Martapura is the capital city of Banjar Regencyand has been known as the biggest diamond producers in Indonesia. Martapura Market also called as Pasar Batuah as market for local diamond. In 1970s, the section of diamonds kiosks are built in Martapura Market where crafters and seller can display and sell they products.

According to some source diamond has been important commodity for South Kalimantan since the 15th Century. During the period of Banjar Kingdom, diamons mining was the kings privileges’. Diamonds found should be sold to king or the king’s relative who owned the mining area.

Pasayangan area is district where there are gold and gemstones artists. Until today there are still craftsmen of jewelry and diamond polishing. House of rich gem stones trader can still be found here and now it becomes place of interest.

Dutch abolished diamond mining managed by the king and then it was exploited by private and it flourished until today. In 1965, the biggest diamond found in Kalimantan was found , 166,7 carat (33 gr) which was called Trisakti Diamond.