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Gecko Jewellers – Africa’s Largest Gemstone Showroom for Semi‑Precious Gemstones, Healing Crystals and sterling‑silver jewellery.

Located in Midrand, easy access from Sandton, Pretoria, and Joburg

Things to See & Do at Gecko Jewellers & Mapatiza Mine – Johannesburg

✦ Africa’s Largest Gemstone Showroom
Explore rare crystals, gemstones, jewellery, and African stone art at a world-class showroom in Johannesburg.

✦ Mapatiza Mine Tours
Experience an authentic underground gemstone mine tour — fun, educational, and perfect for families, school groups, and tourists.

✦ Family-Friendly Activities
Enjoy hands-on kids’ activities, including gemstone scratch patches, making Gecko a favourite family destination in Joburg.

✦ On-site Coffee Shop & Food
Relax with refreshments at our on-site coffee shop while the family explores.

✦ Bus, School & Tourist Friendly
Well suited for tour buses, school outings, and group visits of all sizes.

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Shop, tour the mine, enjoy family activities, and explore Africa’s largest gemstone showroom

Explore Africa’s largest gemstone showroom and dig for polished gems at Gecko Jewellers’ Scratch Patch in Johannesburg. No booking is required—choose a bucket size, sift through hundreds of stones, and take home your favourites. Perfect for families and tourists.
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Discover the ultimate thing to do in Johannesburg — Gecko Jewellers and Mapatiza Mine, Africa’s largest gemstone showroom and underground mine tour, located near OR Tambo International Airport.
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Our educational underground mine tour takes you through a life-like replica of an African gemstone mine, offering a fascinating glimpse into the mining process and the hidden world beneath the earth’s surface. Perfect for families, schools, tourists, and anyone with a sense of adventure, it’s an unforgettable way to learn about Africa’s rich gemstone heritage.
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When it comes to things to do in Africa, no visit is complete without exploring Africa’s largest gemstone showroom at Gecko Jewellers. More than just a shop, our showroom is a world-class attraction that blends luxury, education, and adventure — all in one destination.
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For Local Visitors & Tour Groups: Plan your visit to Mapatiza Mine today! Book an unforgettable tour for your family, school group, or tourist party. Visit our showroom to find the perfect keepsake from your trip to South Africa. For International Inquiries & Trade: Connect with Africa’s leading gemstone purveyor. Our team is ready to assist you with wholesale inquiries, bespoke orders, and private consultations. Contact us today to explore our exclusive collection and start a lasting partnership.
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Looking for family fun or school trips in Johannesburg? Gecko Jewellers & Mapatiza Mine combines adventure and education with interactive gemstone experiences, a fascinating mine tour, and Africa’s largest gemstone showroom. We specialise in semi‑precious gemstones and 925 sterling‑silver jewellery, and we offer loose gemstones for collectors and jewellers. It’s the perfect spot for kids’ activities, educational outings, and unforgettable family experiences in Midrand, Johannesburg.

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Discover beautifully crafted bracelets with healing powers.

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Shop Necklace Collection

We have a wide variety of Healing Gemstone Necklaces.

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Shop Chakra Collection

Translates to “wheel” or “circle”.They balance all parts of your body.

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Located at Africa’s largest gemstone showroom in Johannesburg, Gecko Jewellers & Mapatiza Mine is more than a jewellery store — it is a complete family-friendly destination for education, discovery, and leisure. Ideal for locals, tourists, schools, and tour groups, our venue offers an immersive experience where visitors can explore natural gemstones, cut stones, rare mineral specimens, birth month stones, crystals, and handcrafted African jewellery, all sourced with authenticity and care.

Families can enjoy hands-on activities, educational gemstone experiences, guided mine tours, and a relaxed environment with on-site food and refreshments, making it one of the best family outing venues in Johannesburg. Whether you are looking for meaningful gifts, unique South African souvenirs, gemstone specimens, or professionally cut stones, our showroom caters to collectors, jewellery lovers, and curious minds of all ages.

A must-visit tourist attraction near Johannesburg, Gecko Jewellers & Mapatiza Mine combines learning, entertainment, and shopping in one unforgettable destination — perfect for gift shopping, school excursions, weekend family activities, and visitors seeking authentic African gemstones direct from the source.

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Discover a wide range of gemstones and mineral specimens in Johannesburg at Gecko Jewellers & Mapatiza Mine, home to Africa’s largest gemstone showroom. Our collection includes authentic natural gemstones, healing crystals, birth month stones, loose cut gems, and rare mineral specimens, carefully selected for their beauty, origin, and character.

Beyond jewellery and personal gemstones, we specialise in statement specimens and decorative stones ideal for office displays, private homes, hotels, lodges, lobbies, waiting rooms, and curated interior spaces. Each piece offers a natural focal point — adding sophistication, conversation, and timeless elegance to professional and residential environments.

Whether you are searching for a meaningful gift, a crystal for holistic well-being, a unique South African souvenir, or distinguished gifts suitable for diplomats, collectors, royalty, and executive gifting, our showroom offers exceptional African stones sourced directly from the continent. Perfect for tourists, interior designers, corporate buyers, and gemstone enthusiasts, Gecko Jewellers is a must-visit destination for those seeking authentic gemstones, specimens, and décor stones in Johannesburg.

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Find unique gemstone gifts on sale in Johannesburg at Gecko Jewellers & Mapatiza Mine, where authentic African gemstones meet meaningful gifting. Our sale collection features a wide range of birthstones for every month, timeless gemstone jewellery, natural crystals, polished stones, and keepsakes — all carefully selected for quality, symbolism, and beauty.

Whether you’re shopping for birthday gifts, anniversary presents, educational gifts for children, collector pieces, or memorable souvenirs, our gemstone sale offers something for every age and occasion. Ideal for locals, tourists, and gift buyers, these gemstones are perfect for celebrating milestones, special moments, and meaningful connections.

From affordable crystal gifts to standout gemstone pieces, this is the perfect opportunity to discover authentic gemstones at great value — making Gecko Jewellers one of the best places in Johannesburg to shop for gemstone gifts, souvenirs, and collectible stones on sale.

Gecko Jewellers – Johannesburg’s Premier Gemstone Jewellery Destination

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Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, Gecko Jewellers is home to one of South Africa’s largest collections of authentic gemstone jewellery, sterling silver and rhodium-plated designs, loose gemstones, healing crystals, beads, hand-carved stone art, Himalayan salt lamps, and rare collectibles. Whether you’re searching for a meaningful gift, exploring the holistic and metaphysical benefits of crystals, or looking for unique African souvenirs and décor, our curated selection inspires gemstone lovers, collectors, and tourists from around the world.

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