Tumble-polished freeforms of violet chalcedony with orb-like structures from a new find in Ethiopia were on display at GJX.

A dramatic color change is observed in a hackmanite sample with an apatite inclusion.

Examination of a sapphire reveals negative crystals arrayed in an arrow-like pattern.

Various inclusion types are observed in a bright orangy yellow chondrodite.

Examination of alexandrite reveals three phases of matter within a single inclusion suite.

The distinctive orange-to-red “fire

This document provides the publication information for Gems & Gemology

This document provides the publication information for Gems & Gemology

This article, from the Spring 2010 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.

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 illustrates the process of creating a contemporary three-dimensional intarsia sculpture.

“Arab Roots of Gemology—Ahmad ibn Yusuf al Tifaschi’s Best Thoughts on the Best of Stones”; “L’e Meraude: Connais-Sances Actuelles et Prospectives [The Emerald: Current and Prospective Knowledge]”; “The Great Encyclopedia of Precious and Decorative Stones”; “Larousse des Pierres Précieuses”; “Standards & Applications for Diamond Report/Gemstone Report/Test Report”