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Garnet History and Lore
Thousands of years ago, red garnet necklaces adorned the necks of Egypt’s pharaohs, and were entombed with their mummified corpses as prized possessions for the afterlife.
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Arizona Road Trips: Wild West Gem and Mineral Localities
Sharon Bohannon, November 18, 2019
Arizona’s scenic desert and mountain landscape is the perfect backdrop for a modern Wild West road trip in search of gem and mineral treasures.
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Jewels of Hollywood: Accessories and Jewellery that Made the Stars Shine
Amanda J. Luke, July 19, 2019
“Jewels of Hollywood”, on loan from the Kazanjian Foundation, showcases some of the jewellery and accessories associated with Hollywood royalty.
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The Red Hot Gems of Summer
Sharon Bohannon, August 21, 2017
These red, pink and orange hued gems evoke passion and excitement – and are sure-fire accessories for sultry summer days.
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An Early Byzantine Engraved Almandine from the Garibpet Deposit, Telangana State, India: Evidence for Garnet Trade Along the Ancient Maritime Silk Road
H. Albert Gilg, Karl Schmetzer, and Ulrich Schüssler, August 6, 2018
Analyses the chemical composition and inclusion characteristics of this ancient artefact.
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Researcher and Educator Uses Gems to Explore Ancient Civilisations
Jaime Kautsky, November 23, 2016
Çiğdem Lüle uses her expertise to teach about the gem market and develop the multidisciplinary research subject of archaeo-gemmology.
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Jewellery that Speaks the Language of Flowers
, October 2, 2015
A flower is one of nature’s most delicate delights, so it’s natural that jewellery designers have long found inspiration in them, seeking to capture their fleeting beauty in jewellery.
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Abstracts; Summer 2009
Brendan M. Laurs, Thomas W. Overton
This article, from the Summer 2009 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemmology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemmology.
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A Survey of the Gemstone Resources of China
Peter C. Keller and Wang Fuquan, March 1, 1986
China has identified many deposits with significant potential to produce gemstones; various species are discussed.
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Bohemian Garnet – Today
Jochen Schlüter and Wolfgang Weitschat, September 1, 1991
Red garnets have been mined in the Bohemian Hills of Czechoslovakia since the 16th century.
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