A description of the inclusions found in ruby around the world, including Myanmar, Thailand/Cambodia, Vietnam, Tajikistan, Madagascar and Mozambique.
Dream of the Red Chamber: The Internal World of Ruby by Lotus Gemology's Richard Hughes and Gübelin Gem Lab's Hpone Phyo Kan Nyunt
Basic principles of gemological microscopy are discussed, and then the key features of ruby from different locations around the world are revealed. Also discussed are ruby treatments and how to identify them.
When
18 September 2014; 10:00–11:00 AM
Where
Gübelin Gem Lab Conference
Hong Kong Gem and Jewellery Show
Room S224, HKCEC