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Leperflesh posted:So uhhh, Gemworld. ... And they're, based on the above page, full on gold fringe freeman on the land lunatics. There are a lot of stone & gem guys that work solo & live in echo chambers. They wind up with some pretty strange ideas. I'll send you a PM with a link. 
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Staryberry posted:My sister and I were gifted matching necklaces made out of stones from this bracelet. I was hoping to bring my sister’s necklace to a jeweler and have it replicated. I don’t think this is the type of work my local jeweler would handle. I live in the Los Angeles area, so I could drive to the jewelry district there, but I’m overwhelmed by the number of stores and I’m unsure how to find someone who will do I good job. Any advice? This sounds like it wouldn't be too difficult. If you send me a photo I'll refer you to someone in LA that has the capability.
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Staryberry posted:
Just sent a PM with info on a friend in your area.
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Scarodactyl posted:Is anyone else at the Tucson gem shows? It might be fun to do another meetup if so. Had to skip it this year, sadly.
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Seluin posted:I was looking for gems (particularly weird rare poo poo) and facet rough. It's an overwhelming experience. And you never know what you'll find being sold out of a duffelbag by some random guy sitting on a sidewalk.
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Seluin posted:Tucson acquisitions! Excellent cobalt spinel samples. That material is hard to find. That's a very unique rhodochrosite cab, too.
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Scarodactyl posted:https://www.gia.edu/limited-time-offer-enroll-GIA-essentials-elearning-courses-no-charge These are great programs for anyone with an interest in jewelry, diamonds, and gems. Great introduction to the theory of what makes jewels tick.
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Seluin posted:Dumb question. But how do folks clean their gems before photography? My methods still have them pretty gross. I dip in alcohol, dry gently with a lint-free cotton cloth, and then blast the stone with canned air. But that last step can go really wrong so be careful. There's an art to the "clean a stone inside a cloth" technique. It's like polishing a pair of glasses, but you use both hands with the stone balanced between them. number 1 snake fan posted:I live in Michigan, does anyone know of good programs i might be able to take part in? Which part of Michigan?
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