Sapphire Mining
In this section, we cover all the leading regions of the world where sapphires are mined, how countries support mining efforts, and what types of sapphires are prominent where:
Regions Where Sapphires Are Mined
Understand where and how sapphires are mined around the world, from ancient times and continuing into modern day mining efforts. Learn about the role geology plays in finding these beautiful gemstones.
Sapphire Mines In South East Asia
One of the most productive mining regions in the world for sapphires, follow along as we discover what makes Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos a group of powerhouses for gem-quality sapphires.
Some of the most interesting sapphire colors hail from sapphire mining in Africa. We explore the countries of Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, and Madagascar to reveal the sapphire boom happening on the continent.
Sapphire Mines In Central Asia
Some of the most illustrious sapphires have emerged from this region of the world. Discover why the historic Kashmir, and modern-day mining in Afghanistan and Pakistan are raising interest in the sapphire promise of Central Asia again.
The Land Down Under emerged on the sapphire-mining scene with incredibly beautiful sapphires in the mid-19th century. Today, the country produces some of the most stunning sapphires on the market.
One of the only areas where sapphires can be mined in North America, learn about the stunningly special sapphires from the United States appearing most often in their bluish-green and greenish-blue hues.
Locations Of The World’s Major Sapphire Mining Sites Sapphires today are mined the same as they were thousands of years ago. Most sapphires come from countries that have strict guidelines on how mining may proceed. In Sri Lanka (Ceylon) mining is regulated so that the land is protected from over use. Mining is restricted to […]
South East Asia Sapphire Mining Guide Five countries in South East Asia sit at the heart of sapphire mining in the region, and produce some of the most beautiful stones in the world. Although mining can often be fraught with environmental and political difficulties, each nation is experiencing a relative renaissance in sapphire production. Sri […]
African Sapphire Mining Guide Long been known for its diamond mines producing amazing stones, Africa has emerged as having a wealth of sapphires in its ground as well. A few nations have gained worldwide notoriety for quality and beauty of their sapphires. Tanzania Sapphire Mining Tanzania obtains much of its gem wealth from a geological […]
Central Asia Sapphire Mining Guide Home to perhaps one of the most revered producers of gorgeous sapphires in the nation of Kashmir, Central Asia has produced some historic sapphires that are the stuff of legends. New mining in Pakistan and Afghanistan contribute to the intrigue about whether stones to match what Kashmir produced in its […]
Australia Sapphire Mining Guide The mines of Australia have produced more commercial-grade blue sapphire than any other source in history. Deposits are located in two main areas on the eastern part of the continent: the gem fields at Anakie in Queensland, and the New England district of New South Wales. Australian Territories Sapphire Mining Gold […]
Montana Sapphire Mining Guide Although sapphires can be found throughout Montana today, the majority of the finds can be attributed to four major locales: Yogo Gulch, Rock Creek, Dry Cottonwood Creek, and the gravel bars along the Missouri River northeast of Helena. Montana Territories Sapphire Mining Sapphire production in Montana was, at least initially, a byproduct […]