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Tuscon Gem Shows in Years Past
Posts discussing the special lectures, events and social gatherings for the Tucson Shows in past years.
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TUCSON GEM SHOWS 2022-2025 SPECIAL SECTION
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Contact Information for Gemology Schools, Labs, Research & Appraisal Facilities
Included in this Category are lists of facilities with direct contact information. Please contact GemologyOnline Administration for additions or corrections.
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AGL: American Gemological Laboratories
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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AIGS (Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences)
In my opinion, this school is the greatest value on the planet for pursuing a rounded gemological education!
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CIBJO (Confédération International pour la Bijouterie, Joaillerie)
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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Gem-A (The Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
Questions pertaining to Gem-A
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GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
Questions or comments pertaining to the GIA
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GGTL Laboratories
Thomas Hainschwang's & Frank Notari's GGTL is on the cutting edge of international gemological research.
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GIA Current Research
GIA is providing cutting edge research articles on many current gemological topics.
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GWLAB
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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Lotus Gemology
Lotus Gemology, the world's only gemological lab specializing in ruby, sapphire & spinel.
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Miscellaneous Grading and Appraisal Labs
Discussions concerning facilities not mentioned above
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SGL: Stone Group Labs
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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SSEF: Swiss Gemmological Institute
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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World Gem Foundation
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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Appraiser's Corner
A section for Professional Appraisers and Valuers to discuss relevant topics.
DO NOT POST JEWELRY OR GEMS NEEDING AN APPRAISAL.
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Archaeogemology
A multidisciplinary approach to investigate the identity and origin of gem and jewelry artifacts
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Beginners Only!
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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Collecting Gem & Jewelry Books
Discussions on Contemporary and Antiquarian
Gem & Jewelry Books and periodicals
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Collector's Corner: Gems
Everything relating to collecting stones goes here
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Colored Stones
All posts related to Colored Stones.
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Contest, Quiz & Puzzle Section
Stump the experts! For fun and occasionally profit!
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CSI: Colored Stone Identification
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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Diamonds
Have something to say about diamonds?
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Field Trips for Gem Hunters
A discussion of localities for gem prospecting open to the general public.
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Gem Equipment
Everything about gemological microscopes, polariscopes, spectrosopes, etc
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Gemology Apps and Appraisal Software
Discussions and reviews of the computer software programs available for gemology and appraisal documentation.
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Gemological Articles
Read any interesting or controversial gem related articles recently? Discuss them here!
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GEMOLOGY PROJECT
A free gemological encyclopedia that anyone can edit!
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Gems' Color
Discussions concerning defining color in gems,
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Identification of Stones with Overlapping Characteristics
Diagnostic Clues: How the pros separate gems whose properties overlap to the point of utter confusion!
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Jeweler's Bench
Tips and Questions concerning working at the Bench
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Lapidary Corner: Colored Stones
Anything related to Stone Cutting, faceting, cabbing and carving!
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Lapidary Corner: Diamond Cutting
All things having to do with the art and science of diamond cutting
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Miner's Corner
Here's the place to share comments, images of mining, new mines, and new finds
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My Latest Creation
Cut a new gem? Design a new piece of jewelry? Share it here!
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Miscellaneous Scientific Instruments
Discussion of advanced microscopic and related instruments which may (or may not) have a gemological application.
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Organic Gems
Topics include pearls, amber, jet, coral, ivory, etc.
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Other topics related to Gemology
This section includes Mineralogy, Travel and General Science associated with Gemology.
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Photography & Photomicrography
Tutorials, Tips and Discussion of how to photograph gems and their inclusions
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Questions for the Experts
Ask the gurus here
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Research
Share your latest gemological developments
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Stone and Inclusion Photos
Post links to your favorite gem images here
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Synthetics and Treatments
Comments, questions, and photos for man made and enhanced stones
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Useful Links
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Vintage & Antique Gemstones, Jewellery and Obects D'Art
Vintage and Antique examples of jewellery (or jewelry) and Object D'Art which contain gemstones, for discussion and general interest.
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Virtual Marketplace
Gemological discussions about products offered on eBay and other online sources.
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*Meandering Footnotes
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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Classified Section: Gems & Minerals: Rough and Cut
Buy and Sell Gems here, both rough and cut
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SWAP & TRADE: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Tools
You have something you might like to swap for something else?
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Classified Section: Gemological Instruments
Buy and Sell Gem Instruments and Tools here
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Classified Section: Books and Manuals
Buy and Sell Gem and Lapidary References here.
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Classified Section: Lapidary Equipment
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Fossils, Minerals & Curiosities
Show & Tell, Questions and Comments on Natural Wonders.
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General Discussions
Anything not related to Gemology and social chit chat is posted here
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Glass, Slag and Wannabes
This is the repository for all varieties of glass industrial waste.
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Let's Introduce Ourselves!
What are your particular passions? Give us an insight into what makes you tick!
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Welcoming Messages
Greetings to and from our NEW Forum Members!
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SCAMS: Gem, Jewelry and related
Details and descriptions of gem and jewelry related scams. BEWARE!
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