Lenny Cram's Opal Mine — Fun Down Under
The believe-it-or-not story of Australia's Lenny Cram and his opal mine in a mason jar.
Articles
Burma's Jade Mines — An Annotated Occidental History
The history of Burma's jade mines, as seen through Western eyes, from the earliest accounts through World War II.
Jade in Upper Burma — Heaven and Hell
An account of the authors' 1997 visit to Burma's jade mines.
Burma’s Jade Mines — Tracing the Green Line
In 1996, several gemologists set off for Burma's remote jade mines, the first visit by foreigners since the early 1960's. This is the story of their epic journey.
Pigeon's Blood — Pilgrimage to Mogok – Valley of Rubies
The author makes his first pilgrimage to Burma's Mogok Stone Tract.
Burmese Sapphire Giants
A brief history of Burmese (Myanmar) sapphires, along with details of some of the major pieces of yore.
Brilliance, Windows, and Extinction in Gemstones
A discussion of brilliance, windows and extinction as they relate to the face-up appearance of colored gemstones. Diagrams demonstrate that extinction is largely a function of cut.
Auctions & Press • Lotus Gemology in the News
Lotus Gemology has been featured alongside many important gems and pieces of jewelry at auction and by jewelers.