Unusual Glass-and-Quartz Triplet Imitation of Emerald
A Zircon with Strong Photochromic Effect
“Boomerang” Inclusion in a Rough Topaz
"The Ethics of Jewelry" at MetFridays
A summary of “The Ethics of Jewelry” panel, held at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on January 25, 2019.
Inclusions in Natural, Treated, Synthetic, and Imitation Opal
Provides a visual guide to the internal features of natural, treated, synthetic, and imitation opal.
History of Emerald Mining in the Habachtal Deposit of Austria, Part II
The finale of a two-part series on the mining history of Austrian emerald deposits in the Habachtal region.
Large and Fine Demantoid from Russia
Unusually large top-quality faceted Russian demantoid garnets with the characteristic lovely green to yellowish green color excite attention at the Tucson GJX show.
History of the Chivor Emerald Mine, Part I (1880–1925): From Rediscovery to Early Production
Chronicles developments at the Chivor emerald mine in Colombia between 1880 and 1925, based on archival records.
Gem Topaz from the Schneckenstein Crag, Saxony, Germany: Mineralogical Characterization and Luminescence
Characterizes yellow topaz from this historical source, with particular emphasis on its photo luminescence behavior.
Demantoid Garnet with Giant Fluid Inclusion
The First Identified Non-Nacreous Beaded Cultured Pearl

“Electronic Device” in an Atypical Bead Cultured Pearl
GIA’s Hong Kong laboratory looks at a new radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology for tracking cultured pearls.

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