International Jewellery Kobe 2024
An overview of one of the premier international jewelry trade shows in western Japan.
Pearls Marketed as “Venezuelan Pearls”
GIA’s Mumbai laboratory reports on a study of 988 reportedly “Venezuelan pearls.”
GIA Student Design Showcase
A GIA student from the London campus receives recognition for a necklace design featuring baroque pearls, diamonds, and light pink garnets.
Brown Zoning in Diamond
Strong linear brown zoning is observed in a Fancy Dark yellow-brown diamond.
Rainbow-Colored Partially Healed Fissure in Blue Sapphire
An iridescent partially healed fissure is observed in a blue sapphire from Sri Lanka.
A Minute Foraminifera Shell in a Natural Non-Nacreous Black Pearl
Reports on the study of a foraminifera shell discovered in a pearl reportedly from a Pinctada radiata mollusk.
Fall 2024 G&G Publication Information
This document provides the publication information for Gems & Gemology
Fashioned Queen Conch Shell Bead
A Queen conch shell bead is submitted for pearl identification to the Mumbai laboratory.
Written Characters in Black Opal
Play-of-color patches in black opal display interesting written character patterns.