The following interview with Richard W. Hughes appeared in Australian Jeweller, May 1998, p. 10.
Thanks to all those who have helped us over the years.
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 Manorotkul.
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.