Vietnamnet bridge in luc yen district yen bai province there is a unique market in the country where people trade only one product gemstones.
Buying sapphires in vietnam.
Kieran smith january 14 2020 at 4 25 pm.
The market has had a history of 25 years.
Identifying authentic stones for the right price and finding the perfect match for a special gift often requires buyers to have some knowledge about gemstones and jewelry.
The most common locations that sapphires come from are sri lanka previously known as ceylon madagascar australia usa nigeria thailand vietnam china cambodia kenya and tanzania.
Among the nation s most prized possessions is a 2 58 kg ruby crystal known as the star of vietnam which was.
To buy gemstones in vietnam you can come to these 2 markets.
Sellers and buyers can meet and talk about the different stones.
The sapphire deposits of southern vietnam consist of placers formed by the erosion of alkali basalt flows smith et al.
A little market tucked away in a corner of ha noi may be the best choice when it comes to buying gemstones and jewellery.
Make offer 2 05ct purple trapiche sapphire slice from vietnam 9mm x 8mm x 1 5mm vietnam fancy star sapphire 3 32 cts natural untreated intense pink oval 560 25.
Buying gemstones in vietnam or anywhere in the world can be a daunting task.
Toll free usa canada only.
The sapphires present usually prismatic and pyramidal shapes.
Shop natural loose gems at affordable prices sapphire emerald ruby topaz birthstones crystals more gemselect.
Although vietnam was known for its gems during the french colonial period it was not until the late 1980s 90s when deposits of fine rubies and sapphire were found in the luc yen district mining began quickly over these years with the majority of the rough sapphires corundum being mined and sold over the borders to thailand the worlds largest seller of colored gemstones today.
The only two locations that deserve a mention because they will greatly increase the price of a sapphire is burma and kashmir.
Buy gemstones semi precious precious.
Luc yen natural stone market and gemstone fair 456.