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I am running WildFishGems.com for a couple of years now; and I have always thought that writing about mining countries and the wildly unregulated gem trade is great fun.
However, my commercial site was getting too small for all those topics, and I didn’t want to distract my clients from buying gems in the first place.
So I’ve started this site to share the stuff a gem trader gets to see in the remote parts of this world, to foul my own trade and also bash east and west for ignorance and laziness wherever I can.
If you like what you see and would like to be informed of new posts, use this link to subscribe to the feed– http://edwardbristol.com/feed/.
If you are interested in trading links (for either this site or Wild Fish Gems), please indicate that in your comments and the online editor will be in touch.
Visit often. New content will be posted frequently.
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Georgette Oden | August 29, 2008 at 1:30 am
Edward,
Love your new site and look forward to seeing more of your thoughts!
By the way, I’m loving the Tanzanian sapphire I got from you this spring… it’s happily resting on my left hand in my engagement ring. I get so many compliments on my unusual choice and the elegant cognac color. Thank you!
Take care,
Georgette
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Julie | October 25, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Edward, been looking at your site for two years now. Have not bought anything yet- saving up and will be gettin married soon. I have learned more from your wildfish site then any of the educationcal sites available in the “mainstream” market you find in the US.
Now to convince the fiance to get me the demantoid instead of a ruby or saphire.
Thanks and keep doing what you are doing.
Julie
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Mike | November 4, 2008 at 12:52 am
Hi Ed,
today the world holds its breath: who will win the elections in the States? Did you know that nearly all Germans would vote for BO?
Many thanks for your interesting to read written thoughts here on your new URL. I came across your site because I searched for a nice tugtupite.
Your offers are very interesting, and one can be lucky having seen all different types of sapphires e.g.! I wished I wouldn’t have been forced to buy 4,000 liters heating oil this summer… Then I would still have the money for a nice star sapphire.
I am busy creating an educational, non-profit website about gems and their minerals. If you could give me permission to show something from your online photos I would be very happy. Ah, my site: http://www.realgems.org.
With best regards from Germany,
Mike
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Heet Jardosh | March 16, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Hi Edward I wanted a 3 carat untreated oval shape red coral (jyotiish quality) and I am living in UK.
I have heard the place to get it is in Italy, Torre Del Greco. I wanted to know if you have any associates or could advice me the best way to get hold of this or maybe a associate in Uk preferable.
There are too many cowboys promising loads of things so I thought I would ask you.
If I purchased it from your site I would have to pay customs tax and I want to avoid this unless I dont have to as its my first time.
Could you please reply to the following email.
Thank you
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jeff | December 20, 2009 at 1:27 pm
HI ED–
IM INTERESTED IN GETTING AN UNTREATED/UNHEATED..100% GENUINE CITRINE. UNPOLISHED PREFERED, BUT IT HAS TO BE REAL STUFF.
IT’S RARE BUT I THOUGHT YOU MAY HAVE THE INFO.
I NEED YOUR KIND HELP…PLS REPLY
THANK YOU
JEFF
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edwardbristol | December 28, 2009 at 9:06 am
Hi Jeff,
This is my NON commercial site, so please be so kind and contact me on business stuff here: http://www.wildfishgems.com
thanks