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Garnet
Garnets are a set of closely related minerals forming a group, with gemstones in almost every color.
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Large Namibian Demantoid Garnet
The Green Dragon mine yields exceptional demantoid, including a round brilliant seen at Tucson’s GJX show.
Fine Tsavorite and Spinel
Exceptional stones are recirculated and new production is showcased at the AGTA show in Tucson.
Fine Corundum, Demantoid Garnet
Insight into the markets for ruby, sapphire, emerald, and other colored gems.
Ginger Garnet, “Fancy” Tanzanite
Garnets and a wide variety of tanzanite at the Tucson gem shows.
Tsavorite Garnet and Mahenge Red Spinel
A discussion of the current demand for tsavorite and spinel in today’s market.
First Discovery of Topazolite in Mexico
Reports on the first discovery of fine topazolite garnet crystals in Mexico.
Demantoid Garnet Fossil Pseudomorphs
In these two extremely rare specimens, demantoid garnet replaced coral and gastropod fossils.
Summer 2012 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Winter 2010 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Update on Ametrine from the Yuruty Mine, Bolivia
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Winter 2009 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Purplish Pink Spinel from Tajikistan: Before and After Cutting
In November 2008, the Bangkok laboratory was fortunate to have an opportunity to briefly examine seven stones that the client had faceted from this parcel.
