AMBER HOME 'Amber, the freezing gold, that is not hot and is not cold Has caught within its dreaming arms, the insects and the flowers charms Time has kept as still as death, holding instant, every breath Now from out our fading past, a scene which can forever last' -Garry Platt-This is the home page of Garry Platt. I am an amber collector living and working in the United Kingdom. I have been inspired and intrigued by amber and its unique qualities since childhood. I have studied amber in d ...

Welcome to the World of Amber by Susie Ward Aber, Emporia State University Emporia, Kansas, USA Million years ago large stands of forests in some parts of the world began to seep globs of sticky resin! This aromatic resin oozed down the sides of trees, as well as filling internal fissures, trapping debris, such as seeds, leaves, feathers and insects. As geologic time progressed the forests were buried and the resin hardened into a soft, warm, golden gem, known as amber. Amber is the fossi ...

Amber:Arboreal Gold from "Amber: Window to the Past", Abrams/AMNH (NY), courtesy of Dr. David Grimaldi. Welcome to “Amber: Arboreal Gold”. As you can see, I really ‘dig’ amber. November of 1998, I was able to travel to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, where I retrieved a fine collection of Baltic amber and brought it home. My partner Paul Howell and I have established a website, the Amber Gallery. On this new site, you may view or purchase Baltic amber specimens. My own web page fea ...

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Home > Gemmology Gemmology What Is a Gemstone?A gemstone is a collective term for all ornamental stones that possess the following attributes: Beauty Rarity Durability Demand Tradition Portability Gemstones have three basic origins: Inorganic: minerals. Organic: formed from living organisms. Man-made: formed in a laboratory environment. WHAT IS A MINERAL ? A mineral can be defined as being of inorganic origin with a definite chemical composition, ph ...

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This exhibition appeared at the Museum November 1, 1997 – August 30, 1998. DIAMOND. The mere mention of the word fills the mind with a multitude of concepts and images. Diamond is a mineral, a natural crystalline substance, the transparent form of pure carbon. Diamond is something superb, the peerless "king of gems" that glitters, dazzles, and symbolizes purity and strength. Diamond is for engagement and the 75th wedding anniversary, for a commitment to never-ending love. Diamond is ...

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Gem Hut features a collection of natural gemstones from around the world. We will not display or sell any type of artificial, synthetic or simulated gemstone. Our goal is not only to provide gemstones for sale, but also to educate and inform the buyer. This is a gemstone gallery which can be yours. As gemstones are sold, they are replaced, and new gemstones are added frequently. If you are looking for something in particular, we take requests and do our best to provide them. We also fe ...

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Home > Buying Gemstones > Care of Gemstones Buying Coloured Gemstones Care of GemstonesAll gemstones vary considerably in hardness, toughness, cleavage, reaction to heat, light and acids. Therefore, in order to preserve the beauty and durability of any given gemstone it is important to understand these factors. In most cases, the full brilliance of a gemstone can be restored simply by using a mild detergent in warm water with a soft brush (not a toothbrush). Although m ...

Home > Gemmology > Microscopic Analysis Gemmology Microscopic AnalysisThe best way to examine a gemstone is by using a microscope. The microscope provides better magnification, illumination and mechanical stability. It consists of a set of eyepieces, viewing tube, objectives, coarse and fine adjustments, stage with built in illumination (i.e Reflected light / Darkfield illumination). It is an essential tool for the gemmologist especially in the identification of syntheti ...

Home > Buying Gemstones > Weight Estimation Formulas Buying Coloured Gemstones Weight Estimation FormulasIf you are unable to weigh the gemstone, the following formulas can be used to estimate the weight:- 1. Round faceted Stones. Diameter x Diameter x Depth x S.G x .0018 2. Oval Faceted Stones (Average out length and width to get Diameter). Diameter x Diameter x Depth x S.G x .0020 3. Emerald-Cut Faceted Stones. Length x Width x Depth x S.G x .0025 4. Rectangular- ...

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The Basics of the Four C's This page is here to help the novice as well as the more experienced person understand the importance of COLOR, CLARITY, CUTTING, and CARAT weight. I have added extra "C's" to the formula in the form of COST and CONFIDENCE. This page attempts to help with the confidence issue: Confidence in gem buying stems from two sources. The most important is that the buyer has studied his subject well enough to be secure with the basics. We believe the educated buyer is a co ...

Most of us are attracted to gemstones and are familiar with a few of the most popular and well known varieties, but there are many minerals possessing qualities that make them desirable as gemstones. Some of the lesser known stones are strikingly beautiful, relatively rare, and yet sufficiently inexpensive to make them readily accessible to a gem collector or jewelry aficionado. The list below is extensive but certainly not exhaustive; it includes familiar stones often used in jewelry and a ...

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