Sharing the Fun and Folklore of Gemology
…everyone of you. My name is Douglas S. Le Grand G.G., the initials at the end of my name G.G. stand for Graduate Gemologist. This is not a degree…
…everyone of you. My name is Douglas S. Le Grand G.G., the initials at the end of my name G.G. stand for Graduate Gemologist. This is not a degree…
…quarters at night. Good luck, Douglas LeGrand, GG Tents at Tucson Electric Park, Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, 2010. Photo by Patrick Gibbons.…
It seems that every person between the ages of 8 and 18 knows the story of Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone and Frodo the hobbit and his journey…
…air contain crystals. By Douglas S. LeGrand, GG , International Gem Society 5 minutes read Sometimes, crystals can fall from the sky. This slice…
…grade a rare stone. However, the price is ultimately dictated by what you want for it and what the buyer is willing to pay. Douglas LeGrand, GG…
…accurate measurements. Douglas LeGrand, GG A Sign of Possible Oxidation on Your Refractometer Cylinder One indication of possible oxidation…
“Legrandite, Limonite,” Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mun. de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico. Photo by Géry Parent. Licensed…
…Douglas of Inspired Jewelry, for the design, and Byard Brogan, for the manufacturing. What was needed was a design that highlights the shape…
…what equipment you’ll need: Advanced Cabochon Cutting by Jack R. Cox, Star Gems by Douglas L. Hoffman, and Gem Cutting by John Sinkankas.…