Imperial route — imperial topaz mines
Visit to the imperial topaz mining sites in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais.
Gem tourism
GemTourism Brazil
Always exploring new ideas to innovate and inspire our clients, Ignius is the first Brazilian company to develop GemTourism. Our aim is to show, in a didactic and practical way, the whole operational chain behind the gem trade.
Didactic because clients receive concise information about the geology, mode of occurrence and gem types of each location.
Practical because clients get an unmatched field experience, seeing how a mining site actually works and using that knowledge to buy the best gem material with confidence.
Our itineraries
Imperial route — emerald mines
Beyond the topaz mines, the imperial route includes the emerald mining sites of Nova Era, Minas Gerais.
Sento Sé route
Visit to the amethyst mines of Sento Sé, in the gem-rich state of Bahia.
Campo Formoso route
Field visit to the emerald extraction sites of Campo Formoso, Bahia.
Chapada Diamantina route
Discover where Brazil's diamond findings began.
Novo Horizonte route
Visit to the rutilated quartz mines of the Novo Horizonte region, Bahia.