During the Zambia Trade Expo, a business delegation visited Jewel of Africa, one of Zambia’s leading gemstone sellers. During the visit, the delegates were introduced to the wide variety of gemstones available in Zambia and the intricate processes involved in transforming raw stones into exquisite jewelry.

Ms. Rashmi Sharma, the Director of Jewel of Africa, highlighted the importance of value addition through processes such as shaping and polishing. She emphasized that these enhancements significantly increase the gemstones’ market value, creating greater opportunities for the local and international markets.