12-Day Industry Immersion
Brazil GemExpedition
Four cities. Mines, markets, and gemstone hubs. A rare opportunity to experience the heart of the global colored gemstone trade.
Where Industry KnowledgeMeets Real Experience
The GUILD Brazil Gem Expedition is an immersive 12-day journey through the world's most important colored gemstone producing regions. Four cities in Brazil — you will experience the complete story of Brazil's gemstone industry first-hand.
Led by GUILD's experienced field gemologists, the program combines mine visits, market immersion, industry meetings, and cultural exploration into a journey unlike any other.
What You'll Encounter
Direct Mine Access
Enter active emerald, tourmaline, topaz, and Paraíba mines alongside professional geologists and miners — a perspective few in the industry have ever experienced.
Industry Market Immersion
Navigate Brazil's most important gemstone trading centres, meet local dealers, and understand how the world's colored gemstone supply chain actually works.
Expert Field Gemologists
Travel with GUILD's most experienced field gemologists — professionals who have spent decades building relationships across Brazil's gem industry.
Culture & Exploration
Experience Rio de Janeiro's iconic landmarks, Ouro Preto's colonial architecture, and the natural beauty of Brazil's northeastern coast alongside the gemstone journey.
The Route
A carefully designed route connecting Brazil's most significant gemstone regions, cultural landmarks, and industry hubs.
- Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain
- Sugarloaf Mountain panoramic views
- Igreja Matriz do Pilar — gilded with over 400 kg of gold
- Ouro Preto Mineralogy Museum
- Imperial Topaz mine — geology & crystal study
- Belmont Emerald Mine — world-class mechanized operation
- Geological study of deposit structure & ore characteristics
- Gem offices & cutting factories — rough to finished stone
- Tourmaline Mine field visit
- Mine owner's office — source procurement opportunity
- Brazil Paraíba Mine — pegmatite deposit exploration
- Observe Paraíba tourmaline crystals in primary occurrence
Gemstones You'll Encounter
Brazil is one of the world's most important sources of colored gemstones. On this expedition, you'll visit the origins of some of the most coveted gems in the industry.
Paraíba Tourmaline
Parelhas, Rio Grande do Norte
First discovered in 1987, Brazilian Paraíba tourmalines are among the rarest and most valuable gems in the world — known for their extraordinary neon blue and green hues caused by copper and manganese inclusions.
Imperial Topaz
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais
Ouro Preto is the only known source of true Imperial Topaz in shades of golden orange to reddish-orange with pink undertones — a gem historically reserved for royalty and among Brazil's most prized treasures.
Brazilian Emerald
Belmont Mine, Minas Gerais
The Belmont Mine is one of World's premier privately operated emerald mines, producing gems celebrated for their vibrant bluish-green color and relatively low inclusion levels compared to other origins.
Tourmaline
Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais
Governador Valadares is World's most important tourmaline trading hub, producing a spectacular array of colors — from the coveted Indicolite blues to bi-color specimens — traded globally from this city.
Moments from Past Expeditions
A glimpse of what awaits — captured from GUILD's previous field programs around the world.
Everything Taken Care Of
From the moment you land in Rio to your final departure, every logistical detail is handled so you can focus entirely on the experience.
Program Pricing
Program fees are fixed at USD 12,800 (shared room) and USD 13,800 (private room) per person. This departure has concluded. Please check back for future dates.
Double occupancy · Two participants share a room
Single occupancy · Your own private room throughout
Cancellation & Refund Policy
All deadlines are based on Hong Kong Time (UTC+8).
Frequently Asked Questions
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