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Introduction to Kenyan gems and gemstone mining in Kenya. Gemstone mining in East Africa does not have the long history like gemstones mining in Central Asia (Afghanistan), South East Asia (Burma) and South Asia (Sri Lanka) but during the last few decades countries located on the East African Mozambique Belt like Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and…
The rare and captivating beauty of a gemstone is inspiring to many, though few are aware of the toils of the brave men who dig them from the rocky and unforgiving ground. Filmmaker Philippe Brunot leads us to the heart of Tanzania and Kenya to unveil the secluded profession of the gem seeker. The gemstone…
Kashmir to Pamir, from June to August 2006. Summer 2006: Gemological expedition report to ruby, emerald and spinel mining areas in Central Asia. By Vincent Pardieu and Guillaume Soubiraa. http://www.fieldgemology.org/gemology%20central%20asia%202006.php
Sorcerers & Sapphires – A Visit to Madagascar by Richard W. Hughes, with Vincent Pardieu & Dana Schorr. In search of ruby and sapphire on the lost Isle of Madagascar. http://www.lotusgemology.com/~rubydick/index.php/library/articles/161-sorcerers-sapphires-a-visit-to-madagascar