News Summary
The gem community in Northville, MI is abuzz as Joshua Summers, affiliated with Orin Jewelers, emerged victorious in January’s Gem Quiz by identifying the mystery stone, Scheelite. Participants showcased their gemology expertise, and many received Honorable Mentions for their impressive answers. As the event garners popularity, gem lovers eagerly anticipate future challenges and opportunities to prove their knowledge in the fascinating world of gems.
Excitement in Northville, MI: Joshua Summers Wins January’s Gem Quiz!
In the charming city of Northville, Michigan, gem enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as the results of January’s Gem Quiz have been unveiled. This month’s mystery stone was none other than Scheelite, a captivating mineral that dazzles in its crystal form, but is primarily recognized for its practical applications in fluorescent lighting and X-ray systems.
A Sparkling Victory
Taking the crown as the grand winner is none other than Joshua Summers, who is proudly affiliated with Orin Jewelers. His keen eye and knowledgeable background in gemology led him to correctly identify Scheelite, catapulting him to the top of the leaderboard.
As a reward for his brilliance in the realm of gems, Joshua did not walk away empty-handed. He received a coveted Gem Geek T-shirt, a delightful token for his expertise and enthusiasm in gemology. The Gem Quiz, which has been gaining popularity among gem aficionados, is becoming ever more exciting and challenging with each month that passes.
Honorable Mentions Shine Bright
While Joshua basked in his well-deserved glory, he’s not the only one making waves this month. A number of other participants also demonstrated impressive skills, earning them Honorable Mentions. These gem lovers included:
- Stuart Adelman from Artelle Designs Fine Jewelry & Custom Design in Plymouth, MN
- Maisy Alpert of Tropical Jewelry and Gems, Plantation, FL
- Kelsey M. Blaisdell representing Sabghi Jewelers, Fayetteville, TN
- Missy Bowra from Hauser’s Jewelers, Williamsburg, VA
- John Bradshaw of John J. Bradshaw, Nashua, NH
- Greg Brooks from Benchmark Jewelers, Leavenworth, WA
- Mike Burnette at Gem Shopping Network, Duluth, GA
- R.J. Claydon of Diamonds Direct, Laguna Hills, CA
- Tony Conway from Aras Jewelers, Rockville, MD
- Emily Dahm of Kloiber Jewelers, Milwaukee, WI
- Terry Davis of Towne Square Jewelers, Charleston, IL
- Lisa-Marie Delgado from Gary J Long Jewelers, Stockton, CA
- Steve Glazer from Bob Richards Jewelers, Germantown, TN
- Selma Heikkinen at Fairbank and Perry Goldsmiths, Concord, MA
- Michael Jakubowski of Gem Fanatic, Port Charlotte, FL
- Mary Johnson of MJC, San Diego, CA
- Tom Kraft from Legacy Diamond & Gems, Sheridan, WY
- Karen Kuhn at Arabesque Jewelers, High Ridge, MO
- Samantha Kwiatkowski from Straith’s Jewelry Studio, Centralia, IL
- Cindy Lanoux of Pattons Fine Jewelry, Baton Rouge, LA
- Emma Lochner from Huntington, IN
- Holly McHone of Holly McHone Jewelers, Astoria, OR
- Robert Morin at Morin Jewelers, Southbridge, MA
- Mandy Mott from Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach, FL
- K. Myers of FACETS, Newport, OR
- Kaitlyn O’Neill from N.L. Shaw and Company, Mystic, CT
- Phyllis Painter of Designer Jewels, Houston, TX
- Vickie Price at Timothy Grant Jewelry, Lake Zurich, IL
- Bob Richards from Bob Richards Jewelers, Germantown, TN
- Joshua Roberts at de Boulle Diamond & Jewelry, Dallas, TX
- Kellan Robinson representing Kesslers Diamonds-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
- Irene Schrowang from Schneider’s Jewelers, Kingston, NY
- Kate Shay of Scott & Co Fine Jewelers, New Oxford, PA
- Lauren Striggow at James & Sons, Tinley Park, IL
- Jennifer Sullivan from Goodman’s Jewelers, Madison, WI
- Katrina Sustachek of Rasmussen Diamonds, Racine, WI
- Natascha Toth-Stacey at Taylor’s Jewelers, Alliston, ON
- Brian Wilson of Royal Diadem Jewelers, Greensboro, NC
- Lana Young from Futer Bros, York, PA
Looking Ahead
The Gem Quiz continues to grow and engage readers eager to explore the fascinating world of gemology. With new and challenging stones in the lineup, participants are already gearing up for the upcoming round. Who will rise to the occasion next month? Only time will tell! Keep your gem-loving spirits high, and remember – it pays to know your stones!
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- Google Search: Gems
- INSTORE: February 2021 Gem Quiz Result
- Google Scholar: Gemology
- INSTORE: July’s Gem Quiz Result
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gems
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