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Ganoksin maintains a substantial library of articles, publications, reports, and technical data on gem and jewelry related topics; many of which were authored by some of the most esteemed writers within their respective fields. In addition, this site contains a sizable collection of art and jewelry galleries, for both the casual visitor and the professional.

Ganoksin also provide members blogs and forums for the exchange of information and opinion; with contributors from all over the world speaking from a wide range of technical and aesthetic experiences, covering a full range of topics of interest to the jeweler and the gemologist.
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Featured Articles

From Design to the Finished Pieces; Palladium and Pearl Earrings - By Mark B. Mann

These 950 Palladium earrings were designed by Tom McLaughlin of Lennons Jewelers, Syracuse, NY. The top portion of the design is bead set with small round brilliant diamonds on one side. When worn, the bottom portion swivels and is bead set with small round brilliant diamonds on both sides. The two...

Tags: | Palladium Fabrication |

Quartz: Amethyst, Citrine, Chalcedonies, Agates, Chrysoprase and Bloodstone - By Sondra Francis

Quartz is generally divided into two groups: the transparent crystalline varieties and the translucent to opaque chalcedonies that are microcrystalline forms of quartz. There are many different varieties in these two types but they have one thing in common: they are low in cost. Some are downright...

Tags: | Handbook for the Gem Buyer | Gemstones Information |

Large Mosaic Enamels - By Jean Foster Jenkins

An enamel of any size can be produced by working sectionally. I cut copper sheet into irregular shapes to enhance and strengthen a design and to give the illusion of a large single piece. The pieces are mounted on a single sheet of 3/4" marine plywood. This method requires a worktable large enough...

Tags: | Enameling |

Alberto Zorzi - From Strict To Amorphous - By Dr. Christianne Weber-Stober

People who think exclusively of geometric forms when they hear the name Alberto Zorzi only know half the story. His jewelry combines avant garde design with traditional goldsmith techniques. Born in Santa Giustina in Colle in the Province of Padua in 1958, Alberto Zorzi now lives in Loreggia, close...

Tags: | Behind The Design |

Superb Mographs About Three Contemporary Metalsmiths - By Toni Greenbaum

Superb mographs about three contemporary metalsmiths have recently become available: Ah Xian -- a Chinese sculptor who uses time-honored practices from the land of his birth, such as pierced and/or painted and glazed porcelain, carved lacquer, jade inlay and, especially, cloisonne enamel, to create...

Tags: | Book reviews |



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Member's Galleries


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The Gallery section features a collection of representative works in a variety of media by Ganoksin members

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Recycled Jewelry Workshop with Simply Jess
Posted: 02/08/2010

  Necklace made of discarded metal + plastic bangle bracelets + lobster catch (Collaboration H. Skowood Jewelry + Simply Jess Jewelry)    Necklace made of plastic “J” charm, beads, metal heart charm + chain from discarded jewelry (Collaboration H. Skowood Jewelry + Simply Jess Jewelry) Discarded jewelry to make heart charm bracelet (below) (Collaboration H. Skowood Jewelry + Simply Jess [...]

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Collector Day Features "The Will Larson Collection"
Posted: 02/08/2010

The show at the Westward Look has become an annual pilgrimage for me and my friends Margo (in turquoise - Gemologist) and Roni (Geologist, GG and Co-Founder of the Jeweler’s Ethics Assoc). Here the girls are schmoozing with Gail Spann - who refers to us as the Three Muskateers. Jim and Gail Spann [...]

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Super Bowl Challenge 2010 - Forfeiting the Game
Posted: 02/08/2010

I was all set to work on my bowl this morning when over our coffee I was told “Take A Day OFF!! I goofed off a bit of the morning but at around noon I went back to the copper and stakes but holding the copper with my right hand (with the hurt thumb) was hard. [...]

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Box
Box V

luis moreno demonstrates how to fabricate a box

By: luis_f_moreno

Tages:
|silversmith |skill |artisan |silver |craft |handmade |jewelry |art |
Spring
Spring Ring

luis moreno demonstrates how to fabricate a spring ring...,http://www.google.com/profiles/luis.f.moreno.silversmith

By: luis_f_moreno

Tages:
|silver |spring |ring |clasp |
Fiilgree
Fiilgree...

demonstration of soldering filigree using a solder pick. 3d filigree-by jeanne rhodes-moen, author of silver threads,...

By: jeannius

Tages:
|filigree |soldering |solder |pick |



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