2006-07-23 18:30:18 · 10 answers · asked by greg b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Well at the Shane Company he buys his directly from the diamond importer, and if you live in Portland Oregon I am sure you know right where he is located
2006-07-23 18:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by justntime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-20 21:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds are mined in Africa. So are tanzinite, emerald Ruby's, Botswana agate and other gem stones. Shir Lanka, mine sapphires and more. The Opals are mined in Mexico to Australia, to the US. The mines are too vast and numerous to make a complete listing.
I have purchased stones directly from the source and the cost is a fraction in comparison to buying from a local jeweler. There is about a 400% markup, by the time you purchase a piece of jewelry from a chain store jeweler.
The BIG Gem Stone Shows in Tuscon AZ. is the best time to by gem stones in the US.
2006-07-23 21:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically jewelers will get their diamonds from the annual sale that De Beers will do. Diamonds are sold only once a year and from there the jeweler's will buy their whole inventory of diamonds at that time. For other precious stones, such as emeralds, sapphires, rubies; the jeweler can either get them synthetically made or they can buy genuine stones from other vendors.
2006-07-23 18:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by tnker_bell27 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gems are found in underground mines. They are made off hardened Carbon. You find them in many countries - Sri Lanka is very famous for natural Gems.
2006-07-24 02:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by R G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the de beers company has a monopoly on the diamond trade. legitimate dealers purchase diamonds rough and uncut directly from de beers as the previous post stated. this long standing monopoly has created a black market for uncut stones in areas such as sierra leone and sri lanka. for about 20 u.s. dollars you can purchase a diamond worth several thousand dollars on the streets of sierra Leone.
2006-07-24 04:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by mason x 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds are mostly from Africa,where child workers work in the worst mining conditions on the planet.
2006-07-23 18:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by kents411 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gemstone Tradeshows. Also, jewelrytelevision.com
2006-07-23 18:36:41 · answer #8 · answered by bbaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From South America, Africa, and the U.S.A.
2006-07-27 06:14:06 · answer #9 · answered by wolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you better ask them.b'coz i don't know
2006-07-23 18:33:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋