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Jewelry Television in Tucson
A look at JTV’s history, current activities, and impact on the industry.
Spring 2006 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.
Spring 2008 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Spring 2008 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Spring 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.

Multi-Generation Cutting Family from Idar-Oberstein
Alexander Arnoldi explains the strategy of Arnoldi International and provides an update on some new high-quality materials.
Topaz, Aquamarine, and Other Beryls from Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia
This article presents, for the first time, both gemological and geologic information on topaz, aquamarine, and other beryls from miarolitic pegmatites at Namibia’s historic Klein Spitzkoppe mineral locality.
Summer 1998 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.
Summer 1989 Gem News International

Flux-Grown Synthetic Beryl Overgrowth

Ancient Tourmaline and Beryl from Afghanistan
Examination of a large private collection of beads and carvings from antique excavations, assembled in the 1970s by a collector in Afghanistan.









