Vietnam Gem Tour

It’s Tuesday, so it’s Thanh Hoa and Aquamarine!! The Typhoon edge hit here yesterday and there is a bit of storm damage and loads of water.

Gia Lai, Vietnam · Today we took a 30 minute drive out to the local Peridot mines. Two co operatives were digging, one starting a new mine and one digging out the overnight cave in! We managed to purchase some … Continued

Once again I find myself sitting in the second worst airport in the world. I just found out that the International Departue Terminal was built in 1988. Surely they have to rebuild it soon, it is going to make us … Continued

Here are a few photos of our Vietnam gem tour of March 2025 Vietnam gem tour Buying gemstones in the secret garden coffee shop! Buon Ma Thout.   A lovely dinner in Buon Ma Thout after a tough day gem … Continued