Showing posts with label Lotus Gemology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lotus Gemology. Show all posts
Friday, August 30, 2024

Broken Bangle: The Blunder-Besmirched History Of Jade Nomenclature

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The book is limited to 600 copies and can be purchased on Lotus Gemology website. Useful link: https://www.lotusgemology.com/other-articles/...
Monday, August 21, 2023

Guest In Garnet

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Many thanks to Lotus Gemology and Gems & Gemology for sharing a beautiful garnet inclusion.  Useful link: https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemol...
Friday, June 09, 2023

Apatite In Hackmanite

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Many thanks to E. Billie Hughes of Lotus Gemology and Gems & Gemology for sharing an insightful report on Hackmanite. Useful link: https...
Tuesday, November 02, 2021

Identifying Gemstone Inclusions At First Sight

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E. Billie Hughes was spot on. When you sit in front of the microscope to view the known unknown and unknown unknown gem inclusions the chall...
Sunday, September 05, 2021

Jade: A Gemologist's Guide

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History. Sources. Identification. Appraisal. Treatments. A must-have book for all collectors, dealers, gemologists, appraisers, curators and...
Sunday, April 11, 2021

Oiled Tanzanite

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Any gems with surface-reaching fissures can be oiled. The purpose is to improve clarity. Consumers and gem dealers beware. Useful link:  htt...
Sunday, January 31, 2021

Oiled Spinel

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Oiling can have a significant impact on the clarity of a gemstone. Having lived in Southeast Asia for over two decades, I have seen it all. ...
Monday, October 05, 2020

Staurolite In Ruby

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This is the first recorded observation of staurolite as an inclusion in corundum. Take a look. Useful links:   https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemo...
Sunday, September 20, 2020

FTIR In Gem Testing

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For practising gemologists only. Many thanks to Richard Hughes and Wimon Manorotkul for sharing an insightful article. Analytical instrument...
Saturday, September 19, 2020

Gem Testing Labs And Tips On Choosing A Good Gem Testing Lab

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The gemologists at Lotus Gemology has provided proper guidelines to help customers make the best decisions when choosing a good gem testin...
Sunday, August 23, 2020

Inside Out

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Gemology through Lotus Colored Glasses. Get to know E. Billie Hughes, Richard. W. Hughes, and Wimon Manorotkul. Useful link: https://www.lot...
Thursday, September 05, 2019

Tips On Choosing A Colored Gem Testing Lab

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Good advice. Useful link: https://lotusgemology.com/index.php/library/articles/452-gem-testing-labs-tips-on-choosing-a-gem-testing-lab...

Inside Out: GEM•ology Through Lotus-Colored Glasses

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Must read. Useful link: https://lotusgemology.com
Friday, February 22, 2019

This Database Of Gemstone Inclusions Is Now Open To All

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Many thanks to Lotus Gemology. Useful link: https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/grading/7451-this-database-of-gemstone-inclusio...
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Colored Stone Grading

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One must view the whole, not just the parts. It is a fascinating exercise. Useful link: http://lotusgemology.com/index.php/library/articl...
Saturday, June 24, 2017

A History Of Chanthaburi

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Insightful piece by Richard Hughes. Useful link: http://www.lotusgemology.com/index.php/library/articles/276-moontown-a-history-of-chanth...
Saturday, June 03, 2017

Ownership Of Words

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An essay on Padparadscha by Richard Hughes. Useful link: http://lotusgemology.com/index.php/library/articles/132-ownership-of-words-an-es...
Friday, November 25, 2016

Ruby & Sapphire: A Gemologist's Guide

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A must read.  http://lotusgemology.com
Sunday, February 14, 2016

Gem Inclusion Search Engine

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A must visit. Useful link: http://lotusgemology.com/index.php/library/inclusion-gallery
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

New Rubies From Madagascar

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Get to know Richard Hughes. Useful link: http://lotusgemology.com/index.php/library/articles/322-blood-red-rubies-from-madagascar-lotus-g...