https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-spring-2015
Spring 2015 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-summer-2020
Summer 2020 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-fall-2014
Fall 2014 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-summer-2022
Summer 2022 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/cn/gems-gemology
Winter 2025 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-fall-2021
Fall 2021 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-winter-2024
Winter 2024 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-spring-2029
Spring 2024 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-spring-2021
Spring 2021 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/jp/gems-gemology
Winter 2025 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/gems-gemology-summer-2017
Summer 2017 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-fall-2022
Fall 2022 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-spring-2016
Spring 2016 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-winter-2023
Winter 2023 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-spring-2024
Spring 2024 Gems & Gemology | The Quarterly Journal of the Gemological Institute of America
the quarterly journalspring 2024gems gemologygemological institute
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2017-gemnews-freshwater-imitating-south-sea-cultured-pearls
Dyed Yellow Beaded Freshwater Cultured Pearls Imitating South Sea Cultured Pearls | Gems & Gemology
A yellow cultured pearl necklace is compared to the work of a producer specializing in freshwater pearls of all colors.
freshwater cultured pearlssouth seadyedyellowbeaded
https://www.gia.edu/JP/gems-gemology/spring-2015-amethyst-from-boudi-morocco
Amethyst from Boudi, Morocco | Gems & Gemology
An introduction to Moroccan amethyst, which features distinctive color zoning and inclusions.
amethystboudimoroccogemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/winter-1984-ruby-glass-kane
Natural Rubies with Glass-Filled Cavities | Gems & Gemology
An examination and analysis of 15 natural rubies with glass-filled cavities.
naturalrubiesglassfilledcavities
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2019-method-determining-tourmaline-species-la-icp-ms
A New Method for Determining Gem Tourmaline Species by LA-ICP-MS | Gems & Gemology
Presents a simplified but comprehensive classification of gem tourmaline species based on quantitative measurement of six common major elements.
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-2015-microworld-modified-rheinberg-illumination
Modified Rheinberg Illumination | Gems & Gemology
A lighting method modified for gemological microscopy provides false-color contrast to enhance inclusion scenes.
modifiedrheinbergilluminationgemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/WN13-Long-Gemstone-Mining-Vietnam
Update on Gemstone Mining in Luc Yen, Vietnam | Gems & Gemology
Explores the emergence of the Luc Yen area as a producer of corundum, spinel, tourmaline, and other colored stones.
gemstone miningluc yenupdatevietnamgemology
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-2019-gemnews-nigeria-blue-gahnite
Blue Gahnite from Nigeria | Gems & Gemology
LA-ICP-MS analysis helps researchers better understand the composition of this type of spinel from Nigeria.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-1988-oregon-opals-smith
Opals from Opal Butte, Oregon | Gems & Gemology
Recent mining at Opal Butte in northeastern Oregon has produced a wide variety of large flawless opals.
opalsbutteoregongemsgemology
https://shopglobalgemology.com/
Global Gemology's Rare Gems & Jewels
Global Gemology's collection of rare gems and jewels has been curated by The World's Most Credentialed Jewelry Appraiserâ„¢, Scott Papper. Browse our selection...
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https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/summer-2018-labnotes-one-natural-melee-diamond-found-in-large-batch-of-hpht-synthetic-melee
One Natural Melee Diamond Found in Large Batch of HPHT Synthetic Melee | Gems & Gemology
A single natural diamond is found within the largest percentage of undisclosed synthetic melee submitted to GIA.
https://www.gia.edu/exhibition-review-illuminations-earth-jewel
Exhibition Review: Illuminations, from Earth to Jewel | Gems & Gemology
A review of Illuminations, from Earth to Jewel, at the Museum of Mineralogy at the ParisTech School of Mines in France.
exhibition reviewilluminationsearthjewelgems
https://www.gia.edu/JP/gems-gemology/fall-2012-vietnam-huong
Gemstones from Vietnam: An Update | Gems & Gemology
This article describes the major gem materials of Vietnam, together with their new finds and recent production.
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https://www.gia.edu/JP/gems-gemology/winter-1988-irradiation-radioactivity-ashbaugh
Gemstone Irradiation and Radioactivity | Gems & Gemology
With the increasing use of radiation to color enhance gemstones, the issue of radioactivity has become a source of concern for gemologists worldwide.
gemstone irradiationradioactivitygemology
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-1985-pearl-chicken-nassau
The Pearl in the Chicken: Pearl Recipes in Papyrus Holmiensis | Gems & Gemology
Several pearl-in-chicken cleaning experiments are carried out to test the validity of recipes from an ancient Egyptian source.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology-publication-info-summer-2017
Summer 2017 G&G Publication Information | Gems & Gemology
summer 2017publication informationg
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2016-labnotes-dyed-green-beryl0
Dyed Green Beryl | Gems & Gemology
A step-cut beryl is dyed to simulate emerald.
green beryldyedgemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/summer-1994-sapphires-rubies-vietnam-kammerling
Update on Mining Rubies and Fancy Sapphires in Northern Vietnam | Gems & Gemology
Northern Vietnam began producing significant quantities of rubies and fancy sapphires in the late 1980s.
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-1993-edwardian-jewels-misiorowski
Jewels of the Edwardians | Gems & Gemology
Although the reign of King Edward VII of Great Britain was relatively short (1902-1910), the age that bears his name produced distinctive jewelry.
of thejewelsedwardiansgemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2018-history-and-reconstruction-of-amber-room
The History and Reconstruction of the Amber Room | Gems & Gemology
Chronicles the history of this cultural landmark, originally assembled for the Prussian king between 1701 and 1714, and its reconstruction by the Soviet Union...
the historyamber roomreconstructiongemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2018-gemnews-supply-chain-transparency-and-beneficiation
Supply Chain Transparency and Beneficiation | Gems & Gemology
Jean Claude Michelou shares his perspective on supply chain transparency and beneficiation in source countries.
supply chain transparencybeneficiationgemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-1996-shewa-province-opal-johnson
Opal from the Shewa Province, Ethiopia | Gems & Gemology
Opal occurs as nodules in volcanic rocks at a new gem opal locality in the Menz Gishe district of Shewa Province, Ethiopia.
from theshewa provinceopalethiopiagems
https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/winter-1995-diamond-history-africa-janse
A History of Diamond Sources in Africa: Part I | Gems & Gemology
For more than 100 years, Africa has produced large commercial quantities of diamonds and important individual stones.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2019-alexandrite-geographic-origin-determination
Geographic Origin Determination of Alexandrite | Gems & Gemology
The geographic source of this rare color-change gem has a significant impact on value. Trace element chemistry profiles allow GIA to accurately determine...
geographicorigindeterminationalexandritegems
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2007-cvd-grown-synthetic-diamonds-wang
Latest-Generation CVD-Grown Synthetic Diamonds from Apollo Diamond Inc. | Gems & Gemology
High-quality CVD-grown diamonds, comparable in color and clarity to natural diamonds, can be identified using a combination of gemological and spectroscopic...
synthetic diamonds
https://www.gia.edu/JP/gems-gemology/fall-2014-labnotes-cvd-synthetic-diamond-with-unusual-inclusions
CVD Synthetic Diamond with Unusual Inclusions | Gems & Gemology
Examination of a CVD synthetic diamond with an unusual pattern of growth dislocations that resemble natural inclusions.
synthetic diamondcvdunusualinclusionsgems
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2014-labnotes-rare-faceted-wurtzite
Rare Faceted Wurtzite | Gems & Gemology
A stone submitted for identification is revealed to be the first wurtzite examined by the GIA lab.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-1982-chanthaburi-trat-gem-keller
The Chanthaburi-Trat Gem Field, Thailand | Gems & Gemology
Thailand has become the world's major source of gem ruby.
chanthaburitratgemfieldthailand
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-1984-garnet-color-manson
Pyrope-Spessartine Garnets with Unusual Color Behavior | Gems & Gemology
Unusual color-change garnets.
pyropespessartinegarnetsunusualcolor
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2018-gemnews-preview-of-nature-art-science-with-paula-crevoshay0
Preview of Nature Art Science with Paula Crevoshay | Gems & Gemology
Renowned designer Paula Crevoshay discusses artistic influences and her latest creations.
nature artpreviewsciencepaulagems
https://www.gia.edu/JP/gems-gemology/fall-2010-diamond-pearl-shor
An Era of Sweeping Change in Diamond and Colored Stone Production Markets | Gems & Gemology
The diamond, colored stone, and pearl businesses have witnessed unprecedented change since the turn of the 21st century.
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2019-microworld-native-copper-inclusions-in-indonesian-purple-chalcedony
Native Copper Inclusions in Indonesian Purple Chalcedony | Gems & Gemology
Indonesian purple chalcedony containing interesting native copper inclusions is a first for the Carlsbad lab.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-1988-orthoamphibole-wyoming-dietrich
A Gem-Quality Iridescent Orthoamphibole from Wyoming | Gems & Gemology
A gem-quality iridescent orthoamphibole from Wyoming, similar to that described from Greenland, has been identified.
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https://www.gia.edu/JP/gems-gemology/fall-2004-amethyst-four-peaks-arizona-lowell
Amethyst from Four Peaks, Arizona | Gems & Gemology
For more than a century, the Four Peaks mine in Maricopa County, Arizona, has produced gem-quality amethyst.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2018-gemnews-microscopic-observations-blue-sapphires-treated-heat-pressure
Microscopic Observations of Blue Sapphires Treated with Heat and Pressure | Gems & Gemology
A previously unreported microscopic feature could be a useful indicator for corundum treated with heat and pressure.
blue sapphires
https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/spring-2016-labnotes-largest-blue-hpht-synthetic-diamond
Largest Blue HPHT Synthetic Diamond | Gems & Gemology
Analysis of a 5.03 ct HPHT-grown blue synthetic diamond, the largest ever examined by GIA.
synthetic diamondlargestbluehphtgems
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-1997-synthetic-moissanite-nassau
Synthetic Moissanite: A New Diamond Substitute | Gems & Gemology
Synthetic moissanite is much closer to diamond in overall appearance and heft than any previous diamond imitation; this article reports on how to identify and...
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https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/summer-2018-labnotes-15-carat-hpht-synthetic-diamond
15 Carat HPHT Synthetic Diamond | Gems & Gemology
A synthetic diamond seen in the Carlsbad lab is the largest faceted lab-grown diamond examined by GIA.
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https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/winter-1996-imperial-topaz-brazil-sauer
An Update on Imperial Topaz from the Capao Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil | Gems & Gemology
The Capao mine is one of the oldest and most productive fully mechanized Imperial topaz mines in the historic Ouro Preto area of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2019-geographic-origin-dilemma
The Geographic Origin Dilemma | Gems & Gemology
An overview of the geographic origin complexities facing the gem and jewelry industry today.
geographicorigindilemmagemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research/earrings-popular-history-ancient-to-modern
Books: I Love Those Earrings: A Popular History from Ancient to Modern | Gems & Gemology
Review of I Love Those Earrings: A Popular History from Ancient to Modern, by Jane Merrill with Chris Filstrup
books i love
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-1990-imitation-pearls-hanano0
Majorica Imitation Pearls | Gems & Gemology
The Majorica S.A. product is remarkably similar in appearance to saltwater cultured pearls.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2017-japanese-jadeite-tables
Japanese Jadeite Tables | Gems & Gemology
Examines the sources, color, texture, and chemical composition of jadeite from Japanese deposits.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2016-synthetic-emeralds-richard-nacken-1920s
Synthetic Emeralds Grown by Richard Nacken in the Mid-1920s | Gems & Gemology
Describes the chemical, morphological, and microscopic properties of the first gem-quality synthetic emeralds ever produced, offering a historical perspective...
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2020-gemnews-nephrite-jade-from-multiple-sources
Nephrite Jade from Multiple Sources | Gems & Gemology
Pakistan is an emerging source of green nephrite jade, joining established locations in British Columbia and Siberia.
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https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/summer-1986-four-important-gems-fryer
An Examination of Four Important Gems | Gems & Gemology
Several famous and historical gemstones in the Smithsonian's collection are examined and reported on.
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https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/summer-2015-editorial
The Beauty and Value of Inclusions, Plus Double Stars and Corundum from Tajikistan | Gems & Gemology
We invite gemologists to take a closer look at the astounding beauty and variety of the micro-world of gems.
https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/winter-2014-gemnews-record-prices-at-gem-auctions
Record Prices at Gem Auctions | Gems & Gemology
Auction price records were broken in late 2014 as ultra-wealthy buyers vied for rare, important gemstones.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2017-gemnews-emerald-dealing-afghanistan
Emerald Dealing in Afghanistan | Gems & Gemology
An experienced gem dealer gives an overview of sourcing gem-quality Afghan emeralds.
emeralddealingafghanistangemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-2012-gem-news-international
Fall 2012 Gem News International | Gems & Gemology
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry...
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2000-hpht-treated-type-iia-diamonds-fisher0
Spectroscopic Evidence of GE POL HPHT-Treated Natural Type IIA Diamonds | Gems & Gemology
Results from spectroscopic analyses of GE POL high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) annealed nominally type IIa diamonds are presented, and these spectral...
https://www.gia.edu/JP/gems-gemology/spring-2014-labnotes-large-cvd-synthetic-diamond
Round CVD Synthetic Diamond Over 1 Ct Identified in Hong Kong Lab | Gems & Gemology
Advances in CVD growth technology have resulted in crystals that yield well-proportioned round brilliant cuts.
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2018-microworld-rose-in-demantopid-from-madagascar
Rose in Demantoid from Madagascar | Gems & Gemology
This demantoid garnet was of particular interest for a large inclusion resembling a flower.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2016-suggested-reading-inclusions-emerald0
Suggested Reading on Emeralds and their Inclusions | Gems & Gemology
Suggested Reading on Emeralds and their Inclusions
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https://www.gia.edu/JP/gems-gemology/fall-2014-gemnews-topazolite-in-mexico
First Discovery of Topazolite in Mexico | Gems & Gemology
Reports on the first discovery of fine topazolite garnet crystals in Mexico.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-1981-peridot-san-carlos-koivula
San Carlos Peridot | Gems & Gemology
Marketed throughout the world, San Carlos material is often confused with, and sold as, peridot from localities that are better known and documented.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2000-gem-news-international
Spring 2000 Gem News International | Gems & Gemology
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry...
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-2015-colombian-trapiche-emeralds-recent-advances-understanding-formation
Colombian Trapiche Emeralds: Recent Advances in Understanding Their Formation | Gems & Gemology
Proposes a model for trapiche emerald formation based on petrographic, spectroscopic, and chemical examination.
colombiantrapicheemeraldsrecentadvances
https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/winter-1985-amethyst-arizona-shigley
Amethystine Chalcedony | Gems & Gemology
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2015-labnotes-chemical-analysis-zircon
Chemical Analysis of Zircon | Gems & Gemology
Trace-element analysis is used to identify metamictization, treatment, and growth conditions of zircon.
chemical analysiszircongemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-2017-microworld-quarterly-crystal-barite-fluorite
Quarterly Crystal: Barite in Fluorite | Gems & Gemology
A fluorite specimen hosts two eye-visible, prominent white barite inclusions.
quarterlycrystalbaritefluoritegems
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-1987-yellow-sapphire-nassau
The Seven Types of Yellow Sapphire and Their Stability to Light | Gems & Gemology
The authors determined that there are actually seven types of
https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/summer-2014-editorial
Challenges and Opportunities | Gems & Gemology
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https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/winter-2008-wittelsbach-blue-droschel
The Wittelsbach Blue | Gems & Gemology
This article describes what is known about the Wittelsbach Blue since it was first reported in 1666, and the gemological information released to date on this...
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https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/winter-2000-gem-localities-1990s-shigley
Gem Localities of the 1990s | Gems & Gemology
The 1990s saw growth in gem exploration, production, and marketing worldwide.
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2017-microworld-phenomenal-feldspar-inclusions
New Phenomenal Feldspar from North Carolina with Iridescent Inclusions | Gems & Gemology
A deposit in North Carolina yields potassium feldspar with a phenomenon similar to Australian rainbow lattice sunstone.
north carolinanewphenomenalfeldspar
https://www.gia.edu/book-review-women-jewellery-designers
Book Review: Women Jewellery Designers | Gems & Gemology
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https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/spring-2015-blue-spinel-luc-yen-district-vietnam
Blue Spinel from the Luc Yen District of Vietnam | Gems & Gemology
Offers geological context and gemological characterization of this increasingly popular vivid blue spinel from northeast Vietnam.
luc yen districtblue spinelfrom the
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-1996-identification-black-gem-material-johnson0
Some Gemological Challenges in Identifying Black Opaque Gem Materials | Gems & Gemology
Among the most difficult gems to identify are those that are black and opaque (or nearly so).
gemologicalchallengesidentifying
https://www.gia.edu/JP/gems-gemology/winter-2017-suggested-reading-ruby-chart
Suggested Reading on Rubies and Their Inclusions | Gems & Gemology
Suggested Reading on Rubies and Their Inclusions
suggested readingrubiesinclusionsgemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2016-challenges-cutting-large-gem-opal-rough
The Challenges of Cutting a Large Gem Opal Rough | Gems & Gemology
A first-person account of cutting a 3,019 ct piece of white opal to create a 1,040 ct gem with play-of-color across the surface.
the challengescutting
https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/winter-2009-ruby-sapphire-shor
Ruby and Sapphire Production and Distribution: A Quarter Century of Change | Gems & Gemology
During the past 25 years, the corundum market has been transformed from one of medium to high-priced gems to one that encompasses nearly all price ranges.
ruby and sapphire
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2018-editorial
The Beauty of Natural Green Diamonds | Gems & Gemology
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https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-2016-observations-cvd-grown-synthetic-diamonds-review
Observations on CVD-Grown Synthetic Diamonds: A Review | Gems & Gemology
Explores statistical data and defining characteristics of gem-quality CVD synthetic diamonds examined by GIA since 2003.
synthetic diamondsobservationscvdgrownreview
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/wn13-book-review-italian-fashion-jewelry
Books: Fashion Jewellery: Made In Italy | Gems & Gemology
Chronicles the rise of Italian fashion jewelry from its traditional roots to the visually stunning designs of contemporary artists.
made in italyfashion jewellerybooksgemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/fall-2019-labnotes-laboratory-grown-sapphire-unusual-features
Laboratory-Grown Sapphire with Unusual Features | Gems & Gemology
The Hong Kong lab recently encountered a unique flame-fusion synthetic sapphire containing natural-looking features.
laboratorygrownsapphireunusualfeatures
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2015-gemnews-synthetic-sapphire-diffusion-induced-color-star
Synthetic Sapphire with Diffusion-Induced Color and Star | Gems & Gemology
Diffusion treatment is used to induce color and asterism in a colorless synthetic sapphire.
synthetic sapphirestar gemsdiffusioninducedcolor
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2016-microworld-garnet-inclusion-illusion
Garnet Inclusion Illusion | Gems & Gemology
A quartz double cabochon showcases a garnet placed to imitate an inclusion.
garnetinclusionillusiongemsgemology
https://www.gia.edu/CN/gems-gemology/summer-2014-labnotes-yellow-cvd-synthetic-diamond
Yellow CVD Synthetic Diamond | Gems & Gemology
A Fancy yellow type Ib CVD-grown synthetic diamond undergoes testing at the New York lab.
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