Ruby & Sapphire (1997) • Kashmir Sapphire • Corundum from India
This is the chapter on ruby and sapphire from India (including Kashmir sapphire) from Richard Hughes' 1997 book, Ruby & Sapphire.
Ruby & Sapphire (1997) • Inclusions in Corundum
Inclusions are among the most important features for identifying ruby and sapphire. This is the chapter on ruby and sapphire inclusions from Richard Hughes' 1997 book, Ruby & Sapphire.
Ruby & Sapphire (1997) • Burma (Myanmar) Ruby & Sapphire
The chapter on ruby and sapphire from Burma (Myanmar) from Richard Hughes' 1997 book, Ruby & Sapphire.
Mining Bangkok's Alluvials • Down the Drain • Ruby & Sapphire (1997)
Sample sidebar from Ruby & Sapphire (1997) by Richard W. Hughes
Ruby & Sapphire • Spinel • Auction Records • Part 2
Part 2 of Chapter 10 from Richard Hughes' 1997 book, Ruby & Sapphire. It covers record-setting rubies, sapphires and spinels.
Burmese Jade Mines • Tracing the Green Line
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 epic journey.
Burma Ruby • Pigeon's Blood • Mogok Stone Tract
The author makes his first pilgrimage to Burma's Mogok Stone Tract, home of the pigeon's blood ruby.