pierreone
Shiny_Rock
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DH is going to Brazil and will be in both Rio and Sao Paulo. A coworker was telling him about some jewelry she bought there, so now he wants to go gem hunting for me. He knows absolutely nothing about colored gems, but I think he’s a little excited about “the hunt.” Couple questions:
1. Are there any reputable jewelers or dealers he could visit to make sure he doesn’t get duped? While I’d like him to get a good deal, I’m mainly worried that he gets real, good-color, quality stones and doesn’t end up with crap.
2. What stones should he focus on? Anything he’s apt to get better quality or price on because he’s in the country of origin?
3. Or is it just too risky? If you were in my shoes, would you tell him not to buy anything and preserve your gem dollars to use on trusted PS vendors?
1. Are there any reputable jewelers or dealers he could visit to make sure he doesn’t get duped? While I’d like him to get a good deal, I’m mainly worried that he gets real, good-color, quality stones and doesn’t end up with crap.
2. What stones should he focus on? Anything he’s apt to get better quality or price on because he’s in the country of origin?
3. Or is it just too risky? If you were in my shoes, would you tell him not to buy anything and preserve your gem dollars to use on trusted PS vendors?