The Finnish Gem Hobbyists' Society publishes the magazine KIVI (stone), in Finnish language. The magazine is published since 1983. Members of the Society receive the magazine free of charge.
The format of the magazine is A5-size, contains 44 pages, printed on quality paper, 4-colour printing, four issues per year - in winter, spring, late summer and late autumn.
The magazine features articles by experts on gems and semi-precious stones, on gem cutting and jewelry design, on works by professionals and amateurs. It includes information on current gem and mineral collectors' events, excursions, fairs and exhibitions, and also on other stone clubs in Finland.
Under the link Kivi-lehti, in the Finnish language pages of this website, you may find a list of the main articles written in the magazine, by publication year. Currently the articles published during the years 2006-2000 have been listed, and the earlier years will be gradually included.
Editorial information
Year 2008: 26th publication year. ISBN 0780-265X.
Editor-in-chief: Liisa Hertell.
Editorial committee: Board of the Finnish Gem Hobbyists' Society reg.soc.
Publishing material should be sent to the editor-in-chief:
Liisa Hertell
Mobile phone +358 40 557 4700
Email: liisa.hertell(a)kolumbus.fi
The publishing dates of the issues in 2008
| Nr |
Publishing date |
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| 1 |
week 9 |
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| 2 |
week 23 |
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| 3 |
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| 4 |
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Advertising rates in 2008 (furnished material)
| 1/1 page |
4-colour |
250 euro |
| 1/1 page |
black and white |
160 euro |
| 1/2 page |
4-colour |
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| 1/2 page |
black and white |
120 euro |
| 1/3 page |
black and white |
100 euro |
| 1/4 page |
black and white |
65 euro |
Graphic design and typesetting: LH Viestintä, Liisa Hertell.
Printed by Esa Print Oy, Tampere.
