
Brazilian Diamonds: A Historical and Recent Perspective
Recounts the history, geology, and notable localities of diamond mining in Brazil, and outlines plans for future diamond production.

Cultured Pearl Market Update

Ethical and Sustainable Vertical Integration in the Sapphire Market
The recession of 2008 transforms a gem business into a vertically integrated operation.

Fine Gems and Update from Myanmar

An Inside Look at the 2017 Tucson Shows
An overview of the trends reported at the 2017 Tucson gem shows.

Unusual Dark Orangy Red Cordierite
A cordierite with a color not seen in the GIA lab is examined in New York.
Three Faceted Collector Specimens
Three mineral species, not previously seen in the Carlsbad lab, are examined.

The Role of Silicon in the Color of Gem Corundum
Considers the previously unreported but critical impact of silicon on the coloration of gem-quality sapphire.





Pyrope-Spessartine Color-Change Garnet with a High Grossular Component
A color change in rough garnet is observed and plotted in GIA’s Carlsbad lab.

Japanese Jadeite: History, Characteristics, and Comparison with Other Sources
Examines the sources, color, texture, and chemical composition of jadeite from Japanese deposits.

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






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