William Ruser: The Jeweler Who Charmed Hollywood
A new book chronicling the life of “Jeweler to the Stars” William Ruser is available now.
Update on Inclusion Scenes in Mozambican Rubies
GIA researchers identify zircon inclusions in several Mozambican ruby samples, potentially impacting origin determination criteria used for sources of East Africa ruby.
Phenomenal Emeralds from Chitral, Pakistan
GIA’s Bangkok laboratory encounters two phenomenal gems while examining a parcel of emeralds from Pakistan.
Beryl from Newfoundland, Canada
Beryl and emerald specimens from a recent discovery in Newfoundland are examined at GIA.
Unusual Aquamarine–White Beryl
An interesting bicolor beryl specimen composed of aquamarine and white beryl reportedly from Bahia, Brazil, is examined.
Gold Granulation by Zaffiro
One-of-a-kind gold granulation jewelry by Zaffiro was featured in the AGTA designer showroom.
Ukrainian Pegmatitic Heliodor and Topaz
Topaz and beryl from the Volyn deposit in Ukraine were popular offerings at this year’s Tucson shows.
Out of Our Mines
An impressive variety of American stones, including turquoise and variscite, was offered by Out of Our Mines at the AGTA show.
Unique Sphalerite from Spain
A one-of-a-kind sphalerite is faceted to highlight its distinct regions of iron distribution.
Thirty Years Later: “The Royal Tapestry” Revisited
Members of the Piat family gather at the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum in Tucson to see “The Royal Tapestry” for the first time.
Patania Jewelry
A look at the diverse jewelry designs from four generations of the Patania family.
Precious Opal from Pedro II, Brazil
A look at the variety of rough and finished Brazilian opal offered by Prime Gems at the GJX show.
Blue Opal from Chile
An ocean blue variety of opal from Chile was introduced at the 22nd Street show in Tucson.
Morganite from Blue Star Gems
An extraordinary 236.27 ct morganite from Madagascar stands out at the GJX show.
New High-Quality Rainbow Moonstone from Madagascar
A new type of transparent moonstone seen in Tucson displays a distinct orange flash effect.
Intarsia Jewelry Box by Nicolai Medvedev and Susan Helmich
Opening day at the AGTA GemFair included the unveiling of the “Treasure Chest II with Blue Boy” intarsia jewelry box.
Historical Relics Repurposed into Jewelry
Several jewelry designs incorporated historical artifacts at the Tucson gem shows.
Guatemalan Jadeite Jade: Rough and Finished
A wide range of Guatemalan jadeite jade in blue, green, and lavender hues was offered at the 22nd Street show in Tucson.
Gemstones and Art
A visit to the Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery uncovers impressive gemstone-related artwork.
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