[Jewelry making - Article 00101] - Re: [Orchid] Thaigem were caught out by the GIA

[Leonard Rummel]

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>     Just thought this might be of interest to some if they are buying
>     from Thaigem. This is a BIG problem (in my opinion) if you are
>     buying your stones from overseas cutting houses with no good way of
>     knowing what you're getting (and thus, selling). Thaigems isn't a
>     leaner operation do to the tsunami. They were caught out by the GIA
>     who bought 200 amethyst and when tested 80% were synthetic. So much
>     for the certificate they give. 

    I passed a copy of your post to the Bangkok GIA purchaser (at the
    Bangkok gem show yesterday). He didn't know that the Bangkok GIA had
    purchased ANY amethyst from Thaigem during the last 1 1/2 years. He
    also said that he has been involved with GIA in Thailand for the
    last 1-1/2 years and this was news to him. He also said that he
    would follow up. 

    When people talk or write about other people or companies, in any
    public form, they should do so only based on first hand knowledge
    and NOT on hear say or what they thought they read. Once the damage
    is done a libel suit may follow if there is a loss of income or
    image. 

    We have seen in the past where people have had a "first hand"
    problem with a supplier and they would post their problem in this
    form. The supplier then responded and the matter was resolved to all
    parties satisfaction. 

    This form is a very powerful tool, but we must all be careful that
    all of the information send in to the form is correct and not a
    rummer or hear say.

Len Rummel, AG
camelsmithj AT yahoo.com

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