This book contains 12 field expeditions. They bring tremendous perspective for the story of colored gemstones including The Places,The People, and The Stones.Many of these expeditions involve bringing students to the source.Guild will first send their Field Team to the source for sample collection and documentary research. Then students join us at locations which for the students have included Colombia, Brazil, Mozambique,and Zambia.

The Handbook of Field Gemology is a real treasure combining gems, adventures, travels, and the supply chain of values.

Colored gemstones have the greatest story ever told for any product destined for the enjoyment of people. It is the last true adventure luxury product. A treasure from the Earth that is found by true treasure hunters. The journey of colored stones from the mine to the market is a mysterious and opaque story for almost everyone, even those that love and wear them. But to truly appreciate colored gemstones, and the jewelry they grace, you must know their story. Then the unbelievable rarity and value of these gems can be fully appreciated. Join the Guild Field gemologists and let us take you all over the world of colored gemstones. Visit the mines and see the cutting and trading of gemstones with us through this book. Pierce the veil of a world few will ever know and feel the passion of colored gemstones.