We operate an XRF analysis lab for all of your mining, assay, environmental, radiological, precious metal, jewelry, manufacturing and other testing needs. We regularly buy, sell, and consign mining equipment specialize in everything from mineral exploration, land surveying, claimstaking, mining/extra...
Soon after she arrived, the state government put forward a proposal to limit small-scale mining claim tenures to 15 years to crack down on people living on claims without mining them. It was a nightmare for Ms Betteridge, who wanted certainty for her young family. Read more Australia/New C...
Introduced at Baselworld 2017, Gübelin’s “Emerald Paternity Test” involves applying DNA-based nanoparticles directly onto rough emerald crystals at mining sites.Nanotechnology deals with particles less than 100 nanometers large. The particles aren't visible to the naked eye or even under an ...
Royal Blue Turquoise Mine. The Royal Blue Turquoise Mine was owned and operated for number of years by the Tiffany Company at which it was calle Royal Blue or TonopahBlue Gem Turquoise. The Royal Blue claims produced some of the most beautiful turquoise to ever hit the market. Tiffany was ...
The company claims that its diamonds are ethically and sustainably produced. Therefore, it offers a more environmentally friendly alternative to mined diamonds. Muzo: This company sources emeralds from its own mine in Colombia and offers different jewelry featuring these high-quality gemstones. It ...
Where small miners were once spread across the Tract, consolidation of claims in the hands of larger companies has forced many locals out. There is little question that this is due, in part, to the disastrous U.S.-led Myanmar embargo against ruby and jade. Within the shadow of darkness, ...
For over a year you have repeatedly published your claims that tourmaline, topaz and tsavorite are being diffusion treated with little backup up of those claims other than your “long simmering suspicions” and the unsupported evidence of one man while many experts in the gemological community have...
Many dealers make false claims. What do you expect from stones for a few dollars per carat? View your gem portfolio as a long-term hedge. Allow time to liquidate. Gems are similar to real estate, rather than precious metals. Proper portfolio planning can alleviate this potential problem. ...
Interestingly, the Maharaja of Patiala also claims ownership of the Sancy. AUCTION NEWS JCK Article, January, 1997 "Jewelers' Circular Keystone" published an article, "Auction Houses vs. Luxury Retailers; Myth vs. Reality". Retailers allege auction houses sell treated gems without proper disclosure...
Richard W. Hughes (clean, center) claims to be the author of Ruby & Sapphire and a bunch of other crap he says will be important when "they finally get it." So sweet. A committed conspiracy theorist, Richard believes that life is a plot, designed to trick us into believing we are no...