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KGK Group opens a High-tech Diamond Polishing and Cutting Factory in Botswana

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  With the recently inaugurated diamond and jewellery manufacturing facility in Gaborone, Botswana another milestone has been added to the journey of KGK Group.   KGK Group inflates its footprints in Gaborone, Botswana with the official launch of the KGK Diamonds Botswana (Pty)Ltd polishing and jewellery manufacturing facility further incentivizing diamond and jewellery industry at large. The new KGK factory in Gaborone was inaugurated by his excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi , President ofthe Republic of Botswana in the presence of Mma Atsile, the First Lady of Botswana, industry peers, and patrons on the 18th January 2023. KGK Group is proud to be investing in this wonderful country. It is blessed with a strong diamond heritage that enjoys international recognition. We made a commitment in 2014 to help the country diversify its economy by going beyond just diamond beneficiation. Now we are investing in a green building, growing our staff, and expanding int...

What Are the Factors That Change the Colour of Emeralds?

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  Emerald gemstone  is one of the four recognised precious gemstones along with sapphire, ruby, and diamond. It is also the known birthstone for May. It has long been regarded as one of the most valuable and sought-after coloured gemstones. Due to its distinctive green colour, durability, and rarity, an emerald is currently one of the most expensive and popular gems. Let’s take a look at some of the  facts about emeralds .   Emerald Origin and Formation   Emerald is a gemstone of the beryl family that forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks under heat and pressure throughout hundreds of millions of years. The  colour of gemstones  ranges from green to greenish-blue. Its name is derived from the Latin "smaragdus" and the Greek word "smaragdos," both of which refer to green gemstones.   Four elements, including beryllium, aluminium, silicon, and oxygen, are responsible to make emeralds. These four elements combine to make em...