Mining for gemstones is not easy, and this recreation of a Brazilian gemstone mine was interesting and made me realize how difficult it is to get these beautiful stones out of the earth.
Amsterdam Sauer Gemstone Museum on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil is famous for its gemstones, and Rio de Janeiro has numerous fine jewelry stores. Amsterdam Sauer provided a free shuttle from the pier to their stores.
Amsterdam Sauer Gemstone Museum on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro
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