[Jewelry making - Article 01157] - [Orchid] Tanzania trip advice - gem dealers?

[Roseann Hanson]

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    My husband and I are lucky enough to have been asked to lead a
    safari to Tanzania in July. We'll be staying afterwards with our
    Maasai friends in Arusha, which I understand is the gem trading
    centre for Tanzania. 

    An acquaintance of our friends is a certified gem dealer (which I
    understand one really must go through, according to government regs),
    but I was wondering if anyone has any connections there they could
    recommend - dealers whom you know, even tips on what's "hot" right
    now. I am intrigued by a recent article in Lapidary Journal on
    something someone is dubbing "Maasai sunstone" or some such thing,
    which looks like nice cabbing material. Yes, yes, I know all about
    dubious street deals (Hey lady, wanna buy this 5 ct Tanzanite - only
    $30!), which is why I'm asking about good connections now! 

    Roseann 

    PS - I was thinking of bringing back some gems and/or rough to sell
    to help pay for our airfare, which is all I need to come up
    with...but I really wouldn't know where to begin with that! 

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