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Patrick O’Shea stands in front of a staircase at the Javits Center in New York City.

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The Curious Life of Patrick O’Shea: From Ballistics Detective to Gemmologist and Jewellery Designer

January 10, 2020

Patrick O’Shea’s life’s journey led him down many career paths until they all came together as a designer who specialises in masonic jewellery.

A group of rough sapphires encircle cut sapphires.

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Montana Yogo Sapphires’ Unique Gemmology

Russell Shor, April 19, 2019

A look at the mining and distinguishing characteristics of this naturally vibrant blue sapphire.

A view from behind of a bejeweled winged insect.

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A Glittering Garden: A Menagerie of Designs from Mother Nature

Sharon Bohannon, May 18, 2018

Delightful garden creatures and flowers are favourite subjects that transform beautifully into Victorian, Art Nouveau and modern jewellery designs.

A flower is one of nature’s most delicate and beautiful creations. It’s fitting that jewelry designers have been spellbound by its charm.

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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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Over the Top at BaselWorld 2015

Russell Shor, April 17, 2015

An insider’s tour of the Basel show

"Modern" Jewellery: Retro to Abstract

Sally A. Thomas, March 1, 1987

A review of mid-20th century jewellery styles.

Abstracts; Autumn 1991

Dona M. Dirlam

This article, from the Autumn 1991 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemmology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.

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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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