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Tuesday morning the camera club had this month's meet-up at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) 
Established in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, nonprofit institute, GIA is the leading source of knowledge, standards, and education in gems and jewelry.
 More info about the GIA can be found here, https://www.gia.edu/

Maw Sit-Sit a rare green ornamental stone

Elbaite (Tourmaline)

Tiger's-eye Quartz

Chrysoprase-uncut

Mixed bag of cut stones

I don't remember what this is but it was big. About 6ft tall

Boulder Opal

Quartz Variety Rock Crystal

Pearls in the making

Elbaite (Tourmaline)

Tourmaline sculpture by German master gem carver Gerhard Becker