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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:24 pm

melhuth

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:51 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

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.

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Sun Apr 11, 2021 7:35 pm

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Discussions on Contemporary and Antiquarian
Gem & Jewelry Books and periodicals

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:21 am

justinkprim

Everything relating to collecting stones goes here

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:42 pm

BlackOpalWorld

All posts related to Colored Stones.

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:22 pm

j.mcgee_1985

Stump the experts! For fun and occasionally profit!

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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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.

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:41 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Have something to say about diamonds?

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:20 pm

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:39 am

Edward Bristol

Everything about gemological microscopes, polariscopes, spectrosopes, etc

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:44 pm

bv1

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:36 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:29 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

A free gemological encyclopedia that anyone can edit!

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:58 pm

dchallener

Discussions concerning defining color in gems,

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto, Gemewizard

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Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:13 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:15 pm

Stephen Challener

Tips and Questions concerning working at the Bench

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Sun Mar 21, 2021 2:36 pm

glhays

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto, Gearloose

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Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:35 pm

glhays

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto, Gearloose, thomas.adamas

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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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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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!

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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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.

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Wed Jun 10, 2020 12:39 pm

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:41 pm

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:37 pm

Lisa Elser

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:12 am

Stephen Challener

Ask the gurus here

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Tue Mar 23, 2021 1:56 pm

j.mcgee_1985

Share your latest gemological developments

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:58 pm

Barbra Voltaire, FGG

Post links to your favorite gem images here

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:54 am

mehoose

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:32 am

ep123

Share your gemology links here

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Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:13 pm

dchallener

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:39 pm

RH25

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

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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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.

Moderators: Stephen Challener, Conny Forsberg, Frank, Tim, Barbra Voltaire, FGG, Alberto

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Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:19 pm

glhays