Intarsia Jewelry Box by Nicolai Medvedev and Susan Helmich
Opening day at the AGTA GemFair included the unveiling of the “Treasure Chest II with Blue Boy” intarsia jewelry box.
Historical Relics Repurposed into Jewelry
Several jewelry designs incorporated historical artifacts at the Tucson gem shows.
Pink and Red Epidote in Quartz
“Firework” sprays of hot pink to red epidote crystals are discovered in two rock crystal quartz cabochons.
Guatemalan Jadeite Jade: Rough and Finished
A wide range of Guatemalan jadeite jade in blue, green, and lavender hues was offered at the 22nd Street show in Tucson.
Gemstones and Art
A visit to the Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery uncovers impressive gemstone-related artwork.
Trigon Party on a Diamond
A cluster of trigons is observed on the surface of a 1.01 ct natural diamond.
An Exceptional Cat’s-Eye Emerald
A double cabochon cat’s-eye emerald conjures fond memories for an estate dealer in Tucson.
Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Turquoise from Tianhu East, Xinjiang, China
Examines turquoise from northern China and identifies a geographic origin indicator to distinguish it from other Chinese sources.
Nanoscale Techniques for Characterizing Gemstone Coatings: A Case Study on Synthetic Moissanite
Provides a basis for analyzing colored coatings on a variety of polished gemstones.
“Ice Jade” from Guatemala
Characterizes a translucent variety of jadeite jade from the Morales mine in Guatemala.
CVD with “Ancient Text” Clouds
A CVD-grown diamond exhibits an interesting clarity characteristic.
Seventh Annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award Winner
A graduate of GIA’s Jewelry Design program in Taiwan is the recipient of the 2023 Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award.
Spring 2024 G&G Publication Information
This document provides the publication information for Gems & Gemology
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