Close-up of vibrant pink and orange mineral formations.

Photomicrography: Images from Within

"I have a new image for you which I hope you'll enjoy," says Sammantha Maclachlan.  Yes, it's another stunner! This time, we have a series of...
Glowing green abstract shape resembling a four-leaf clover in darkness.

Photomicrography: Images from Within

Photomicrography: Images from Within Images by Sammantha Maclachlan Sammantha Maclachlan FGA DGA FIRV MJVA AJP PJDIP CPAA - JVA Registered ValuerÂ®ï¸ Winner of the Gordon Ness trophy...
Colorful abstract art with text about the Orion technology innovation engine.

Hyperion, the Inclusion Search Engine… Provided by Lotus Gemology

The Hyperion image database is a searchable inclusion library, offering nearly 1,800 photomicrographs from the Lotus Gemology laboratory in Bangkok, indexed by gem type,...
Close-up of water droplets on a glass surface with a green blurred background.

Photomicrography: Images from Within

Images by Sammantha Maclachlan – There are some extremely talented photographers out there, and we are so pleased to show you another of Sammantha Maclachlan's images...
Close-up of a vibrant red gemstone with intricate facets.

Into the Stone: Photomicrography from E. Billie Hughes

E. Billie Hughes, FGA, is a co-founder of Bangkok-based Lotus Gemology, a respected gemological laboratory and educational resource. A graduate of UCLA, and a Fellow...

Photomicrography: Images from Within

Images by Sammantha Maclachlan Once again, Sammantha has sent us another amazing photomicrograph, this time, bundles of rutile needles in a rock crystal quartz cabochon...

Photomicrography: Images from Within

Images by Sammantha Maclachlan - We are playing catch-up this week with Sammantha after Tucson. There are THREE wonderful images that we are posting...

AGTA’s Tucson INSPIRE Seminars and Demonstrations: Plan Ahead

It"'s January, and that means we"'re all planning our daily schedules for the upcoming days in Tucson, Arizona, at the gems and minerals shows....

AGTA’s INSPIRE Seminar Series, including Gem Cutting & Jewelers Bench Demonstrations

AGTA's INSPIRE Seminar Series, including Gem Cutting & Jewelers Bench Demonstrations The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has announced the2025 AGTA GemFair TucsonINSPIRE Seminar Series. Seminar...

Fall 2024 G&G Available Now: GIA’s Gems & Gemology

Once again, GIA's Gems & Gemology(Fall issue 2024) gives us more information than we can absorb in one sitting. Read ThisAnd because we are in...

In Time for the Holidays: Gemmy Advent Calendar, Antique & Estate Card Games, Bejeweled...

In Time for the Holidays: Gemmy Advent Calendar, Antique & Estate Card Games, Bejeweled Jigsaw Puzzle, & Photomicrographs Calendar Gemstone Photomicrography Calendar (US & CA) Melissa...

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts: Exhibition in Singapore – “Ruby, Discover the Gemstones”

L"'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts: Exhibition in Singapore - "Ruby, Discover the Gemstones" Les Jardins SecretsbyVan Cleef & Arpels - a Boutique and Museum in...