Lectures

A discussion of the important ruby and sapphire deposits in Madagascar, along with the most important identifying features.

A look at sapphire around the world, from the jungles of Sri Lanka and Myanmar, to the lofty heights of Kashmir.

A lecture on the trading and grading of ruby and sapphire, with an emphasis on the fine points of what collectors should look for.

A lecture on the trading and grading of ruby and sapphire, with an emphasis on the fine points of what collectors should look for.

A lecture on the trading and grading of ruby and sapphire, with an emphasis on the fine points of what collectors should look for.

Ten lessons on gemology and life.

A lecture on the trading and grading of ruby and sapphire, with an emphasis on the fine points of what collectors should look for.

As with any field, gemology is littered with dogma. In this presentation, Richard Hughes slays more than a few of these sacred gemological cows.

A lecture on the trading and grading of ruby and sapphire, with an emphasis on the fine points of what collectors should look for.

The lovely padparadscha sapphire is a blend of lotus flower and sunset. Richard Hughes discusses the origin of the term and the difficulty in its definition.

A lecture on the trading and grading of ruby and sapphire, with an emphasis on the fine points of what collectors should look for.

As with any field, gemology is littered with dogma. In this presentation, Richard Hughes slays more than a few of these sacred gemological cows.

Ten lessons on gemology and life.

As with any field, gemology is littered with dogma. In this presentation, Richard Hughes slays more than a few of these sacred gemological cows.

As with any field, gemology is littered with dogma. In Part 2, Richard Hughes to slay sacred gemological cows.