emdee

Does anyone know the best place to buy Tanzanite in Nairobi? I d on want jewellery just stones.
Thanks
Miriam

emdee

Sorry I meant I dont want jewellery....

Coordinator

Hi Miriam,sorry no idea where to get them in Nbi,but they are all sourced from Arusha,a 4 hrs drive across the border where you'll save huge amount of $$.
Thanks.
Alpha

emdee

Thanks, Coordinator. I will have an afternoon in Arusha. Can you suggest a reputable shop there.

bat

Hi emdee:

We purchased stones from Swala Gems. They had been recommended by climghighsleeplow here on the board. They have an office in the Arusha Hotel--also another one in Arusha according to their web site.

Here is the address.

http://swalagemtraders.com/address.html

safarilover

In January I purchased a beautiful rhodolite garnet from Swala Gems in the Arusha Hotel, which proved to be a good purchase when I got it home. They were very nice to deal with and apparently highly reputable. Their tanzanite was gorgeous, but very expensive.

safarilover

Forgot to mention that at Swala there was a 5 percent surcharge to use a credit card, so better to plan to pay cash if you can.

Coordinator

If you really need a bargain just contact +255 754 770060 Mr Pirbaksh who is reputable dealer who would even guide you to all places that offer good prices.

Femi

Mr.Shah of The Collector's Den in Nairobi had several types of mounted and loose stones including Tanzanite.

bat

emdee:
sorry I just noticed that you asked about Nairobi. Swala Gems does have some stones for sale on their website but I think they tend to be very large and expensive.