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he word that comes to mind upon entering Earthfire Gems Gallery is “wonder.” From ornate gold and silver jewelry to fossils and minerals, the thousands of one-of-a-kind gems and curios from throughout the globe are enough to make one wander the store in wonder. Owner Forrest Broadley is a gemologist. He has searched the markets of India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Brazil, East Africa, Australia and Burma for more than 45 years to bring together his eclectic oneof-a-kind collection. “I have gems from every gem-producing region in the world,” he states. The gemologist has been in Santa Fe for over 34 years, and has run Earthfire Gems since 1974.
Natural Red Zircon 28.2ct
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In addition to selling, Earthfire Gems is also a buyer. “I’m a secondary market for anything from grandmother’s jewelry, old coins, as well as gold, silver and platinum,” Broadley explains. For his knowledge and willingness to educate, Broadley is considered a resource in the gemstone community. He is also a film actor who goes by Forrest Fyre.
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Should you have a hankering to be filled with wonder, there’s no need to travel far and wide. Broadley is doing it for you: All you have to do is admire the wonders of the world within his store. Earthfire Gems Gallery 121 Galisteo St., Santa Fe 505.982.8750. EarthfireGems.com Tom Forrest Broadley Gemologist (GIA)
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