September/October 2005 Colored Stone Table of Contents

September/October 2005

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005
Volume 18 • No. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS

ON THE COVER:
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: An onyx carving by Steve Walters, photo courtesy Steve Walters; a sphere carved from rock crystal by German cutting legend Bernd Munsteiner, photo by Lichtblick/Cullmann; citrine cut by Michael Dyber using his signature “Luminaire” technique of drilling and polishing inside a gemstone, photo courtesy Michael Dyber.

Editorial	4

What's In	6
Common Ground A study in contrasts — and collaborations — from gem artists on opposite sides of the Atlantic.	18
Through the Looking Glass David Kalish gives creating with gemstones a whole new spin.	24

News	28
Heard In: Las Vegas	30
The Value of Art Appraising gem art goes beyond price lists and carat weight.	32
PATRIOT Games The deadline is nigh. Should you be worried about the PATRIOT Act? ONLINE BONUS: PATRIOT Act compliance for dummies.	36

News	40
Border Crossing Smuggling on the Thai-Burma border slowing down? Someone forgot to tell the smugglers.	42
Resources	46
Calendar	118
Contributors	122

Cover	51
Exhibitor Lists	52
Products & Services	84
Dealers	92
Geographical Index	99
ADVERTISING SECTIONS
Web Directory	116
Classifieds	120
Advertiser Index	121

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