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Perfect shining spheres. Lustrous baroque forms. Seductive strands, warm to the touch. Pearls are simply and purely organic.
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Exceptional Gem Artistry in Sunstone, Rutilated Quartz, and Beryl – Tucson 2014
Stunning examples of gem cutting and design from the GJX Show in Tucson, Arizona.
Red Beryl – Tucson 2014
Red beryl, mined from Utah and displayed in both loose form and in suites of jewelry, were seen at the AGTA show in Tucson.
Cultured Pearl Market Update – Tucson 2014
Cultured pearl market update from the 2014 gem shows in Tucson, Arizona.
Fine Corundum, Paraíba Tourmaline, and Alexandrite – Tucson 2014
Updates on the corundum, paraíba tourmaline, and alexandrite markets from the 2014 gem shows in Tucson, Arizona.
Natural-Color Tanzanite and Yellow Sapphire – Tucson 2014
Fine unheated tanzanite, untreated yellow sapphire, and heated pink zircon on display at GJX in Tucson.
Assembled “Pearl” Filled with Wire
Microradiography reveals wire fillings within a “pearl” created from two separate specimens.
Polymer-Impregnated Aventurine Quartz, a New Imitation of “Ice Jade”
A bangle, thought to be jadeite jade, is revealed by laboratory testing to be polymer-impregnated aventurine quartz.
“Gran Dama” Brooch Featuring Large Melo Pearl
The centerpiece of this brooch is a 98.67 ct Melo pearl, believed to be one of the world's largest.
Enormous South Sea Cultured Pearl Filled with Cultured Pearls
An unusually large cultured pearl was filled with multiple cultured pearls, perhaps after the emergence of an original single-bead nucleus.
Natural Pearls from Australian Pinctada Maxima
Explores the fascinating history of natural pearling in Australian waters and examines the properties that might help distinguish these natural pearls from those that are accidentally produced during the culturing process.
Winter 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.
