Myanmar, also known as Burma, is one of the world’s largest Jade producers – but with trade bound by international sanctions, many of the precious gemstones are smuggled out of the country. At first, I think it’s a waterfall. A wave of liquid sound comes towards me over the brackish waters of the Irrawaddy River. […]
Myanmar gem, jade traders call for new rules to deter fake bids
September 1, 2013 by
Mandalay gem and jade traders are calling for new rules to prevent foreign traders from disrupting proceedings at gem fairs by making fake bids. The call results from an incident at the 50th Myanma Gems Emporium in Nay Pyi Taw in June involving Chinese traders, who are major buyers of the country’s precious stones. The […]
