Proposed Acquisition of Fabergé

Gemfields plc (AIM: GEM), the leading gemstone mining and marketing company, announces its proposed acquisition (the “Proposed Acquisition”) of a 100% interest in Fabergé Limited (“Fabergé”) with a view to creating a globally recognised coloured gemstone champion. Fabergé will provide Gemfields with direct control over a high-end luxury goods platform and a global brand with an exceptional heritage.