One of these contributors (PG) recently acquired a 3.91 ct drop-shaped cabochon, purchased in India as a Larimar imitation, that consisted of a ceramic material.

An overview of previous red-to-violet garnet classification schemes and a proposal for a new one.

An examination of the term used to describe a sapphire the color of a lotus blossom.

This section, from the Summer 1997 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.

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.

“The Pearl Book: The Definitive Buying Guide—How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Pearls”; “Gemstones of Brazil: Geology and Occurrences”; “Encyclopedia of Mineral Names”; “Proceedings of the Sixth International Kimberlite Conference”

This section, from the Summer 1998 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.

“The Complete Handbook for Gemstone Weight Estimation”; “Gemmologist’s Compendium, 7th Edition”; “Christmas Jewelry”; “Glossary of Mineral Synonyms”; “The Photo-Atlas of Minerals”; “Mani-Mala, or A Treatise on Gems”; “Edelsteine: Symbole der Schönheit und der Macht (Gemstones: Symbols of Beauty and Power)”;

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.

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.

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.

This article, from the Summer 1985 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.