Ruby & Sapphire (1997) • Burma (Myanmar) Ruby & Sapphire
1 January 1997
The chapter on ruby and sapphire from Burma (Myanmar) from Richard Hughes' 1997 book, Ruby & Sapphire.
Burmese Jade Mines • Tracing the Green Line
1 August 1996
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
1 May 1996
The author makes his first pilgrimage to Burma's Mogok Stone Tract, home of the pigeon's blood ruby.
Burmese Sapphire Giants • Large Burma Sapphire
1 October 1995
A brief history of Burmese (Myanmar) sapphires, along with details of some of the major pieces of yore.
Ruby & Spinel of Afghanistan • Balas Ruby & More
1 October 1994
This article discussed the ruby and spinel mines of Afghanistan/Tajikistan, in an attempt to shed light on one of the great gemological enigmas.
Vietnam Ruby • The Quy Chau Ruby Mines
1 July 1992
A 1992 visit to Vietnam's Quy Chau ruby mines, the first by a foreign gemologist, along with commentary on US-Vietnam politics.