Arabic-Web-Mideast turmoil boosts Asian jewellery trade

  • 13 years ago
Political upheaval is shaking the Middle East, traditionally an important market for precious stones, but dealers at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show say if anything, the turmoil is forcing prices up. Jade specialists say Chinese demand is also sending costs soaring and sanctions on major producer Myanmar are having little effect. A natural sound version of an AFPTV report.

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