Fluxed Up — The Fracture Healing of Ruby
A discussion of the flux-healing treatment of rubies. This article was given the Richard T. Liddicoat Journalism Award by the American Gem Society in 2005.
Articles
Ruby, Pink Sapphire & Padparadscha — Walking the Line
An examination of the problem of separating pink sapphire and padparadscha from ruby.
Ruby Connoisseurship — Seeing Red
A loving look at ruby – the gem of passion – from the standpoint of the connoisseur.
Sapphire Connoisseurship — Judging Sapphire — Passion Fruit
Sapphire is one of the classic gems. In this article, Lotus Gemology's resident connoisseur casts a discerning eye at the factors that contribute to quality in this legendary precious stone.
From Russia with Jade — Russian Fei Cui Deposits
Jadeite jade is a stone intimately associated with Burma (Myanmar). But there are deposits in other countries. This article details Russia's jadeite deposits in the Polar Urals and Khakassia.
Burmese Jade — The Inscrutable Gem
Myanmar's jadeite mines occupy a privileged place, representing the planet's principal source of fine jadeite jade. This article covers the deposits themselves, along with the cutting, grading and trading of jadeite.
Lenny Cram's Opal Mine — Fun Down Under
The believe-it-or-not story of Australia's Lenny Cram and his opal mine in a mason jar.
Burma's Jade Mines — An Annotated Occidental History
The history of Burma's jade mines, as seen through Western eyes, from the earliest accounts through World War II.
Jade in Upper Burma — Heaven and Hell
An account of the authors' 1997 visit to Burma's jade mines.
Burma’s Jade Mines — Tracing the Green Line
In 1996, several gemologists set off for Burma's remote jade mines, the first visit by foreigners since the early 1960's. This is the story of their epic journey.