meaning & historic significance. are...
19/07/2018

Hello July 💎!

Birthstones are that accompany a birth month, each having a unique meaning & historic significance. are believed to have incredible powers such as luck, health & prosperity.

, the birthstone of are considered the king of gems & represent , & .

🇰🇪 compares to the finest Rubies in the 🌍. The color of is the most important feature of the gemstone. Rubies are available in a range of red hues from purplish & bluish red to orange-red.

When people come together, great things happen. Members of TATAMIDO (Taita Taveta Miners & Dealers Organisation) held a ...
18/07/2018

When people come together, great things happen.

Members of TATAMIDO (Taita Taveta Miners & Dealers Organisation) held a meeting at the Centre this week to discuss on how best to collaboratively work together to grow the mining industry in the county.

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Voi
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Tuesday 07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 17:00
Thursday 07:00 - 17:00
Friday 07:00 - 17:00

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