The Argyle Mine
This Very Light Pink beauty is an example of an extremely small portion of the output of the Argyle mine. If you follow jewelry news at all, it's likely…
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A Journal of Gemstones & Antique Jewelry
Alexandrite to Zoisite
And everything in between. Field notes, gem profiles, and a lifelong love of the stones you don’t see every day.
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GIA Educational Opportunities!
Remember when I was telling you about all of the free gemology educational opportunities to take advantage of if you found yourself with extra time during…
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JCK 2021 - Here's Who I Look Forward To Seeing Next Year
Like many of you, I recently received the email that confirmed what we were all expecting - JCK Las Vegas will not be happening this year due to COVID-19…
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Educational Opportunities During Quarantine
GIA is closed - but the website is open! Ok! Now that everyone has their jewelry clean, stored correctly and properly insured, now what? If you have ever…
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Jewelry Maintenance During Quarantine
Hi everyone! I hope this finds you and your family well and, if you are in an area (as I am, north of Seattle, Washington) that is under some form of…
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All About Spinel!
Spinel is my new favorite gemstone! I recently went to a gem show in Seattle and found some amazing grayish purplish cut stones that are so gorgeous!…
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