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Aquamarine
Named after seawater, aquamarine's fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.
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Polymer-Filled Aquamarine
The authors have encountered hundreds of polymer-filled aquamarines in the Chinese jewelry market.
Unusual Growth Zoning in Beryl
A striking aquamarine specimen showed a strongly saturated secondary growth layer.
Flux-Grown Synthetic Beryl Overgrowth
Jewelry Television in Tucson
A look at JTV’s history, current activities, and impact on the industry.
Topaz, Aquamarine, and Other Beryls from Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia
This article presents, for the first time, both gemological and geologic information on topaz, aquamarine, and other beryls from miarolitic pegmatites at Namibia’s historic Klein Spitzkoppe mineral locality.
Spring 2008 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Spring 2008 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Spring 1985 Gem News International
Spring 1987 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Spring 1992 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Fall 2000 Gem News International
Fall 2007 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 2007 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
