Meycauayan, Bulacan is said to be home to about 2,000 jewelry manufacturers in the region. It is a home-based industry that supports the livelihood of many families in Meycauayan and nearby towns.

According to this website, the jewelry industry is engaged in the production of precious metal jewelry and the pearls, precious and semi-precious stones.

Precious metal jewelry can be in the form of gold or silver rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, pendants, tie-pins and cuff links.

Precious stones are defined as diamonds, emerald, rubies and sapphires with some addition of pearls. All other gems are considered as semi-precious.

If you are interested to buy loose diamonds in the local market, now you have an idea where to find them.