The twentieth issue of Gemmology Today is now available. Packed full of interesting and diverse articles, it is accessible online and is free of charge. Designed for jewelers, gemologists, and students who are looking for something a little different!
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Articles in this Issue!
WOMEN IN GEMMOLOGY – Meet Wilma van der Giessen and discover her passion for gemmology, teaching, and gemstone/inclusion photography.
GEMMOLOGY TODAY CONTEST 20 – In this quiz, we ask the question ‘Who am I?’. We provide the clues as to the identity of a gemstone and it is up to you to figure it out what it is!
TOUCHING HISTORY – In ‘The History of Pearl Cultivation’, Geoff Dominy looks back and asks the question, who is Mikimoto?
OUT IN THE FIELD – In ‘The Other Gems of Sri Lanka’, Gemstone Detective Kim Rix looks at Sri Lanka, an island paradise with a rich gemological connection.
World Gem Foundation Workshops & Courses
ALL ABOUT SCIENCE – In ‘Leonardo da Vinci, Dario Marchiori looks at a true visionary and his connection with gemstones and gemmology.
Tino Hammid Memorial Gemmological Scholarship
GRADE SCHOOL – In ‘Speaking the Same Language – Part Three’, Geoff Dominy continues to look at the different diamond grading systems including HRD, IGI, and EGL.
LITERARY SPEAKING – Tortoiseshell. Richard W. Wise looks at the latest gemological offering by Maggie Campbell Pedersen.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE – In ‘The Magic of Light and Shadows’, Nina Zolotukhina looks at the refractometer, what is it, why it is so important in gemmology, and why you should always have one by your side.
THE SPICE OF LIFE – In ‘Hidden Delights’, Leone Langeslag looks at Demantoid Garnet, a green variety of garnet that is noted for its unusual inclusions!
Meet the Team
Academy Directory & Contact Information
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