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A Gem Dealer’s Journal: Interviewing the most famous gem scout in the trade: Manny Diaz

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A Gem Dealer’s Journal: Interviewing the most famous gem scout in the trade: Manny Diaz

Hey Loungers, Today we’re happy to introduce you to one of the many people working in the shadows for the trade. Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing one of the famous scouts and gem hunters the trade relies on. Today we interview the man who, in his own words, is living the dream. Some of you may have seen him in recent years alongside Vincent Pardieu in expeditions, talking to prominent gem dealers about securing rough gemstones half way around the globe or sharing pictures of his ranch on internet during his down time. Today we propose you to...

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