Original Message: Some interesting things to read and look at |
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just did a Google search on the terms "gemological institute turquoise identification," and trawled up these interesting items: The Image search, with all sorts of intriguing links to follow: https://www.google.com/search?q=gemological+institute+turquoise+identification&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=xTJRVN3bI5axogS03YC4BQ&ved=0CEcQsAQ GIA report on untreated turquoise with human fingerprints: http://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/FA13-LN-fingerprint-pattern-turquoise A flyover of common gem treatments - includes some interesting coral photos as well http://www.gia.edu/gem-treatment All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users |
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