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Chatham lab created emeralds vs natural
Recently a client contact me about buying an emerald. He wasn’t particular about whether it was a lab created emerald or a natural emerald. He had a budget of $10,000 in the event we found a really nice natural emerald. … Continue reading
Fine Pakistani Peridot
Fine quality peridot from Pakistan like these are still availble Continue reading
Madagascar: A gemologist’s journey (Morondava)
On Monday, June 9, 2014 we left Ifaty and took our clown bus back to Tulear where we boarded an Air Madagascar flight to Morondava. Morondava is further north on the west coast of Madagascar. It was a long busy … Continue reading
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Tagged avenue of the baobabs, baobab, endemic, madagascar, morondava, trees
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Madagascar: A gemologist’s journey (Ambolimalika)
The next morning we drove to a small fishing village for the day. It was stunningly beautiful. We could swim, take a boat ride, snorkel, relax on the beach and read a book or take a walk among other things. … Continue reading
Madagascar: A gemologist’s journey (Ifaty)
Our visit to the Ilakaka alluvial sapphire deposit marked the end of the work portion of our trip. Now it’s time for few days of rest and relaxation. Since we were parting with our drivers for a few days while … Continue reading
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Tagged channel, ifaty, madagascar, mozambique, nautillus resort, strait
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Madagascar: A gemologist’s journey (Ilakaka Sapphire Deposit)
Ilakaka was probably the most exciting mining stop for me on the entire trip. As a Gemologist, I learned about this discovery, saw pictures and videos of it in my studies, but never imagined I would ever go there. This … Continue reading
Madagascar: A gemologist’s journey (Isalo National Park Evening)
Our afternoon in Isalo National Park was just as beautiful as the morning. After a delicious lunch and entertainment by four friendly ring-tailed lemurs, we’re off again on one last adventure to a tropical waterfall. The scene was just too … Continue reading
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Tagged Federico Pezzotta, gems, Isalo, Isalo National Park, madagascar, minerals, National park, tourmaline
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