Buying Gemstones in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Lola Inez

Many people will be traveling to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for the upcoming Olympic Games thus providing the perfect opportunity to buy gemstones in Brazil. Known as the gem stone capital of the world Brazil offers many options for travelers interested in acquiring high quality and very beautiful gemstones.

No sooner than you land and get through customs at the airport will the impression that yes you are indeed in the gemstone capital of the world with beautifully displayed jewels available at the airport boutiques.

There are many ways to acquire gemstones in Brazil but it is advised to start at the top and work your way down. H. Stern quickly became a favorite as their unique sales and tour of the facility really makes you appreciate the work put into the beauty of the stones. Visitors to the main H. Stern location in Ipanema get a behind the scenes self-guided tour with headphones that explains how the stones are created from mining up to the finished product, while actually watching the workers perform the process.

Another very popular gemstone dealer is Amsterdam Sauer which is very prominent in Brazil and around the world. Known for their high quality imperial topaz collection, Amsterdam Sauer specializes in creating exclusive and personalized pieces for those who appreciate gemstones as a work of art, thus creating a custom piece with a carefully selected stone.

There is also the availability of gemstones available from the street vendors. Once you have been to the high-end gemstone dealers you have a great idea and probably a pretty good eye for selecting a gemstone should you decide to purchase from a sidewalk stall such as on the central divide at Avenida Atlantica.

Buying gemstones in Brazil can be a fun experience and an education at the same time. Whether you are looking to acquire loose gemstones or a custom ring the sky is definitely the limit in the gemstone capital of the world.

www.hstern.com

www.amsterdamnsauer.com

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Published by Lola Inez

Lola is a freelance writer, world traveler and explorer, and a dedicated yogi.  View profile

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  • Michele Arrowsmith- Rowe9/13/2011

    Great article!

  • April Spencer9/13/2011

    Good info!

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