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Hajj, $20m gem deals

Saudi Arabia: Saturday, December 30 - 2006 at 14:58

The current Hajj pilgrimage is expected to see a healthy trade in precious stones as traders from all over the world bring their gems to Saudi Arabia, reported Gulf News citing the Arabic newspaper Al Sharq Al Awsat. Deals amounting to about $20m are expected, with Indian pilgrims dealing in diamonds and emeralds, Sri Lankans bringing stones such as sapphires and rubies and Russians selling amber.

Jonathan Sheikh-Miller Jonathan Sheikh-Miller, Deputy Editor
Saturday, December 30 - 2006 at 14:58 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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This Article was updated on Sunday, January 14 - 2007
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