[Jewelry making - Article 00097] - Re: [Orchid] Synthetic & Simulant Gem Nomenclature

[Elaine Luther]

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>     Few of the posters are Gemmologists, and it is frustration
>     correcting the ignorance the public has at my store, and it is
>     exacerbated on this forum. Short of telling someone that they don't
>     know what the hell they are talking about, which would be the
>     truth, I feel it might not be proper forum ettiquitte, I try to
>     keep on trying to educate. (from Richard Wise) 

    I share your frustration Richard. You have answered the question,
    well, accurately, and repeatedly. There is no need for anyone to
    chime in anymore! The facts are the facts and they have been stated. 

Elaine

Elaine Luther
Metalsmith, Certified PMC Instructor
http://www.CreativeTextureTools.com (TM)
Hard to Find Tools for Metal Clay

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