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Mother-of-Pearl

[muhth-er uhv purl ]

The layer of nacre on the inside of a mollusk’s shell.

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Working With Gems

Appraiser

With your trusty loupe and your critical eye, you uncover the story behind gems, jewelry and watches...

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In The Classroom

Guides and instruction for all things GIA and gemology.

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