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An Introduction to Archaeogemology

This article endeavors to provide a brief discussion of the new research concept known as archaeogemology, a relatively unknown discipline that applies a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the identity and origin of gem artifacts and…

Market Trends: Spinel

Spinels offer one of the best choices for jewelers looking to create attractive designs from a natural product that boasts all the attributes that gemstones are supposed to exhibit. The market is currently enjoying a…

Tucson Gem Show 2010

The Tucson Gem Shows are widely regarded as a reliable indicator of the strength of the colored stone industry. In all the years that this author has attended, I cannot recall another year where so…

Copyright is Not a Right to Copy

An honest, upscale jeweler sends his appraiser friend the most recent password for accessing the GemGuide online. Not a big deal he thinks, as he has experienced numerous occasions with customers having copies of price…