Realization of a special import trade in precious metals, pearls, and other imitation jewelry to Bali increased each month during the first quarter-2010 in line with the economic development of this area.
Head of Bank Indonesia Denpasar, Jeffrey, in a regional economic assessment report of Bali in Denpasar Thursday said the import of various kinds of gems are worth 3.7 million U.S. dollars perode first three months of 2010. Inclusion of one component combined with silver jewelry and gold price increased from 870 thousand dollars during January 2010 to 1.1 million dollars next month and in March rose again to be worth 1.7 million dollars. Request accessories raw materials has increased in line is getting better and the international economy so that orders for goods of different jewelry from Bali to foreign customer increased in number in 2010.
World economic crisis hit last year in some developed countries, the actual import various kinds of gems and precious metals also declined to only 10.6 million dollars worth in 2009 in the year 2008 reached 17.4 dollars. Pearls, precious stones, precious metals and other imitation jewelry from overseas businessmen this area is needed to meet market demand abroad. Which is generally purchased from a company in Bali are generally imported from Asia, such as from Thailand, China and some even brought in from Europe as well as met from domestic production gems like the origin of Borneo and Sumatra.
Not only foreign tourists who love jewelry that is filled with gems and precious metals are also many domestic travelers are collecting accessories are sprinkled with diamond gemstone is said to have a certain benefit.
Gems and precious stones that needed entrepreneurs in particular Balinese silver crafters far more than the realization of import, because many purchased from domestic production with no less quality than imports.