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The Gem Vault

The Gem Vault

http://tiptopgem.com

David Fortier, GG, is the staff gemologist for South Korea-based tiptopgem.com. The Gem Vault blog explores topic of importance to today's gemologists, gem collectors, and gemstone lovers of all types.

Recent Posts

  • Spread the word: Campbell Bridges will not be forgotten

    Posted on Monday August 17th, 2009 at 01:04 in social networking, responsibility, tanzanite, tsavorite

    I just received information from Karl at tsavorite.com. He grew up with Campbell’s son Bruce and he is the designer of tsavorite.com. Please use these links to spread the word that Campbell Bridges was important to many, many people and we wi...

  • How can we get justice for Campbell Bridges?

    Posted on Sunday August 16th, 2009 at 00:13

    We can help to bring Campbell Bridges’ killers to justice in only one way: action. If you are not yet aware, this giant of the gemological community was savagely murdered on his claim in Kenya on August 11th. There is a petition that you can ...

  • For what do you stand? Answer in 2 seconds or less!

    Posted on Saturday August 8th, 2009 at 01:40 in blogroll, responsibility, company events

    In this age of the pinnacle of corporate irresponsibility it is important to ask questions about the companies with whom we deal. It is also important for companies large and small to communicate their vision effectively with their clients. It is n...

  • We have a new Privacy Policy! Is that Boring?

    Posted on Thursday August 6th, 2009 at 01:39 in company events

    OK, so maybe when you hear the term “privacy policy” you think of the emails that you get from your bank or a form that you sign when you see a new physician. But ours is nothing like that. We just want to be the kind of company that yo...

  • Nobody told you?

    Posted on Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 at 08:30

    So…Nobody told you?  You didn’t catch wind of it anywhere?  Well…the cool kids aren’t hanging out here anymore.  Yeah, I know, it’s hard to believe.  Those “in the know” have stayed informed though.  The...

  • CLOSED for vacation June 17 to July 3

    Posted on Thursday May 28th, 2009 at 08:24

    Please make a note that Tiptopgem.com will be closed from June 17 to July 3.  We will be out of the country and will not be available to ship or answer questions.  There will be no eBay auctions running during this time.  Please plan ahead and pay...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 1 comment.

serenadenise

5 stars Serena Coles

Very informative blog! I'm currently a student at GIA and found your blog both informative and interesting =) It's nice to have a real life perspective.

Posted: February 24th, 2009 | More Reviews From serenadenise | Report This Comment

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