Spring 2016 G&G Publication Information
This document provides the publication information for Gems & Gemology
Unusual Dark Orangy Red Cordierite
A cordierite with a color not seen in the GIA lab is examined in New York.
100 ct Cuprite with Malachite Inclusions
A large faceted cuprite is examined at the Carlsbad laboratory.
Fracture-Filled Diamonds Detected in Mounted Jewelry
The Mumbai laboratory reports on a jewelry submission containing fracture-filled diamonds.
A Rare Friedelite
The Carlsbad laboratory reports on a rare submission of orangy red translucent friedelite.
An Unconventional Bead Cultured Saltwater Pearl
A semi-baroque saltwater nacreous pearl presents identification challenges in the Mumbai laboratory.
“Bamboo Forest” in Colombian Emerald
Dense tube inclusions in emerald create a scene reminiscent of a tranquil bamboo forest.
Blooming Bouquet: Thin Films in Russian Emerald
Colorful thin film inclusions are captured within a Russian emerald carving.
Fingerprint Pattern on a “Hammered” Pearl’s Surface
Spiral patterns of nacre platelets observed on the surface of a non-bead cultured pearl are reminiscent of fingerprints.
Mannardite in Quartz
Fibrous mannardite crystals are observed in three colorless quartz samples.
Quarterly Crystal: β-Quartz Morphology in Beryl
An aquamarine crystal from Pakistan contains a pseudomorphic quartz inclusion.
Known Non-Nacreous Non-Bead Cultured Pearls and Similar Unknown Pearls of Likely Cultured Origin from Pinctada maxima
Sea Urchin–Like 3D Radial Fissures in a Heated Mong Hsu Ruby
Examination of a 1.34 ct ruby reveals a unique inclusion formed during heat treatment.
Characterization of “Orange Peel” Surface Microstructure of White Nephrite from Russia: A Unique Pseudomorph Pattern
Examines correlations between surface microstructures and the orange peel effect in Russian white nephrite, proposing a formation model and revealing distinctive microfeatures specific to the material.
Al Gilbertson Receives Robert M. Shipley Award
GIA’s Al Gilbertson receives the American Gem Society’s highest honor.
Susan Jacques Receives Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement
GIA’s president and CEO Susan Jacques is honored with the Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement.
New Edition of Tillander’s Diamond Cuts in Historic Jewellery 1381–1910
An updated edition of Herbert Tillander’s book is now available.
Fuchsite-Bearing Dolomite Aggregate as a New Jadeite Imitation
A snuff bottle submitted to TULAB as jadeite jade is identified as a dolomite aggregate with fuchsite.
2026 Sinkankas Symposium: Gems and Minerals of Burma (Myanmar)
The date and topic of the 2026 Sinkankas Symposium is announced.
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