Spring 2023 G&G Publication Information
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Karl Schmetzer Petershausen, Germany |
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Mary L. Johnson San Diego, California |
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Robert E. Kane Helena, Montana |
Guanghai Shi Beijing, China |
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Yunbin Guan Pasadena, California |
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Ilene Reinitz Chicago, Illinois |
Chunhui Zhou New York, New York |
Peter Heaney University Park, Pennsylvania |
Nathan Renfro Carlsbad, California |
J.C. (Hanco) Zwaan Leiden, The Netherlands |
About the Cover
Designed by Zoltan David, this opal and green tourmaline necklace contains Knightsteel links with 99.42 total carats of Ethiopian opal beads. The 10.97 ct tourmaline from Afghanistan, faceted by Clay Zava, is set in a bezel with platinum inlay and 0.22 carats of diamonds. The necklace was one of many stunning pieces David exhibited at the 2023 Tucson shows, which are reported on in this issue. Photo by Robert Weldon; courtesy of Zoltan David.
Printing is by L+L Printers, Carlsbad, CA.
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