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Ted Themelis - THIKING ALOUD

ADVISE TO NEWCOMERS. Like many other industries, the gem-jewelry industry is going.. more
ABREAST THE THAI GEM MARKET. Most companies are suffering from low.. more
MOGOK IS STILL CLOSE TO FOREIGNERS. Mogok, the birthplace of fine gems is still closed to foreigners. It appears ..more
BUYING GEMS IN CHANTHABURI, THAILAND. Local and foreign gem buyers have been taken to the cleaners ... more
BUYING FINE GEMSTONES. Most fine-quality gemstones have disappeared from the Thai... more
NEW GEM TREATMENT FURNACE. I am fabricating a new type of furnace using special microwave.. more
ANDESINE TREATMENT. I confirm that the red andesine sold as "natural" in.. more
PARAIBA TOURMALINE. The only tourmaline that process the characteristic "electric neon" blue/greenish color more


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Gemlab's furnace model 181-3C is the latest state-of-the-art, top-bottom loaded muffle electric 1800oC furnace with atmosphere control and electric elevator for heat-treating up to 3,700 cts of ruby-sapphire. Available for sale. More
A unique "on-hands" training NEW course in gem treatments is offered and conducted by T.Themelis covering ruby, sapphire, emerald and other gems. Next class: Bangkok, Dec. 1-5 2008 More
Guranteed gem reference sets of untreated-treated rubies-sapphires for gemologists, ideal for education and research are sold directly from our lab. Buy directly from the source. More
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OUR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GEMLAB
Buy your autographed copy of the books written by Ted Themelis on gem treatments and special Gemlab Reports from the author who actually did the pioneer work. View book titles
Our research & development lab is continuously conducting gem treatment experimental processes on ruby, sapphire emerald, feldspars and other gems. Our lab accepts only research & development gem projects; we do not longer accept gems for treatment processes.
N EW & INNOVATIVE GEMOLOGICAL MICROSCOPES & ACCESSORIES
GEMLAB maxxiLEDscope stereozoom 0.75-50X
GEMLAB battery operated
portaLEDscope 10-30X
TIPS IN BUYING GEM MICROSOPES
MaxxiLEDscope represents the new generation of innovative gem stereo zoom microscopes designed by Ted Themelis.There is nothing like you have ever experienced before and it cannot be compared with anything in the maket. Only US$1795. Details
Gemlab's portable, battery/ACLEDscope gem stereo 10-30X microscope is now available. Designed by Ted Themelis specifically for the traveling gem dealer. All parts are fitted in an copact aluminum case (13"x10" x 5", 5.5 kilos). Only US$795. Details


Before buying a gem microscope read my review and then make your decision. Learn the different types of lighting configurations available when you examine gems. Cheap Chinese gem microscopes are not the best choice. More

Books on Mogok, BURMA (Myanmar)
BOOKS ON MOGOK,
BURMA (MYANMAR)
NEW BOOK ON MOGOK,
BURMA (MYANMAR)
DVD ON MOGOK,
BURMA (MYANMAR)
We still have copies of the fist volume of the Mogok-Valley of Rubies & Sapphires, the only book dedicated to Mogok mining district. Details
Finally the long-awaiting book Gems & Mines of Mogok is now available for immediate delivery. For the gemologist, geologist, gem miner and gem dealer. Details
A wonderful DVD presenting the most exciting sites of Myanmar and Mogôk compiled in 9 chapters. Details
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