
Ruby and Sapphire from Muling, China
An emerging corundum deposit in northeastern China is discussed.

“Star of David” Spinel Twin Crystal with Multiphase Inclusions from Mogok
A rare spinel, featuring a Star of David pattern and multiphase inclusions, is examined in Bangkok.

Red Cordierite from Madagascar (英語)
The gemological properties of the first documented occurrence of red cordierite, from Madagascar, are examined.



マダガスカル、アンドラノンダンボ近郊の新しい鉱床から産出されたブルーサファイア (英語)
A recent rush in Madagascar yields new sapphire production.

Hydrophane Opal Treatment
An opal rough is immersed in water and treated with oil and Opticon to observe effects on transparency and play-of-color.

Diamond Inclusion with Radiation Halo
A diamond’s inclusion, with a radiation stain shaped like a halo, is found to be monazite.

Afghan Emerald, Tajik Ruby, and Clarity-Enhanced Tourmaline
Updates on Afghan and Tajik materials, as well as treatment options to improve the clarity of various types of tourmaline.Updates on Afghan and Tajik materials, as well as treatment options to improve the clarity of various types of tourmaline.

Fordite from the Corvette Assembly Plant
Freeform fordite accumulated from a now-defunct method of painting automobiles was on display at Tucson.
GILC 2016
A report from the International Colored Gemstone Association’s Gemstone Industry & Laboratory Conference (GILC), held in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2016.

Rare Emerald from China and Pink Sapphire from Sri Lanka
An emerald from a largely unexplored Chinese deposit is seen at Tucson, along with a pink sapphire recut after removal from a necklace.

Wheel of Light’s Mesmerizing Optics
A closer look at the Spectrum award-winning pendant from Nature’s Geometry.

Shrinkage “Footprint” in Rose Quartz
A debris pattern within a rose quartz’s fracture resembles a dinosaur’s footprint.

A Fantastic Display of Phase Changes in a Sapphire’s Fluid Inclusion
Phase changes illustrate the temperature and pressure conditions in the fluid inclusion system of a Sri Lankan sapphire.

「Imperial Flame(インペリアル・フレイム)」トパーズのカッティング
宝石アーティスト Alexander Kreis氏が、トパーズ結晶の原石を宝石カッティングの傑作へと変貌させます。



原産地への探究心:ミャンマー
GIAフィールドジェモロジストとともにエキゾチックなミャンマーのモゴックへ行く真の宝石採掘の冒険へどうぞ。 この伝説的な原産地は「ルビーの谷」と呼ばれていますが、他の様々な宝石も産出しています。

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