The Latest Lectures from Lotus Gemology
The Latest Lectures from Lotus Gemology
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.
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 Part 2, Richard Hughes to slay sacred gemological cows.
Myamar's Mogok Stone Tract is one of the most storied gem localities on the planet. Richard Hughes details the history and mystery of this magical valley.
A discussion of the important ruby and sapphire deposits in Madagascar, along with the most important identifying features.
An exploration of the psychology of the color red, and its relationship to ruby.
A description of the inclusions found in ruby around the world, including Myanmar, Thailand/Cambodia, Vietnam, Tajikistan, Madagascar and Mozambique.
A look at the important sapphire producing localities in Madagascar, along with the key gemological features that can help separate them from other sapphire sources.
Richard Hughes examines the historical sources of jade, along with the remarkable renaissance in Chinese jade carving that has occured since the 1990s.
An exploration of the psychology of the color red, and its relationship to ruby.
Richard Hughes examines the historical sources of jade, along with the remarkable renaissance in Chinese jade carving that has occured since the 1990s.
A lecture on the trading and grading of ruby and sapphire, with an emphasis on the fine points of what collectors should look for.