Red Mondays and Gemstone Jalapenos: The Synesthetic World
By 1a2b | January 20, 2012
Synesthesia is the blending or mixing of senses. A synesthete, for example, might see colors when listening to music or taste flavors when hearing a word. Dr. David Eagleman of Baylor College of Medicine explains this strange condition, and four synesthetes explain how they perceive the world.
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What is the traditional and modern gemstone and metal for a 19 year marriage?
By 1a2b | January 19, 2012
My husband wants to buy me a gemstone, either earrings or a ring or maybe a pendant for our 19th wedding anniversary on Dec 18th this year, so does anyone know what the traditional and or modern symbol is for those years. If 19 doesn’t have a gem then I’ll skip to the 20 year mark and see what that has to offer. Thanks. This is the best guy I ever had.
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By 1a2b | January 18, 2012
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What is the most appropriate way of cleaning & polishing gemstone jewelry?
By 1a2b | January 18, 2012
I have few gemstone rings and wanted to know the most appropriate way of cleaning & polishing gemstone jewelry items without spoiling or destroying the gems?
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GIA to Host Classes, Lab Services for the Tucson Shows
By 1a2b | January 18, 2012
Classes, Lab services, Exhibits, Learn from the best all around independent gem lab.
Press Release: The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will feature laboratory services, free seminars, classes and other offerings from January 30 through February 12 at the Tucson Convention Center during the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) GemFair™ and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.
Esteemed GIA researchers Dr. James Shigley and John Koivula will present free seminars on recent gemological discoveries and research, while the Institute will offer the Diamond Grading Lab Class. The GIA Alumni Association will also sponsor the annual dinner, auction and dance event, “Party at the GIA Gem Mine,” on February 3 at the Marriott University Park Hotel. More details about GIA at the 2012 Tucson shows include:
GIA Show Service Laboratory at AGTA GemFair
Show attendees will be able to take advantage of convenient access to gem identification and country-of-origin services through the Show Service Laboratory. Seasoned GIA gemologists will accept gemstones onsite at the AGTA GemFair show Monday through Friday, January 30 to February 4 from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.; and Sunday, February 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Two Free GIA Seminars
The first seminar will be presented from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on February 3 by Dr. Shigley, a GIA distinguished research fellow. Dr. Shigley will provide an overview of the latest lab developments including diamonds, colored stones and other timely topics of interest.
The second seminar will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. with Koivula, a GIA chief research gemologist. He will discuss recent inclusion discoveries, which in turn provide clues to the genesis of gem materials in their discovered state.
GIA Education
Diamond Grading Lab Class will be held January 30 to Febraruy 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through a combination of hands-on training, one-on-one coaching, and multimedia presentations, students will learn to grade diamonds using a modern gem microscope and jeweler’s loupe. Students will become proficient in GIA’s Diamond Grading System, discover time-saving shortcuts on a variety of grading factors, and learn to read a GIA Diamond Grading Report. The class includes more than 18 hours of practicing grading techniques on diamonds that were carefully selected and graded by GIA. Students must pass a two-stone practical test to complete the class.
Field Gemology
On February 4, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. students will learn how to utilize pocket-size instruments to make identifications in the field. Instruments such as a loupe, hand-held spectroscope, and dichroscope, allow gemologists to make identifications at trade shows, buyer’s offices, swap meets, garage sales, and even mines.
Identifying Ruby Treatments
Also on February 4, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., a lecture and hands-on lab course will help students learn what treatments they can identify with standard gemological equipment and how to detect their identifying characteristics. Treatments covered in this seminar include heat-treatment, glass filling, composite rubies, flux-assisted healed fractures, and beryllium diffusion.
Party at the GIA Gem Mine
The GIA Alumni Association’s annual auction, dinner and dance event is on February 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Marriott University Park Hotel. Ticket prices are $50 prior to January 20; $65 after and at the door.
GIA Museum Exhibits
GIA will showcase two exhibits at the 2012 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, February 9 to 12. One will feature the southwest-inspired jewelry of Pierre Touraine to complement this year’s show theme of “Minerals of Arizona.” The Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center, in collaboration with the Geo-Literary Society, will also highlight the work of scientist and author Dr. Kurt Nassau. Dr. Nassau grew gem crystals and wrote numerous books on crystal growth and the causes of color in gems and minerals.
GIA Special Offers on Instruments and Publications
GIA is offering a number of instruments including microscope and accessories deals that will only be available during AGTA GemFair. Several exclusive offers will be available at GIA’s booth at the AGTA GemFair for G&G subscriptions, current and back issues, G&G In Review books, a selection of various books and reference charts.
For more information about GIA in Tucson, visit http://www.gia.edu/about-gia/events-calendar/tucson/index.html
About GIA
An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.
Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit www.gia.edu.
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San Francisco Custom Jewelry Store, Union Street Goldsmith Offers to Reset Old …
By 1a2b | January 18, 2012
| Use the stones you already have and you can have new jewelry at a fraction of the cost, for new pieces. San Francisco’s Union Street Goldsmith says that with the high cost of gemstones you can repurpose your old jewelry with new designs for a lot less than just buying new. | Union Street Goldsmith in San Francisco offers to reset gemstones from old jewelry in new pieces with modern designs. Union Street Goldsmith can reset and redesign your old jewelry. The New Year is the perfect time to redesign and reset old jewelry … |  | PR Web (press release) |
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By 1a2b | January 17, 2012
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What is it called when you go to mountain and looking for gemstone?
By 1a2b | January 17, 2012
You pay before u go in the mountain and look around for gemstone. I forgot what it called. (I don’t know i explained it good for you to understand what i am talking about)
still can’t figure it out.
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any one know where I can get free magazines on gemstone and lapidary materials?
By 1a2b | January 16, 2012
My husband has just gotten into cutting Emeralds and Saphires from the rough he is looking to purchas anything that can help him with the lapidary side of the whole thing can anyone help us???
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What’s a good gemstone or crystal or rock for increasing personal energy?
By 1a2b | January 16, 2012
I constantly low on energy but I can’t drink caffeine anymore. What’s a good gemstone or crystal or rock for increasing personal energy? Subcommander Avocado thanks you.
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