Tony Laughter is a widely known gemologist and Estate Jeweler presently residing near Vail, Colorado. He has traveled the world and lived in Europe and Southeast Asia pursuing his career. He is considered one of the few experts on Möng Hsu ruby from Eastern Burma. Examples of Tony's research work are often found on the Web, especially when referenced by others in the trade. Sites referencing his work can be found through a Web SEARCH for "Tony Laughter" and then doing a FIND on the pages.

Tony's friend, Richard W. Hughes, another Möng Hsu ruby expert, currently has a Web Site promoting his latest book, Ruby & Sapphire - Chapter 5, and Ruby & Sapphire - Chapter 6.

A few photos from Tony's travels are posted on his Photo Gallery page.