Founded in 2000 by Fabiano Nogueira, The Southwest Gemstones Group was established through the manifestation of its creators' passion for gemstones. The strategic position for the realization of such a business enterprise did not occur by chance since the city of Governador Valadares in the State of Minas Gerais (verbatim: "General Mines") in Brazil, is known as The World Capital of Gemstones. With over 7 years of impeccable servicing in the Colored Gemstones world market, The Southwest Gemstones is currently run by the partners Hasney Bravim (International Marketing Director) Eliomar Rocha (Graduate Gemologist) as the second generation in Mining, Cutting and Gemstones dealing; being the tradition torch passed along with the company dedication and commitment to the business. With the highest quality products, Southwest Gemstones. trades in the markets of North America, Europe and Asia. Also participating on a yearly basis at the following international fairs:
