Although there are numerous textbooks on gemmology, mineralogy, minerals, origin, sources, locations, gem species (organic and inorganic), synthetic and treated gem materials, following are the author’s personal favourites in understanding the core principles and which have served as ‘more often used’ references during routine gem identification at the laboratory and for various publications. Read more…

Collection of information and resources from various gemmological and trade associations which has helped….and is helping the author to develop his understanding in gemmological world and the gem trade. Read more...

An individual cannot grow without a support from the people around him and the same applies to me. As an author and a professional gemmologist, there have been a lot of people around me, which helped me to gain the learning and experience, to develop writing skills and to grow into a more proficient gemmologist. Read more…