The following interview with Richard W. Hughes appeared in Australian Jeweller, May 1998, p. 10.

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A curated list of the most important books on gems, gemology, jewelry, mineralogy and allied fields.

Bibliography of articles on gemology, ruby, sapphire, politics and other subjects written by Richard W. Hughes, E. Billie Hughes and/or Wimon Manorotk...

An exploration of Thailand's gem border towns with Myanmar (Burma), Mae Sot and Mae Sai.

A description of the fracture healing of Mong Hsu ruby, along with the problems this has created in the gem trade.

Full reviews of the 1997 gemological classic, Ruby & Sapphire, by Richard W. Hughes.

Quotes from some of the rave reviews of the 1997 gemological classic, Ruby & Sapphire, by Richard W. Hughes.

Emerald fissure filling with resins such as Opticon and oils such as cedarwood oil have generated tremendous controversy. What's all the fuss about?

An account of the authors' 1997 visit to Burma's jade mines.

The history of Burma's jade mines, as seen through Western eyes, from the earliest accounts through World War II.

This 1997 classic set a new standard for gemological scholarship. Now out-of-print, it sells for a thousand dollars or more in the secondhand market. ...

Part 1 of Chapter 10  from Richard Hughes' 1997 book, Ruby & Sapphire. It covers general principles of judging quality.

Appendix B from Richard Hughes' 1997 book, Ruby & Sapphire, consisting of prices.

This is the chapter on ruby and sapphire from India (including Kashmir sapphire) from Richard Hughes' 1997 book, Ruby & Sapphire.

Inclusions are among the most important features for identifying ruby and sapphire. This is the chapter on ruby and sapphire inclusions from Richard H...

The chapter on ruby and sapphire from Burma (Myanmar) from Richard Hughes' 1997 book, Ruby & Sapphire.

Sample sidebar from Ruby & Sapphire (1997) by Richard W. Hughes

Part 2 of Chapter 10  from Richard Hughes' 1997 book, Ruby & Sapphire. It covers record-setting rubies, sapphires and spinels.

In 1996, several gemologists set off for Burma's remote jade mines, the first visit by foreigners since the early 1960's. This is the story of their e...