[Jewelry making - Article 00369] - Re: [Orchid] Gems buying in Buenos Aires

[MillsGem]

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Dear Beth,

    To the best of my knowledge, Argentina has no producing gem mines of
    any consequence other than the usual rhodochrosite and various
    agates. There are some lithium pegmatites, but I don't think they
    have been active in recent times. 

    Considering the sorry state of the Argentinian economy, it is
    conceivable that one could score a good deal with a local dealer who
    is a purveyor of stones from international sources. In all
    probability though, I would imagine that Argentinian dealers would
    be carrying a stock that is predominantly Brazilian. Why, then,
    would a Brasileira go to a foreign country for gems that are
    Brazilian in origin ? 

    Have you looked into the customs regulations about importing gems
    into Brazil ? The Brazilian government has always had a very wary
    eye out for those who would bring stones in from outside the
    country. If this is still the case it is conceivable that one could
    wind up being in big trouble coming back into the country. If you
    don't declare your purchases coming back in you might be in danger
    of being declared a smuggler and if you do declare you may have to
    pay a large import duty.....indeed, if the regulations are very
    repressive, you may have your purchases confiscated.. You might
    check with a despachante, if you know one.     

Ron at Mills Gem, Los Osos,CA


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