Richard W. Wise is a Goldsmith, Graduate Gemologist and author. He is President of R. W. Wise Goldsmiths, Lenox, Massachusetts and a graduate of The Gemological Institute of America. His writing on gem related topics has appeared in Gems & Gemology, Jewelers Quarterly, Colored Stone and Lapidary Journal. He is the former Gemology Columnist for National Jeweler and a former Contributing Editor for Gem Market News. His critically acclaimed book: Secrets Of The Gem Trade, The Connoisseurs Guide To Precious Gemstones was published in 2003 and is due out in paperback in 2006. Further information can be found on his website: www.rwwise.com. For Information and sample chapter of his book: www.secretsofthegemtrade.com
R. W. Wise Goldsmiths is located just off Route 7A in historic Lenox Village. Lenox is just a mile from the Tanglewood music center in the beautiful Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts. The gallery/workshop features a year round exhibit of contemporary handmade, estate and antique jewelry.
