[Jewelry making - Article 00031] - Re: [Orchid] Using the term semi precious gems

[Teresa Masters]

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    The course work at GIA has been called "Colored Stones" for well
    over 30 years. When I started that course, a very strong point was
    made to identify other than Diamonds, as Colored Stones.
    Semi-Precious so diminishes everything, and should be buried forever. 


    IMHO "Professional Circles" is rather arrogant, no matter how long
    ago one's training, stepping up into today's times, and recognizing
    times, and things do change. 

    Orchid is an open Forum, where more genuine assistance and support
    is shared, than any other place, be it storefront, classroom,
    seminar, or studio. We do not have closed circles here. 

    Classically trained, exquisite craftsmen and women, are not afraid
    to embrace new techniques, ideas, and materials. Of course some do,
    but reading these posts, they are easily identified, and taken with a
    pinch of salt. 

    Ad campaigns coerce, or fool many, but not all. Our markets are
    those who understand a Garnet is not a Ruby, yet buy for beauty and
    value, not perceived value. 

    Semi-Precious is not a word I use, Yes, I am one, but I speak to
    others. My ripple is moving forward, how about yours? 

Hugs,
Terrie
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