Kirsten finds herself amongst the rolling hills and blue waters of the Rio Doce, which means Sweet River, in Southeastern Brazil to get her some Brazilian bling in the form of morganites.
Where to Go & What to Bring
Location Information Rio Doce Information
GPS: Latitude: -18.847099, Longitude: -41.951000; S18°50.82594, W041°57.06 Where: Southeastern Brazil Phone: (828) 765-2099
Website:Rio Doce Gem Mine Email: JerryCallInc@bellsouth.net
Chang Express This travel agent and tour guide company will offer tours and recreational tailing pile digs for Rio Doce and Jaco Mines. Visit their website for more information.
Toolkit
Rock Hammer
Screen
Sack
More Mine information
Need more info? Check out the Rio Doce Gem Mine website. This is the site for Jerry Call's sister mine in North Carolina. Information will be available about the Brazilian mine. It does not have its own website, but Jerry owns both and can provide info on each.
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For more information on appraising your finds, visit H. Stern Jewelers, located on Rua Garcia D'Avila 113 in Ipanema, Rio. Call Christian Hallot at 55-11-2106-0001 or 55-11-3865-5583 or 55-11-8188-5900. His email address is christian.hallot@stern.com.br or visit the website.