Nick Hodgson on Buying Gemstones in the hills of Sri Lanka

Nick Hodgson of www.astrogems.com explains how he buys gemstone crystal material on the streets in the gem mining areas of Sri Lanka. the challenge is to find unheated clean non flawed crystals for cutting and faceting into beautiful gemstones.

[@lucamellina4113]

Loved this video, They seem like very nice people and understand the value of rough crystals. Obviously the price they ask is often too much or you would have bought a lot more. A lot of individuals do not realize that when you cut rough crystals a lot of material is wasted.

[@dalesmith1662]

You must have found it much easier to buy gems in Sri Lanka many years ago. As these days the locals have connections all over the world . But this was a lot of fun to watch thanks for sharing a part of your life.

[@nilakshigoonasekara4845]

Are ya interested in buying one Plz reply my comment

[@SurinderSingh-ih1dk]

​@@nilakshigoonasekara4845 yess l am interested in buying the stone .

[@IcechickenSr]

I am just starting out learning the craft of prospecting gem stones, and also the identification and jewel crafting portion at an amature hobbiest level. Thanks so much for this video, there ws some very valueable life time of lessons you shared with us. Would you be able to reccomend some reallly good places to learn accurate information on how they are identified, cut and crafted, to prospected? I have found much misleading info so far on the internet. Cheers, IC

[@rikaztheking8697]

this is rikas from srilanka .. gem stone saplier

[@detectiveMM]

This was really fascinating. I bet buying gemstones can be a tricky process. Thanks .. very educational. ,,, Marco

[@AnushaAnusha-ep2bx]

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[@wesleyp47]

Nick, Enjoyed the insightful commentary. Going to watch your other videos. Thank you.

[@alkalinewaterangel]

Thankyou - we love to share our knowledge 💕

[@denasewell]

Mr Hodgson is a zen badass!Lol !I would be afraid ...he is calm cool assertive yet polite.Does he use any kind of security?he seems so calm and confident .I know dealing in gems in Sri lanka can be quite dangerous

[@crystalshoresusa5717]

Nick seems like the kind of guy I would love to go on a hunt with. Let me know next time you are in Thailand. Thanks for the video.

[@ahmedshums9913]

We are supplying precious and semi precious stones from Srilanka.. do not hesitate to contact us for any of your requirements [e-mail]

[@alkalinewaterangel]

It was a fun day for sure !

[@jangtv3973]

I have little gemstone color is black.inside virgin mary old

[@BeetleBuns]

the thumbnail image for this video is the funniest thing, the glasses earpiece makes it look like the guy in the background has a coral snake up his nose xD

[@LukeCreates.]

Hello Nick i enjoy your videos I hope to one day go on ventures that you go on I'm a beginner Faceter and I would like to gon and find my own stones to cut I've been looking for your type of flashlight and I can't find it what type of gem light is it and where can I buy one thank you for your very informative videos Best regards Luke.C

[@isaganiconcepcion3359]

Lucas Calderon

[@ahmedshums9913]

We are supplying precious and semi precious stones from Srilanka.. do not hesitate to contact us for any of your requirements [e-mail]

[@muhammadhamza7941]

Hello sir i'm from Pakistan. Peshawar namak mandh international Gemstone markit in Pakistan Contact me wechat IMO whatsApp [phone]

[@IqbalKhan-vp8mo]

hello sir in sri lanka local market of gem stone ! we are interesting to know that what’s price of rough material how is bargaining their but with commentary we miss all things second we want to which type matterial moving their but your team & cameras man not focused or zoom on gem 💎 that thing we miss !!! in future plz this thing🙏

[@cooldude3510]

Wow love this video i just bought a heat treated sri lanka sapphire blue 1 carat and so excited to see how people actually get these gems:)

[@muhammadhamza7941]

I have sir

[@dadrules714]

Wish I could travel as he does. Don't know if I'd complain about getting Zircon at sapphire prices.......Have you seen prices of good zircon ?

[@jewelcastle716]

dadrules714 yes I have zircon plz contact me [phone]

[@dongdinampo7511]

what kind of gemstone are this

[@mikemer79]

thank you to up load this video.

[@aruaru5939]

Hi sir I,hv one ruby stone 300 years old [phone]

[@gatelaos1193]

Hi do you know if Nick still interested to purchasing natural rough garnets? Interested drop me emails. Thanks

[@ArjunaKJ]

its NIVITIGALA in the SABARAGAMUWA province. ARJUNA,SRILANKA.

[@superhunter2142]

Thanks you sir

[@deepakdevgan2011]

sir.in srilanka which part it is .can u tell me the name of city.

[@kawanthissaabeywardana4178]

Deepak Devgan Sir I am Sri Lankan. This city is Nivithigala (Sabaragamuwa province)=(SG) [e-mail]

[@baabjaan8431]

I need yellow sapphire 3 carets stone for ring purpose..can anybody help me

[@muqaddarkhan5179]

Yes I can help you

[@muqaddarkhan5179]

Please ur watsap number

[@baabjaan8431]

9160936136

[@youngsmollsmokeysmols488]

I can sort uk

[@mountainrock5018]

but in the end did you buy something or you just wanted to tell that people some thing .

[@PriyashanthaWitiyaladewa]

Are you still buying gems in Sri Lanka

[@KelumKumara-zz5mb]

I have a gems how did you baeyer that gems I am from Sri Lanka you can barely and

[@KelumKumara-zz5mb]

How I can contact you....nonber or not email....

[@khanpathan79]

2:58 in your hand its real yellow sapphire

[@muqaddarkhan5179]

U buying gemstone

[@aneenaezra2017]

Now days we can legally get a stone to your door step - cut and polished! Everything legally

[@ninnefinne69]

Thank You

[@roseakiru3445]

Hi I'm Rose from kenya 🇰🇪 I have many place to dig and get gemstone someone plz help

[@senavi123]

the man holding torch, is hand made mega bulb lithyum torch.the torch is made to look rough gem stones only. some africans airport securityies don't know about that torch.they think that is explosive. when i am transiting casabalanca airport i saw a innocent gem dealer caught because of that hand made mega bulb torch.

[@athkamworld4988]

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[@mohamedsaleh508]

I have meteriote stone want to sale

[@darshanabandaranayake]

we have an ekanite stone

[@athageledex9620]

hallo everybody,if you won't buy diamond with low price n high quality u can't buy in martapura(Indonesian) thanks

[@nuwnkumara8524]

Hi..sr

[@hafiz5565]

Nice

[@mihailb8280]

Hello, Is possible to buy real sapphire or rubies with 10 $ from EBay ????????

[@adotholland22]

yess,,,low kwalitie

[@uniquefloorplan9552]

no don't wast your money

[@methodiauscroos5901]

If you want I can help you. I'm from srilanka.. Live in Italy 00393296179271

[@rathnadeepagems]

Great

[@prevenseuk7641]

He is not buying just window shopping

[@jayanthaweerasinha5399]

Man laga ekanait gal wagayak thiyamawa

[@lahirured9943]

Hi

[@platinumballadiumrhodium1566]

Gems Serendibite for sale

[@shahidjewels]

Grateful

[@zamoragemstone]

what are you doing there? LOL The best quality was not in that places,,,,LOL

[@arbaazmalik5740]

Hello, I am serious to yellow sapphire from Sri Lanka , As being an Indian i have tried my best to find genuine yellow sapphire but, it''s not available here & if available they are very expansive, this is the reason am planning to travel Sri Lanka to buy gunnies a yellow sapphire, please advice me how can i do it ?

[@jewelcastle716]

Arbaaz Malik must me patient

[@theviralbengali]

leave me your contact details

[@GemYog]

What would be the size of yellow sapphire you are looking for? I am dealer and a gemologist. I can get you unheated good quality yellow sapphire for a reasonable price. U can contact me on [e-mail]

[@alibhaitechinnovativeway981]

@@theviralbengali do you have buyers

[@theviralbengali]

@@alibhaitechinnovativeway981 nope. But I do have sellers.

[@KalanaGems]

🇱🇰💎 we have more sapphire stone

[@huangxiaohuang]

HE WANTED TO FIND THE FANCY DIAMONDS . PEOPLE OVER THERE DIDNT KNOW. BECAUSE SHASPIRES WERE CHEAP. IF HE BOUGHT FANCY DIAMONDS. HE WOULD BE RICH.

[@inranirupalata927]

Dan suddo ratema teyana manik teka suran kanawa awella dela balan ennawsneda

[@paulramsey2922]

Do the miners fuck up the environment to find these. Does this ever factor into your purchase?

[@astralsgems8378]

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