Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:22 pm Posts: 21602 Location: San Francisco
We have received many emails and PM's from new members who are a little intimidated by our forum. Some of them will only ask their questions via PM's or emails as they are afraid to post on the forum.
No question is too small or basic for us to make an attempt to clarify.
If a topic is just too broad to be appropriately answered on the forum, we will offer helpful links to explain concepts that may require outside study.
Please be aware that our forum is NOT intended to cater to "consumers and related issues"; It is intended for industry professionals and those who wish to learn more about gemological principles. DO NOT post pictures of gems hoping for an identification. If such a post does not contain additional optical information, it will be deleted.
Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:56 am Posts: 6461 Location: The frozen north prairie :-/
No one should be afraid to ask a question here ... I've already asked all the "stupid" ones a body could think up . Although, come to think of it ... I'll probably come up with a few more before long .
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I am not a gemologist, a cutter, an appraiser or a student of any of these. I love gemstones, however, and I want to know more about them. I find that the more I know, the more I enjoy them.
I was a long time lurker. I asked myself what could I reasonably contribute to such masters as can be found here? The fact is those masters are amazing, accessible people who truly wish to help.
I know I have asked my share of basic (ok, some downright silly) questions and that I have said some things that make my lack of knowledge clear. At all times, I have only received kind, constructive answers, good orientation and advice. I have seen seemingly simple yes-or-no questions reveal great depth when discussed from different points of views (cutter, appraiser, retailer, gem lovers).
Soon after I joined, a member told me, by PM, that GemologyOnline is a lot more fun when you are an active part of it. He was very right.
Joined: Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:00 am Posts: 545 Location: new york
Indeed, no one should be intimidated to ask questions.
In addition, this is the beginners only forum.
Here is an old French quote :
"The only stupid question is the one you don't ask".
Meaning that curiosity should be encouraged and one should ask questions.
Also keep in mind a lot of regulars answer questions and comment in a familiar sense intended for regulars on here they already know. So when things might get intense (oh yea, baby!) it's not meant to dissuade new members/readers.
It means that this board is intended for industry professionals and students of Gemology.
Hi Barbra,
I'm sorry but I still don't understand. I'm not an industry professional but a hobbyist gem collector and learner. I'd like to learn everything I can about gems and discuss them. Is this not a forum for me?
Joined: Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:41 pm Posts: 49 Location: Wyoming USA
May I post pictures of some of my rock collection? This will help educate me & maybe others. I understand that this will in no way give me a positive ID on my stones. It may give me a better idea of what I have. I don't have the brains to be a gemoligest but I am going to try my hands in accessory making in due time. Also thanks for being real people!
Joined: Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:41 pm Posts: 49 Location: Wyoming USA
Not sure where to ask. I need these reset. Anyone here do that? I need loops. Can't wear post. I have an idea but no clue. 2 ct tw diamonds. I like ling for my face shape. Color stone maybe? Maybe not? any advice?
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