1.0 THE FOUNDATIONAL PHYSICS OF PRECIOUS CRYSTALS Gemstone Technical Notes authored by @jamesdumar.com | Identity: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu Welcome to the inner circle of the gem trade, where the earth’s deep secrets meet the rigorous science of valuation. Before a stone ever reaches a velvet display tray, its true value is written in its atomic structure and … Read more

1.0 THERMODYNAMIC GEOLOGY AND HYDROTHERMAL EMERALD GENESIS Emerald Value authored by @jamesdumar.com | Identity: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu To grasp why Colombian emeralds command unparalleled premiums in the global trade, one must look deep into the earth’s crust. The formation of these green crystals requires a rare, chaotic collision of opposing geological forces that occurred millions of years … Read more