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Richard W. Hughes is a notable American gemologist, A.G. graduate of AIGS (1980), and F.G.A. graduate of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (1982). He was the director of the Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences in Bangkok, Thailand (1980s), the co-founder of the American Gem Trade Association’s gemological laboratories in New York, USA (1990s), and author of the 512 page tome, Ruby & Sapphire (1997), which is considered by many in the gem and jewelry industry to be the most authoritative treatise on the subject.

Hughes has authored or co-authored a number of published books on gems as well as numerous published articles on gemology over the past 34 years.

Hughes has traveled widely in Europe, Asia, and Africa, including research trips to Myanmar. He currently resides in Hong Kong and Thailand with his Thai wife and daughter where he is engaged in continued gemological research as well as being a consultant on various mining ventures. In 2010 Hughes received The Antonio Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology.

Important Books

 * Terra Spinel: Terra Firma
 * Ruby & Sapphire
 * Corundum

Outside Link

 * Web Site of R.W. Hughes
 * Richard W. Hughes bibliography