Gems & Gemology Examines Ruby, Sapphire Production

(January 19, ’10, Jeff Miller)
The Winter 2009 issue of Gems & Gemology, published by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), examines the transformation of corundum sources and distribution during the past 25 years as well as the use of nanotechnology to improve fire in diamonds.
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The Diamond Process from the Mine to the Market

Learn about the diamond manufacturing process from the mine to market.
http://www.DiamondonNet.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyPR-CiabFM

How to Make Resin Gems (for Jewellery) – Part 2

The second half of my gemstone-making tutorial, showing how to put foil backings onto your gemstones. Feel free to visit my blog at: http://proplady.livejournal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkRVQG2R4k4

How to Make Resin Gems (for Jewellery) – Part 1

The title’s pretty self-explanatory. Here’s Part I of the tutorial. Feel free to visit my costume blog at: http://proplady.livejournal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pnr21sjV2g

Resin Jewellery Tutorial with John W. Golden Part 2

A how-to video for using epoxy resin, silver-plated rings and pewter pendant trays to create jewelry from reproductions of your artwork. Part 2 of 3.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_Xn-xf_GqY

Resin Jewellery Tutorial with John W. Golden Part 1

A how-to video for using epoxy resin, silver-plated rings and pewter pendant trays to create jewelry from reproductions of your artwork. Part 1 of 3.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAEKnv0OU08

How to Design & make Jewellery : Part 3 – Using Enamel When Making Jewellery

How to use enamel for making jewelry by hand; get expert tips on homemade jewelry methods and techniques in this free instructional video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWW4C96Z67I

How to Design & Make Jewellery : Part 2 – Making a Connector for a Box Bracelet

How to make a connector for a box bracelet by hand; get expert tips on designing and making your own jewelry in this free instructional video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoXmRKmXoSo

How to Design & Make Jewellery : Part 1 – Making Jump Rings for a Necklace

How to make jump rings for a silver necklace; get expert tips on designing and making your own jewelry in this free instructional video. Expert: John Mendez Bio: John Mendez has been beading.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JmDUzPL8MY

Ruby Mining in Greenland

True North Gems doing some search tests in the Aappaluttoq site in Greenland. A few years ago they discovered a 440-carat ruby crystal there, and it was cut into an impressive 302-carat carving.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Bl__Km3hY

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