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| Address | Rua Visconde de Piraja 484 | ||
| Location | Ipanema | ||
| Transportation | Bus: 474 | ||
| Phone | 0800/266-092, 021/512-9878 | ||
| Web site | www.amsterdamsauer.com | ||
Frommer's Review
The best-known name in Brazil for gems, jewelry, and souvenirs made with semiprecious and precious stones. The Ipanema location houses both the store and museum; it's worth a visit even if you're not looking to buy. The museum shows off many of Mr. Sauer's original finds when he first came to Brazil in 1940 and started working as a miner, gemologist, geologist, and finally as a jeweler. The store offers a wide range of jewelry and loose gemstones including emeralds, aquamarines, imperial topaz (mined only in Brazil), tourmalines, citrines, and Brazilian opals. The staff is friendly and low-pressure. Items can be delivered to your hotel.
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