The Latest in Field Gemology from Wim Vertriest: Sapphires and Demantoid Garnets from Northern Madagascar
Learn the latest on Madagascar sapphires and demantoid garnets from Wim Vertriest, GIA Manager of Field Gemology.
New High-Quality Rainbow Moonstone from Madagascar
A new type of transparent moonstone seen in Tucson displays a distinct orange flash effect.
Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Turquoise from Tianhu East, Xinjiang, China
Examines turquoise from northern China and identifies a geographic origin indicator to distinguish it from other Chinese sources.
Guatemalan Jadeite Jade: Rough and Finished
“Ice Jade” from Guatemala
Characterizes a translucent variety of jadeite jade from the Morales mine in Guatemala.
Nanoscale Techniques for Characterizing Gemstone Coatings: A Case Study on Synthetic Moissanite
Provides a basis for analyzing colored coatings on a variety of polished gemstones.
Historical Relics Repurposed into Jewelry
Several jewelry designs incorporated historical artifacts at the Tucson gem shows.
Brazilian Watermelon Tourmaline with Iris Effect
A pair of watermelon tourmaline slices from the Cruzeiro mine displays a rainbow of colors.
Rainbow Rays in Rainbow Lattice Sunstone
Colorful rays of light are observed in an Australian rainbow lattice sunstone.
The Lengthy Vertical Journey of Superdeep Diamonds
Explores the journey of superdeep diamonds to the earth’s surface.
Gemstones and Art
A visit to the Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery uncovers impressive gemstone-related artwork.
Seventh Annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award Winner
A graduate of GIA’s Jewelry Design program in Taiwan is the recipient of the 2023 Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award.
Beryl from Newfoundland, Canada
Beryl and emerald specimens from a recent discovery in Newfoundland are examined at GIA.
CVD with “Ancient Text” Clouds
A CVD-grown diamond exhibits an interesting clarity characteristic.
The Appeal of Non-Nacreous Pearls
Several vendors offered a variety of impressive non-nacreous pearls at the Tucson gem shows.
G&G Features in a Flash: Texas Topaz
Learn about Texas topaz history and geographic origin research.
New and Notable Finds from the GIA Lab: Winter 2023
Discover a bicolor chameleon diamond, a diamond with carbon dioxide, and a pink square inside a diamond.

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