Scratches From the Master Lap
This was written for the Lynchburg Gem and Mineral Society. It contains a wealth of information about faceting and especially the Graves faceting…
Faceting Machine Survey
Recently, a survey was taken to see what kind of Facet Machines are being used by members of the Faceter’s Digest . 246 people had responded to the…
A Novices View of Learning How to Facet
Gemstones fascinate. Everyone loves them, but few can craft them. Knowing tips and the equipment can help novices learn how to facet easier.
Interviews
The transcription of the interview of International Gem Society IGS with C.D. Parsons of Santa Paula, Calif. and Gerald Wykoff GG, CSM.
Jewelry Design
Jewelry, is composed of precious metals and rare gems. Even in jewelry made for every day use, the components can quickly run into some serious money.…
Synthetic Gemstone Inclusions
Identifying lab-created gems is a critical skill for gemologists. Learn how to spot the most common synthetic gemstone inclusions.
Conflicting Gemology Terms and Definitions
No one to date has a total inventory, or a complete database, of gems and all their properties. Gemologists need to be cautious about relying on any…
Tucson 2002
This year we asked our members for their impressions of the Tucson show. Here are their impressions. A little insight on the Tucson 2002 extravaganza.…
A View From Africa
In South Africa, illegal mining is being put to an end with the compromise between government and big businesses.
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