How to avoid Gem SCAMS in Myanmar

In this video Tara explores the market for precious gems in Yangon, Myanmar. Myanmar produces a very large portion of the world’s precious gems and when travelling to Yangon you may want to purchase some of these gems to take home. Tara walks around the large Bogyoke market which is one of the main hubs for the Burmese gem trade. Here she interviews various gem traders to explore what are the pitfalls foreigners should be aware of when buying gems in Myanmar. She discovers some useful advice on buying jade,