Wallace Chan: Becoming The Gemstone

A must watch.

Useful link:
http://www.nytimes.com/video/fashion/100000004076824/wallace-chan-becoming-the-gemstone.html

Sarah Oros

Get to know Sarah Oros.

Useful links:
http://www.palagems.com/fotogfocus_oros.htm
http://www.museumoftheearth.org/events.php?page=atthemuseum/sarahoros

A Private Passion Carved In Stone

Get to know Erica/Harold Van Pelt.

Useful link:
http://www.hmns.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=481&Itemid=502

Perot Museum Of Nature And Science

A must visit. http://www.perotmuseum.org

Color Of The Year For 2013

Pantone's viewpoint.

Useful link:
https://www.pantone.com/pages/MYP_mypantone/mypInfo.aspx?ca=75&pg=21056

Sinkankas Symposium 2011

The best gem mineral symposium. http://www.sinkankassymposium.net

Mont Blanc Crystal Treasures

Take a look at this years show. http://www.mineralientage.de

Random Thoughts

A lot of investors and clients who enjoy jewelry have started purchasing important diamonds and gems as a hedge against what's going on in the stock market, against what's going on with currencies. A lot of people are putting their money into a gem, and then there's the appreciation of the gem and the appreciation of the currency that they buy in.

- Rahul Kadakia
http://www.christies.com

Maybe.

Masterpiece Fair 2010

A unique showcase of some of the most desirable objects on earth: traditional and modern, old and new, from the finest of fine and decorative art to the best of wines, classic cars, jewellery and contemporary design. Don't miss to view the one-of-a-kind Argyle pink diamond tiara, displayed by jeweler Asprey, featuring 178 Argyle pink diamonds, the most beautiful and the rarest diamonds in the world. www.masterpiecefair.com

Micro World Of Gems

Check out John Koivula's improved website www.microworldofgems.com

Lawrence Stoller

Take a look at Stoller's gemstone artistry @ www.crystalworks.com

Gemstone Creative

Gemstone Creative is the brainchild of Mark Hirschel/Sarah Stultman who have assembled talent in the fields of mosaic art and jewelry setting to be able to bring this unique concept to the marketplace. Interesting collectors pieces.

Useful links:
www.gemstonecreative.com
www.londonartfair.co.uk

Radioactive Natural Stones

Dr. Jun Kawano's viewpoints on the radioactive status of natural stones + the detection methodology was educational and insightful. If you are doubtful regarding gemstone treatments have it checked by a reputed gem testing.

Useful link:
www.gaaj-zenhokyo.co.jp

Mineralientage München 2009

Check out the spectacular Munich Mineral Show 2009 for minerals, fossils, precious stones and jewelry + a special exhibit titled India’s Hidden Natural Treasures. Don't miss.

Useful link:
www.mineralientage.de

Moon Rock Imitation

A treasured piece at the Dutch national museum, a supposed moon rock from the first manned lunar landing has been identified by the experts as petrified wood. What a story! How could this have happened?

It's a good story, with some questions that are still unanswered. We can laugh about it.
- Xandra van Gelder, Rijksmuseum

Useful links:
www.rijksmuseum.nl
www.nasa.gov

Antiques Roadshow

The Antiques Roadshow isn't just about antiques - it's history, beauty and drama all wrapped up in one. Be on a show. It's an immersive experience.

Virgin Mary Image In Quartz

We believe this to be a miracle from God. The gemstone has a very strong, positive energy which can be easily felt by holding or even touching the stone.
- Rev. Dr. Douglas Van Dyke, D.D

It was a very unusual gem material indeed, but it was unnecessary for Rev Douglas Van Dyke to make god-like statements. Make your own judgment. Check out the link http://www.image2.com/Site_2/Welcome.html

The Black Stone Of Kaaba

According to Grant Pearson (Australia), meteoritic materials have been of interest since antiquity for ornamentation or amulets, or as objects of fear, curiosity, worship or veneration. For example, the black stone of Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia to which pilgrims have long paid homage is thought to be meteoritic with its ancient mystical allusions probably arising from its having fallen from the heavens. For a different viewpoint, check out the link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaaba

Rocks And Minerals

Rocks and minerals – up close and personal
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2009/apr/08/geology?picture=345700272

Useful link:
www.earth.uk.net

Stunningly beautiful, really.

Jimmy Choo

Sandals = Gemstones Shoes inspired by jewelry
www.jimmychoo.com/pws/ProductDetails.ice?ProductID=80048&fromPage=collection

Useful link:
www.jimmychoo.com

Matching/stunning, but are the shoes functional?