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Ask Our Gemology Expert - Grossular Garnet
A visitor asks Our Gemology Expert, Barbara W. Smigel, PhD., Graduate Gemologist, GIA, about grossular Garnets.

Ask Our Gemology Expert - Tanzanite Ring
Barbara offers some valuable advice when asked about a tanzanite ring that displays a lovely coloration on the top but is colorless on the bottom.

Emeralds
Our Gemology Expert, Barbara W. Smigel, PhD. GIA, Graduate Gemologist is my favorite resource for information about colored gemstones and tells us about the emerald in this comprehensive article

How to Tell the Difference Between Real and Synthetic Gemstones
Great advice about buying natural gemstones, with solid gemological advice from our gemology expert, Barbara W. Smigel, PhD. Graduate Gemologist, GIA.

Tanzanite - Beautiful Yet Fragile Gemstone
Tanzanite is a very beautiful, but not particularly durable gemstone that when used in jewelry is recommended for occasional wear only.

We Are Proud to Introduce 'Our Gemology Expert' - Barbara W. Smigel, PhD. Graduate Gemologist, GIA
We are pleased to introduce "Our Gemology Expert", Barbara W. Smigel, PhD. Graduate Gemologist, GIA, who has so kindly accepted our invitation.

We Are Proud to Introduce ´Our Gemology Expert´, Barbara W. Smigel, PhD. Graduate Gemologist, GIA
We welcome Barbara to the Jewelry Collecting site as ´Our Gemology Expert´. Barbara will be contributing her expertise to our ´Everything You Ever Wanted to Know´ series of gemstone articles, and answering visitor´s questions about gemstones.