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The 7,525-carat single-crystal “Chipembele” emerald from Gemfields’ Kagem mine in Zambia has been named the largest uncut emerald by the Guinness World Records.
Owned by Eshed - Gemstar and Avraham Eshed of Israel, Chipembele is known as “the rhino emerald,” as chipembele means rhino in the local indigenous dialect of the Bemba people of Zambia.
“The great honour of a Zambian emerald like Chipembele achieving a Guinness World Records title is sure to further the mission of raising awareness of African coloured gemstones and promoting best practices in the industry,” noted Gemfields.
Eshed - Gemstar acquired the gem at a Gemfields high-quality emerald...
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