Pakistan’s Gems, Mines and Markets An Overview by Jeffery Bergman, SGC SSEF The magnificent ‘King of Kashmir’ aquamarine cluster in situ on meta-granite with quartz

Chromium Surface Diffusion Treated “Ruby” By: Jeffery Bergman – ASG SGC of EighthDimensionGems Photos by Ayub Muhammad of Pretty Little Gem July 20, 2023 –

Crimson Prince Ruby from Namya Mogok, Myanmar is considered the source of the finest rubies on Earth. In 2000, an exciting new ruby discovery was

Emerald Enhancements: A Consumer and Trade Guide Regardless of origin, perhaps 99% of all cut emeralds are sold with some sort of enhancement for clarity. Since emeralds freshly

Trapiche: The Rising Star : by Jeffery Bergman Humans are fascinated with geometry and historically the hexagon is the most iconic of popular geometric shapes.

Ethiopian Opals: Facts, Fears and Fairytales Introduction Legend has it that Ethiopia’s Queen Sheba adorned herself with precious opal when she visited King Solomon in

Origin Opinions – When Gem Labs Agree To Disagree Homo Sapiens are obsessed with origins. When we meet people for the first time, we want