Gemstones Ethiopian Emeralds Ethiopian Opal Ethiopian Tourmaline Ethiopian Sapphire Rough Gemstones Cut & Polished About Sell Your Gemstone Journal Contact
Ethiopian Origin · Thailand Craftsmanship · Dubai Based

Ethiopian Gemstones
& Rare Paraíba Tourmaline,
Traded From Dubai.

From the mineral-rich highlands of Ethiopia to the hands of master lapidaries in Thailand. We source, cut, and connect rare natural gemstones with collectors and dealers across Dubai, Europe and beyond.

3
Sourcing Regions
100%
Natural Origin
UAE
Dubai Based
Discover
Guji Oromia Opal Welo Crystal Opal Tigray Collector Stones Paraíba-Type Tourmaline Ethiopian Emerald Blue Sapphire Direct Sourcing Dubai · Europe · Asia Master Cut · Thailand Guji Oromia Opal Welo Crystal Opal Tigray Collector Stones Paraíba-Type Tourmaline Ethiopian Emerald Blue Sapphire Direct Sourcing Dubai · Europe · Asia Master Cut · Thailand
Rough Ethiopian Paraíba-type tourmaline crystal, Abuloo, Guji Zone, Ethiopia
100%
Natural Origin
Disclosed
Our Story

Dubai Based,
Ethiopian Sourced

Ethiogemstone is a Dubai-based gemstone trading company built around a deep belief: that Ethiopia holds some of the world's most extraordinary gemstones, and they deserve to be seen, held, and treasured by collectors and jewelers across the globe.

We travel directly to our three primary sourcing regions: Guji in Oromia, our main origin for exceptional opal and emerald, Welo, renowned for its crystal and fire opal, and Tigray, source of some of Ethiopia's finest collector stones. In each region, we build direct relationships with local miners and cooperatives.

From Ethiopia, material that calls for it travels to Thailand, home to some of the world's finest lapidaries. In the cutting rooms of Chanthaburi, master craftsmen unlock the full potential of each stone.

Direct Sourcing
Master Craftsmanship
Origin Transparency
Dubai Headquartered
Read Our Full Story →
The Journey

From Source to Extraordinary

Two countries. One unbroken chain of documentation.

Guji, Oromia · Welo · Tigray

Direct Sourcing

We travel to Guji (Oromia), Welo, and Tigray, Ethiopia's most celebrated gemstone-bearing regions, building direct relationships with mining cooperatives. Every stone is selected by hand and documented from the moment it leaves the earth.

Thailand · Chanthaburi

Expert Cutting & Polishing

In Thailand's renowned gem-cutting centers, master lapidaries spend days studying each rough stone before a single cut is made. Read why we cut in Thailand.

Dubai & International

Global Trading

Each finished gemstone arrives with documentation of its origin and cutting details. Private collectors, jewelry designers, and dealers reaching us from Dubai, Europe and beyond receive stones with stories worth telling.

Gemstones

Ethiopian Gemstones of Exceptional Origin

Explore each category below, or see the full Gemstones overview.

Why Choose Us

The Ethiogemstone Difference

In a market full of intermediaries and uncertain origins, Ethiogemstone stands for something different: direct access, honest provenance, and the kind of personal relationships that have defined the finest gemstone trading for centuries.

When you work with us, you are dealing with a specialist who has stood in Ethiopian mining regions and sat beside Thai master cutters — not a marketplace or catalogue. Read more about our approach.

01

Ethiopian Origin Expertise

Direct relationships with Ethiopia's mining communities give us access to exceptional rough material.

02

Direct Sourcing Network

We source directly from Guji, Welo, and Tigray mining cooperatives, aiming for fair pricing and transparent cost structures.

03

Precision Cutting in Thailand

Our partnership with Chanthaburi's lapidaries ensures each stone is planned around its own crystal structure, not rushed to a standard cut.

04

Dubai-Based, International Reach

Headquartered in Dubai, we serve collectors, dealers and jewelers across the UAE, Europe and beyond.

05

Transparency & Disclosure

We disclose origin and treatment status on the stones we sell. We believe a gemstone's story is part of its value.

Current Selection

Stones Available Now

Each stone is offered privately. Inquiry goes directly to our team. Availability changes without notice.

Ethiopian crystal opal, rough and cut and polished
Available
EGS · 2024 · 001
Guji · Oromia · Ethiopia
Crystal Opal Play-of-Color
Weight
8.45 ct
Color
Crystal / Multi
Treatment
None · Natural
Certificate
Available on Request
Cut Ethiopian Paraíba-type tourmaline gemstone, EGS-2024-002
Available
EGS · 2024 · 002
Guji Zone, Ethiopia · Cut Thailand
Paraíba-Type Tourmaline
Weight
3.21 ct
Color
Neon Blue-Green
Treatment
Natural, Untreated
Certificate
Available on Request
Rough Ethiopian emerald crystal being weighed
Reserved
EGS · 2024 · 003
Guji · Oromia · Ethiopia
Ethiopian Emerald Emerald Cut
Weight
5.67 ct
Color
Vivid Green
Treatment
Minor Oil
Certificate
Available on Request

These are representative stones from our current and recent collection, shown for illustration. Full specifications, current pricing and certification (where applicable) are shared and confirmed directly on inquiry. New stones from Guji, Welo, and Tigray arrive regularly — contact us to be notified when specific gemstone types become available.

First page of the LFG Paris preliminary study report on Ethiopian Paraíba-type tourmaline from Abuloo
Stone in the Spotlight
Preliminary Study · June 2026
Featured: New Discovery

Ethiopian Paraíba-Type TourmalineCopper-Bearing · Abuloo, Guji Zone

A preliminary study conducted June 24–26, 2026, by VP Consulting and the Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie (LFG, Paris) confirmed copper-bearing elbaite tourmalines from Abuloo village in the Guji Zone of Ethiopia's Oromia Region — a newly documented Paraíba-type deposit. Of 21 rough tourmalines examined, 10 were classified as very fine-quality, high-value gems.

Origin
Abuloo · Guji, Ethiopia
Chromophore
Copper (Cu) + Mn
Treatment
Natural, Untreated
Read the Full Story
Journal

From the Field

Visit the Full Journal
Page from the Ethiopian Paraíba tourmaline study report, Abuloo, June 2026
New · June 2026
Science · VP Consulting & LFG Paris

First Scientific Study Confirms Ethiopian Paraíba from Abuloo, Guji Zone

A preliminary examination of 21 rough tourmalines from Abuloo village, Oromia, confirmed copper-bearing Paraíba-type tourmaline from Ethiopia.

Gemstone cutting and polishing in a professional Thailand workshop
Craft · Chanthaburi, Thailand

Why We Cut in Thailand, Not in Ethiopia

Chanthaburi has been a world cutting centre for sixty years. Why sending rough there is a mark of respect for the stone, not a compromise.

Rough Ethiopian Paraíba-type tourmaline crystal from Abuloo, Guji Zone
Education · Buyer's Guide

Paraíba-Type vs. Paraíba: What Every Buyer Must Know

"Paraíba-type" is not a downgrade. It's a precise geological designation, and understanding it protects buyers.

Private Inquiry

Begin Your Gemstone Journey

We work with collectors, dealers and jewelers internationally. Tell us about your interest — or, if you have a gemstone to sell, tell us about that — and we will respond personally within 24 hours.

WhatsApp
+971 52 576 9553
Email
info@ethiogemstone.com
Based In
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Replied personally within 24 hours