Nikiwe Zulu is a certified gemologist (ING, FEEG*) who lives between Paris (France) and Zambia. After having studied and worked in France and the United States, Nikiwe has decided to focus on developing trade between Zambia and France. She imports fine gemstones, notably emeralds, as well as fine specimens.
Although her familly is from eastern Zambia, Nikiwe was born in the northern region of Ndola, where her father, an engineer by profession, worked in the mining sector. In addition to English and French, she speaks Chewa and Bemba fluently. These two local languages are useful when sourcing gemstones in Zambia.
Nikiwe works very closely with jewelers and connoisseurs. She has built a reputation based on the quality of stones she supplies.
(*) Graduated from ‘Institut National de Gemmologie’ (ING Paris), ‘Federation of European Education in Gemmology’ (FEEG London) and Anderson University (Master in Business Administration).