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The Trade Research and Development Agency is making continuous attempt to collect, analyze and present information on various products manufactured in Indo- nesia through printed media, and at this point, we proudly present information on the Gemstone industry and product of Indonesia. This product profile gives picturesque information about Gemstone mining and products as well as creative jewelry industry of Indonesia. The Gemstone traders and jewelry designers dedicate their expertise and craftsmanship for the jewelry trade development. Their works and creativities have contributed and given big influence to the Gemstone industry in the country. The reader will enjoy reading the historical development of Indonesian Gemstone, starting from the traditional mining activities in several provinces. More interestingly, the reader will have imaginary journey to different provinces around the country and get the knowledge on Indonesian Gemstone from the precious stone like Diamond to beautiful semi-precious stones such as Amethyst, Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony and Quartz, etc. found in many provinces, which in recent years have become the basic materials used by silver and gold jewelry designers, especially in Bali and Java.