Burmese Star Peridot
A rare Burmese star peridot cabochon is characterized by a soft four-rayed asterism and extremely fine acicular inclusions.
Sunstone Plagioclase Feldspar from Ethiopia
Advanced analytic techniques are critical for separating Ethiopian feldspar from Oregonian and copper-bearing feldspar with undetermined color origin.
Ethical Gem Fair
A transparent supply chain and the education of artisanal miners were two of the many topics discussed at Tucson’s first Ethical Gem Fair.
Trapiche Gems
The unusual six-rayed trapiche pattern, identified mainly with Muzo emeralds, has also been discovered in Mogok sapphires and Mong Hsu rubies.
Large and Fine Demantoid from Russia
Unusually large top-quality faceted Russian demantoid garnets with the characteristic lovely green to yellowish green color excite attention at the Tucson GJX show.
Third Annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award Winner
A delicate, ethereal necklace depicting a diamond butterfly caught in a gem-studded spider’s web won the third annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation student jewelry design contest.
Nephrite Jade from Multiple Sources
Green nephrite deposits are found at many locations around the globe, with British Columbia, Siberia, and northwestern China as the leading producers.
Dyed Chalcedony Imitation of Chrysocolla-in-Chalcedony
Chrysocolla-in-chalcedony, also known as gem silica or blue chalcedony in Taiwan, is the most valuable chalcedony variety on the Taiwanese market.
Fine-Quality Jadeite Jewelry
Inclusions resembling snowflakes, and hues of many colors, are two characteristics seen in fine-quality jadeite specimens on offer at the Tucson gem show.
G&G Launches Facebook Group
On February 5, 2020, Gems & Gemology launched a Facebook group dedicated to gemology and research published in the journal.
Nigerian Gems and Jewelry
Mina Stones promotes Nigerian gems including rubellite and sapphire as well as reviving traditional skills and symbols in the creation of original jewelry.
Russian Emerald
Untreated Russian emeralds, rarely seen in the market, demonstrate a range of color and degree of fineness.
Carvings from Bali
Picturesque beaches and lush green jungles are not the only attractions that make Bali the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia.
Gem Carvings, Fantasy Cuts, and Master Recutting
This year at the AGTA show, the number of booths selling skillfully carved, fantasy cut, or expertly recut items was noticeably higher than in past years.
Tucson 2020 Overview
In early February, despite the early phase of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Tucson shows were well attended and sales were brisk.
DNA Barcoding and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) of Freshwater Pearls
Freshwater pearls are the subject of GIA’s latest research involving the DNA barcoding and next-generation sequencing of biogenic materials.
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