It's not that it's not cheap, but that it's expensive because the currency is high.

Similarly, it is definitely cheaper to buy gems in Brazil than in China.

If it is expensive in Brazil, there are several reasons:

(1) Shops where tour guides earn kickbacks

(2) A store that specializes in receiving foreign tourists

(3) High-grade gem shops, etc.

You can tell your friends: If you come to Sao Paulo, you can go to several Japanese shops in Libertad. Fine workmanship, reasonable price, cash payment with 10% discount. You can't buy fakes in such a store. Note: Don't buy gem jewelry with price preference in small shops or markets.

Personal experience: The jade necklace and earrings I gave my family last time cost 200 baht (equivalent to about 600 RMB), which was very beautiful. Good luck. .