Pre or Post cruise - Brazilian Gemstones Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Duration

1 to 3 hours

Overview

Since the Portuguese colonial age, Brazil has been recognised for producing world-class quality gemstones. Some of the world’s most striking and rare stones are to be found in Brazil, and it has become a prolific player in the worldwide market.Brazil is one of the greatest producers of gemstones and one of the most important gemological areas in the world. According to specialists, Brazil is the only source of Imperial Topaz. The gemstone capital of the world is Rio de Janeiro – for sheer quantity, variety and quality of precious and semi-precious stones that are marketed in the rough as well as cut and set in jewelry. During your visit you will see gemologists working live on the gemstone