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 Post subject: Emerald Rough from Zambia
PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 4:35 am 
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Hello All,

I am very new to this forum, so please excuse me for any errors.

I am from India and have business in Zambia and spend a substantial amount of time there since last 4 years. I have been bringing Emerald, Aquamarine & Tourmaline Rough directly from the mines in Zambia from the last 2 years, on and off. All our rough is natural, untreated and without any enhancements.

My question - I am not sure of what is the best way to sell/market the rough? So that I can do it on a regular basis.

Also, there are so many sizes, grades etc...i don't know what should be the grade/type I should focus on.

Presently we are selling it to some clients in India and our cut gems are selling in Europe as well, but it is random.

Any guidance will be greatly appreciated.


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 Post subject: Re: Emerald Rough from Zambia
PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:45 pm 
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Send an email, I will give you some advise.

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Or, post the information publicly on this forum and you will get potential advice from our 8000 members.


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Thanks Barbra. That is why I posted my question. I seek guidance from the experts in the forum.

I am sure I will get correct guidance, given that there are so many experts in this forum.


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 Post subject: Re: Emerald Rough from Zambia
PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:00 am 
Send me some free samples for instant appraisal.
A pound or two will be enough. Variety, clarity, and chunky
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Not sure how your appraisal addresses my question.

A pound of emerald rough for free??


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 Post subject: Re: Emerald Rough from Zambia
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any pictures?


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 Post subject: Re: Emerald Rough from Zambia
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I think nickatnight was making a joke, shagotra.
Yes, post some pictures of your rough and we will see if we can give you better direction.


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 Post subject: Re: Emerald Rough from Zambia
PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:36 pm 
Yes that was a joke. OMG


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ooops...sorry Nick. But I have got serious offers in past to send free samples (and I have sent as well). Therefore the reaction.

Sorry again. I will post some pictures.


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:48 pm 
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Sarcasm is hard to translate to non-English speakers (assuming the OP is from India and that applies :)


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Christa, I have done my Post Graduation from Canada. English is not the problem, past experience is. Not good to generalize. :D


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 Post subject: Re: Emerald Rough from Zambia
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You could put some for sale in the market place. With a good picture and ct weight. If you have a good 30 day to inspect it policy, I am sure I and others would be interested.

You still need to decide on the price, and people here will help there.


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shagotra wrote:
Christa, I have done my Post Graduation from Canada. English is not the problem, past experience is. Not good to generalize. :D

I don't think Christa was generalizing. The comment was squarely directed at the fact that you misunderstood nickatnight's comment.
The English speakers here did not. :D


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Kind of unrelated, but do you ever run into any Zambian imperial topaz? I am interested in that material but I missed the boat on the initial find.

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