


A Synthetic Diamond Overgrowth on a Natural Diamond

Dyed Yellow Beaded Freshwater Cultured Pearls Imitating South Sea Cultured Pearls
A yellow cultured pearl necklace is compared to the work of a producer specializing in freshwater pearls of all colors.

Quarterly Crystal: Molybdenite Phantoms in Quartz
Raman analysis identifies unusual inclusions in quartz.

Sapphires from Northern Ethiopia
A new source of sapphires is found in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.

Partially Hollow Tridacna Blister Pearls with Shells Attached
Blister pearls attached to shells are seen in both the Bangkok and New York laboratories.

Diamond with Unusual Fluorescence Distribution
A submission to the New York lab yields an unexpected reaction to long-wave UV radiation.


Christmas Tree–Shaped Internal Feature In Diamond
A laser manufacturing remnant in a Fancy yellow diamond creates a unique specimen.



GIA发现覆合钻石
Analysis of a diamond graded Fancy blue revealed a CVD synthetic overgrowth on natural diamond.

Book Review: Ruby & Sapphire: A Gemologist’s Guide
Review of Ruby & Sapphire: A Gemologist’s Guide

Colorful Chatoyant Glass
A devitrified glass reminiscent of Victoria Stone is seen during the Tucson gem shows.

春天的 2017年拍卖更新: 有史以来最昂贵的宝石和其他记录
The spring 2017 auction season saw two important price records fall and solid, if not rising, prices for top gems across the board.


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