Richard Hughes Joins GemsTV

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Sep 9, 2008

GemsTV Holdings Ltd. has appointed Richard W. Hughes as senior vice president of Gemstone Marketing.

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Untitled Page - A Question of Color

“Mere colour, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” — Oscar Wilde The first impression one gains upon seeing a gemstone comes from either its color or lack of color, and its transparency.

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GemClear finds non-compliant blue topaz in U.S.

News  |  www.nationaljewelernetwork.com | Oct 23, 2008

National Jeweler Network - NationalJewelerNetwork.com keeps industry professionals up-to-date on current affairs and trends affecting the jewelry trade.

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Gemology, Mineral and Jewelry Links

American Gem Trade Association Gemological Testing Center – The foremost colored gem testing lab in America and home to Ruby-Sapphire.com's Richard W. Hughes. Sign up for their regular gemology updates.

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American Gem Trade Association Company Info Page

Company  |  jewelersdirectory.jckonline.com | Oct 25, 2008

JCKOnline delivers the latest news on watches, diamonds, precious metals, pearls, gemstones, tradeshows, social issues, and crime and security for the jewelry industry.

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About AGTA > Gemological Testing Center

The AGTA Gemological Testing Center is the natural colored gemstone industry's premier independent laboratory providing the industry and the public with a complete range of services, including gemstone identification, origin determination and pearl identification.

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Labs and Experts Question Cause of Corundum Color Change

The American Gem Trade Association Gemological Testing Center reported seeing new treatments in sapphires (padparadscha and other colors) and some rubies coming from Thailand. It says it believes the treatment involves diffusion combined with very high heating.

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Untitled Page - World of Gems Conference Exceeds Expectations

RAPAPORT... The first World of Gems Conference, which was held in Chicago September 13-14, experienced a strong debut show, according to co-hosts Gemworld International and the AGTA Gemological Testing Center.

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Untitled Page - Hughes to Leave AGTA Gem Testing Center

RAPAPORT... Richard W. Hughes, gemological administrator for the AGTA Gemological Testing Center, will be leaving his position effective at the end of August for a new opportunity in Thailand. Hughes has been with AGTA since 2005.

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