AfricaGems Philanthropy

Smithsonian Institution  •  Other Donations

AfricaGems.com is extremely proud of our donation of 25 gemstones to the National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution in December of 2000 (see letter). Below are only some of the 25 extraordinary loose gemstones which were donated and are valued at more than $350,000.00!

The Sarosi collection will be part of a new African Gemstone collection, which opened in the spring of 2002. We are very proud that these naturalgemstones will be part of this world famous institution and will be seen by millions of people for many years.
Some of the world class loose gemstones donated to the Smithsonian Institute:

Blue Green Tourmaline 54.77 carats	Bi Color Tourmaline 14.89 carats	Demantoid Garnet 3.17 carats	Grossular Garnet 8.18 carats
Peach Tourmaline 26.56 carats	Pink Tourmaline 42.68 carats	Raspberry Tourmaline 28.06 carats	Rubelite Tourmaline 29.15 carats
Spessartite Garnet 11.22 carats	Tangerine Garnet 13.92 carats	Tsavorite Garnet 6.72 carats	Malaia Garnet 21.82 carats

Marc Sarosi of AfricaGems.com has donated many loose gemstones to various charitable causes. Here is a list of just a few.

AfricaGems Supports The Zambian Childrens Fund with a donation 1% of ALL SALES

Gemological Institute of America - Marc Sarosi has donated over $ 10,000 in various African gemstones from Africa for research purposes.

Just Think – AfricaGems.com contributed an emerald gemstone to an auction event to benefit this very important media literacy organization.

Kitumusote – AfricaGems.com donated a pink tourmaline gemstone to an auction to benefit this important organization that helps the Masai people of Tanzania and Kenya.

Jewish Federation – AfricaGems.com donated several gemstones to benefit the Ben Gurion Society, an organization for young professional adults.

Homeless Prenatal Program – Marc Sarosi donated a gemstone for a silent auction to benefit this great organization.

Bay Keeper – Marc Sarosi donated a yellow sapphire to a charity event to benefit this very important environmental organization.

Kol Shofar – Marc Sarosi donated a 14 carat Raspberry Tourmaline to this important community organization.

Jewish Family and Children Services – AfricaGems.com donated a gemstone to a charity fundraiser event for this vitally important community organization.