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Written by Yvonne Raley

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Match as Match Can: Finding a Topaz for a Missing Earring

Mar 05, 2026

Written by Yvonne Raley

Match as Match Can: Finding a Topaz for a Missing Earring

Matching gems is a tricky task, especially for a bicolor gem such as imperial topaz. Here's how Yvonne figured out how to make it work at the Tucson Gem show.

Written by Joanne Simmons

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Tucson Prep

Jan 23, 2017

Written by Joanne Simmons

For those of you who travel "vicariously" with me to Tucson to hunt for gems, here's a little more of a breakdown of what I have now, what I am looking for, and what kinds of purchases I am arranging.

Let's start with what has been my main draw, and my personal favorite - Paraiba tourmaline. I've done a count on my melees and I have adjusted all the quantities in the shop to reflect what I have... Continue reading