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Upcoming Chats and Discussions of Previous Chats

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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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Fri Jan 07, 2022 1:49 pm

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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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Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:33 pm

glhays

Please Let US Know What's Happening!

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Mon May 30, 2022 12:08 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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Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:52 pm

gembug

All things Tucson 2022

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Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:20 pm

Precision Gem

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

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Fri May 20, 2022 8:48 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

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Questions pertaining to Gem-A

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Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:05 am

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Questions or comments pertaining to the GIA

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Fri Jul 15, 2022 6:26 am

Sparkles66

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

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Wed May 12, 2021 12:41 pm

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

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Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:53 pm

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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

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

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Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:14 pm

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Discussions concerning facilities not mentioned above

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Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:58 pm

glhays

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

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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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Fri May 20, 2022 8:37 pm

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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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Fri Mar 25, 2022 2:40 am

JSC VCA

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

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Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:53 am

danielle

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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Wed Jul 27, 2022 11:04 pm

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Discussions on Contemporary and Antiquarian
Gem & Jewelry Books and periodicals

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Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:50 am

gilljoseph1949

Everything relating to collecting stones goes here

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Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:14 pm

dchallener

All posts related to Colored Stones.

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Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:38 pm

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Stump the experts! For fun and occasionally profit!

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Wed May 18, 2022 1:03 pm

Hicupostrah

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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Mon Aug 01, 2022 1:18 pm

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Have something to say about diamonds?

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Tue May 31, 2022 8:02 pm

Stephen Challener

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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Tue Jul 26, 2022 12:38 pm

gembug

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

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Sat Mar 05, 2022 6:56 pm

zaniah

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

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Thu Sep 02, 2021 5:03 pm

glhays

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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Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:37 pm

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

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Thu Feb 10, 2022 11:00 am

Jewels Lobato

Tips and Questions concerning working at the Bench

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Fri Jul 15, 2022 9:44 pm

mehoose

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

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Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:38 pm

Faceting 101 by Arya

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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Sun Jun 05, 2022 12:03 pm

crescentgems

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 May 12, 2022 3:06 pm

S. Rautiainen

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

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Mon Jul 04, 2022 4:25 pm

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

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Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:40 pm

glhays

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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Fri Jul 08, 2022 1:39 am

arglthesheep

Share your latest gemological developments

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Thu Aug 19, 2021 12:34 pm

Stephen Challener

Post links to your favorite gem images here

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Sat May 14, 2022 1:04 am

Signature Gems

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

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Mon Jun 27, 2022 11:13 pm

Shifter55

Share your gemology links here

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Sat May 01, 2021 10:12 pm

Dor

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

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Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:08 am

Anabell

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

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Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:31 pm

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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

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Buy and Sell Gems here, both rough and cut

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Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:02 am

mehoose

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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Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:35 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

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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Tue Jul 05, 2022 6:49 pm

glhays

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

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Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:23 pm

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

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Thu Dec 23, 2021 5:26 pm

glhays

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

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Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:49 pm

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Greetings to and from our NEW Forum Members!

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Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:30 pm

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

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