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JB on the street in Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais

Weighing emerald rough just puchased in Nova Era

JB in buying office Teofilo Otoni, Brazil. Many gem papers on the table and one fine tourmaline that makes JB smile in his hand

JB checking out an emerald crystal: specimen or facet the rough? Nova Era, Brazil.

Large gem fire opal rough held up to the window to see the clarity. Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Gems of Brazil in a buying office, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

More street buying in Teofilo Otoni. Once the word goes out regarding the stones you are looking for the gems begin to come to you. Offers can be made but buying like this is very tricky and mistakes can be made that are costly. Not recommended for novice gem buyers.

Our buyer in Nova Era Brazil buying house.

Enjoying the view from Pico Da Ibituruna mountain. Famous for it's panoramic view overlooking Valdares and as a jumping off point for para-gliders.

View of Reclining Buddha which is over 60 feet long.