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Upcoming Chats and Discussions of Previous Chats

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LucasMount

Post here with topics relating to the forum

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1bwana1

Looking for a new employee or employer? Post the specifics here.

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Sat Sep 07, 2024 1:39 pm

gemstonebank

Live gem tutoring sessions focusing on fully explaining gemological concepts. An open, one-on-one, class-room environment. Free to all!!

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glhays

Please Let US Know What's Happening!

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Thu Sep 05, 2024 12:25 pm

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Posts discussing the special lectures, events and social gatherings for the Tucson Shows in past years.

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:30 pm

glhays

Notifications of robberies or security concerns for the trade

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Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:06 pm

1bwana1

All things Tucson 2022

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Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:00 am

Tim Julius

Included in this Category are lists of facilities with direct contact information. Please contact GemologyOnline Administration for additions or corrections.

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Mon Nov 06, 2023 1:59 pm

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AGL is an independent, cutting edge lab providing identification reports, detailed enhancement reports, country-of-origin or provenance reports, as well as complete colored stone analysis documents tailored to gems of unique importance.

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Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:39 am

anjalimodi

In my opinion, this school is the greatest value on the planet for pursuing a rounded gemological education!

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Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:22 pm

staurolite

CIBJO, The World Jewellery Confederation, represents the interests of all individuals, organisations and companies earning their livelihoods from jewellery, gemstones and precious metals, covering the entire industry from mine to marketplace in the various production, manufacturing, trading and retail centres.

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Tue Nov 23, 2021 4:36 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Questions pertaining to Gem-A

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Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:05 am

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Questions or comments pertaining to the GIA

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Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:54 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Thomas Hainschwang's & Frank Notari's GGTL is on the cutting edge of international gemological research.

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Tue Nov 22, 2022 1:23 am

glhays

GIA is providing cutting edge research articles on many current gemological topics.

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Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:12 pm

dchallener

GWLAB™ is an independent gemological chain of laboratories, founded by Gemewizard® - a pioneer in the development of software solutions for colored stones, fancy colored diamonds and jewelry industries, enabling the analysis, description and communication of color in gems.

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Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:35 am

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Lotus Gemology, the world's only gemological lab specializing in ruby, sapphire & spinel.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:02 am

Tim Julius

Discussions concerning facilities not mentioned above

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Sun Sep 04, 2022 1:38 pm

roshanravan

Stone Group Laboratories, LLC, provides non-destructive, advanced gemological testing services to the trade and offers global consulting services as well as custom research projects regarding colored gemstones.

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Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:16 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

The Swiss Gemmological Institute, SSEF, has made significant discoveries and developments in the world of gemmology since its founding in 1974.

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Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:49 pm

Stephen Challener

The World Gem Foundation is a non-profit international organization that is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and study of gemmology through their comprehensive range of theoretical and practical gemmological courses and programs.

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Tue Jul 05, 2022 12:36 pm

1bwana1

A section for Professional Appraisers and Valuers to discuss relevant topics.
DO NOT POST JEWELRY OR GEMS NEEDING AN APPRAISAL.

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Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:07 am

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

A multidisciplinary approach to investigate the identity and origin of gem and jewelry artifacts

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Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:30 pm

glhays

For those who are new to gemology. Just getting started in the industry and have a question about the basics? No question is too small to answer.

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Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:10 am

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Discussions on Contemporary and Antiquarian
Gem & Jewelry Books and periodicals

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Thu Dec 22, 2022 8:32 am

navigupta

Everything relating to collecting stones goes here

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Sat May 25, 2024 7:10 pm

ELVIS PRASIOLITE

All posts related to Colored Stones.

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Fri Sep 20, 2024 7:32 pm

Dioptase

Stump the experts! For fun and occasionally profit!

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Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:01 pm

abeck

Have a gem you need help identifying? Post it here, provided you can give us more information than just a picture: RI, SG, Optic Character, Pleochroism, etc.

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Wed May 29, 2024 2:18 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Have something to say about diamonds?

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Thu Sep 05, 2024 5:46 pm

dchallener

A discussion of localities for gem prospecting open to the general public.

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Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:39 am

Edward Bristol

Everything about gemological microscopes, polariscopes, spectrosopes, etc

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Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:00 am

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Discussions and reviews of the computer software programs available for gemology and appraisal documentation.

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Mon Apr 24, 2023 2:50 pm

charlessand

Read any interesting or controversial gem related articles recently? Discuss them here!

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Tue May 07, 2024 9:07 am

S. Rautiainen

A free gemological encyclopedia that anyone can edit!

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Mon Mar 21, 2022 3:36 pm

abeck

Discussions concerning defining color in gems,

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Thu Oct 03, 2024 3:24 am

Stephen Challener

Diagnostic Clues: How the pros separate gems whose properties overlap to the point of utter confusion!

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Fri May 17, 2024 7:40 pm

Greenbird

Tips and Questions concerning working at the Bench

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Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:35 am

KristenYerwood

Anything related to Stone Cutting, faceting, cabbing and carving!

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Tue Oct 01, 2024 2:16 am

RickR134

All things having to do with the art and science of diamond cutting

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Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:50 pm

Mike1187

Here's the place to share comments, images of mining, new mines, and new finds

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Fri Sep 06, 2024 11:57 am

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Cut a new gem? Design a new piece of jewelry? Share it here!

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Fri Mar 25, 2022 1:09 pm

danielle

Discussion of advanced microscopic and related instruments which may (or may not) have a gemological application.

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Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:24 pm

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Topics include pearls, amber, jet, coral, ivory, etc.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:39 am

LucasMount

This section includes Mineralogy, Travel and General Science associated with Gemology.

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Sat Jul 20, 2024 12:52 am

Stephen Challener

Tutorials, Tips and Discussion of how to photograph gems and their inclusions

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Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:11 pm

Greenspinel

Ask the gurus here

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Mon May 27, 2024 1:09 pm

S. Rautiainen

Share your latest gemological developments

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Sat Sep 16, 2023 4:32 pm

danielle

Post links to your favorite gem images here

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Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:31 pm

1bwana1

Comments, questions, and photos for man made and enhanced stones

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Sat Sep 21, 2024 12:40 pm

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Share your gemology links here

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Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:01 am

danielle

Vintage and Antique examples of jewellery (or jewelry) and Object D'Art which contain gemstones, for discussion and general interest.

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Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:48 am

danielle

Gemological discussions about products offered on eBay and other online sources.

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Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:17 pm

roshanravan

A place to post detours, digressions and ponderings which have either moved away from their original topics or never really belonged there.

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Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:58 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Buy and Sell Gems here, both rough and cut

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Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:43 pm

crescentgems

You have something you might like to swap for something else?
Post it here

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Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:05 pm

glhays

Buy and Sell Gem Instruments and Tools here

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Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:20 am

Tim

Buy and Sell Gem and Lapidary References here.

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Fri Mar 13, 2020 12:01 pm

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Fri May 15, 2020 10:04 pm

BandMan

Show & Tell, Questions and Comments on Natural Wonders.

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Fri Jun 28, 2024 4:46 am

danielle

Anything not related to Gemology and social chit chat is posted here

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Thu Sep 05, 2024 5:52 am

cascaillou

This is the repository for all varieties of glass industrial waste.

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Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:19 pm

Stephen Challener

What are your particular passions? Give us an insight into what makes you tick!

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Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:59 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Greetings to and from our NEW Forum Members!

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Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:09 pm

NicoT

Details and descriptions of gem and jewelry related scams. BEWARE!

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