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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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Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:58 pm

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

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Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:15 am

Dioptase

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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Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:13 pm

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Please Let US Know What's Happening!

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Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:45 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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Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:21 am

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Notifications of robberies or security concerns for the trade

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Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:52 pm

gembug

All things Tucson 2021

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Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:37 pm

glhays

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

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Thu Mar 25, 2021 5:12 pm

Caspar

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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Sun Mar 07, 2021 2:21 pm

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

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Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:48 pm

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Questions pertaining to Gem-A

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Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:50 am

Kyriakin

Questions or comments pertaining to the GIA

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Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:11 pm

1bwana1

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 12, 2020 2:03 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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Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:36 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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Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:49 am

danielle

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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Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:18 pm

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

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Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:45 pm

StoneGemEnthusiast

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

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Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:19 pm

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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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Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:56 pm

Olympickitchentool

Discussions on Contemporary and Antiquarian
Gem & Jewelry Books and periodicals

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Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:53 am

Alan F.

Everything relating to collecting stones goes here

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Wed Jul 28, 2021 10:47 pm

glhays

All posts related to Colored Stones.

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Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:25 am

Stephen Challener

Stump the experts! For fun and occasionally profit!

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Wed Jan 15, 2020 6:24 am

cascaillou

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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Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:25 pm

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Have something to say about diamonds?

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Wed Jul 07, 2021 3:55 pm

glhays

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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Sat Jul 31, 2021 9:58 am

Gemmo

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

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Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:36 pm

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

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Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:29 pm

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A free gemological encyclopedia that anyone can edit!

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Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:58 pm

dchallener

Discussions concerning defining color in gems,

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Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:13 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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Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:34 pm

Raj_uk

Tips and Questions concerning working at the Bench

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Sun Mar 21, 2021 2:36 pm

glhays

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

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Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:33 pm

glhays

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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Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:33 am

johngemo

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

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Fri Feb 26, 2021 4:48 pm

Dor

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

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Mon Apr 26, 2021 12:35 pm

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

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Thu Jun 24, 2021 3:44 am

danielle

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

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Wed Jun 30, 2021 3:23 pm

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

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Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:12 am

Stephen Challener

Ask the gurus here

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Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:17 am

sangshenas

Share your latest gemological developments

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Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:58 pm

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Post links to your favorite gem images here

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Sun Apr 25, 2021 7:31 am

danielle

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

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Sat May 08, 2021 4:49 am

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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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Sat May 15, 2021 3:15 pm

Curious123

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

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Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:54 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 31, 2020 6:19 pm

glhays

Buy and Sell Gems here, both rough and cut

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Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:10 pm

glhays

Buy and Sell Gem Instruments and Tools here

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Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:22 am

Alan F.

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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Sun Jul 25, 2021 4:29 am

danielle

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

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Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:11 pm

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

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Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:33 pm

glhays

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

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Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:57 am

staurolite

Greetings to and from our NEW Forum Members!

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Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:00 am

S. Rautiainen

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

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