Month: October 2021

The AGS Young Titleholders Presen American Gem society Webinar Journey of a Gem Hunter with Lauriane Lognay, Rippana
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Knowing and recognizing synthetics September 17, 2021 By Lauriane Lognay This is part one of a two-part series
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New horizons: How fresh discoveries push the gemstone industry forward By Lauriane Lognay All photos courtesy Rippana Inc.
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Aquaprase: A fresh start By Lauriane Lognay   Photo courtesy Pamela Huizenga Aquaprase does not require any treatments,
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A CONVERSATION WITH GEMMOLOGIST LAURIANE LOGNAY AT RIPPANA GEMS A Gemmologist with a Love for Lapidary Art and
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Inclusions: Are they friend or foe? By Lauriane Lognay A 5.26-carat Russian demantoid garnet with horsetail inclusion. Photos
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Gem watch: Are spinels the next ‘big thing?’ By Lauriane Lognay There’s no doubt, spinels, a gem often
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The gem of our generation: Celebrating tanzanite’s 50 years of beauty By Lauriane Lognay Tanzanite is a blue/purple
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Beyond the big four: Finding natural gemstone alternatives By Lauriane Lognay Whether you have 10 years of experience
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The Wonders of Canada By Lauriane Lognay As consumers and designers alike continue to prioritize the ethical mining
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