The fair opened on the evening of October 25 and has drawn significant crowds, with many visitors flocking to view rare and extraordinary gemstone artworks.

The most eye-catching piece is Cuu Long Tranh Chau (Nine Dragons Chasing the Pearl), crafted entirely from golden rutilated quartz and priced at 10 billion VND (approximately USD 410,000).

The sculpture was produced by a workshop in Ninh Binh, which commissioned three Chinese artisans to craft the piece over two and a half months.

Another remarkable item on display is a depiction of the Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin) holding a ceremonial wish-granting scepter, also carved from golden rutilated quartz and priced at over 4 billion VND (around USD 165,000).

A third standout is a smiling Maitreya Buddha carved from white quartz - a stone less valuable than its golden counterpart - offered for sale at 2.6 billion VND (USD 107,000).

Also attracting attention is a table-and-chair set priced at 3.5 billion VND (USD 144,000) made from Hoang Long jade, a brilliant yellow gemstone sourced from China, famous for its honey-amber hues, transparency, and high polish.

Complementing the furniture set is a turtle sculpture crafted from the same jade material, valued at 350 million VND (USD 14,400).

In another section, a complete ensemble - featuring a jade table set, two tall vases, and a central screen, all made from Hoang Long jade - is listed for 10 billion VND (USD 410,000).

The name "Hoang Long" refers to the Huanglong region in Yunnan Province, China, where this type of jade was first discovered in the early 2000s.

One tea table set made of jadeite, nearly 3 meters long and about 1.3 meters wide, with two benches (excluding surrounding decorative items), is priced at 1.2 billion VND (USD 49,000).

Two quartz pillars of varying sizes are displayed, with the taller one priced at 500 million VND (USD 20,500) and the shorter at 300 million VND (USD 12,300).

A finely carved pair of tall vases is available for 680 million VND (USD 27,900).

A mid-sized turtle sculpture for living room décor is also available, priced at 25 million VND (USD 1,025), just enough to sit neatly atop a pedestal.

Visitors can find other items for sale at the fair, but most start at a minimum of several million VND per piece (over a few hundred USD).

One exhibit includes a bowl filled with hundreds of banded agate stones, priced at 13 million VND (USD 530), weighing approximately 2–3 kilograms in total.

Agate is a microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony) with a smooth texture, glossy finish, and distinctive multi-colored layers.

According to the seller, agate is commonly used to make bracelets, rings, pendants, earrings, and small decorative statues.

Bao Kien