

Fall 2019 G&G: Gem Art of the Taj Mahal, Fancy White and Black Diamonds, and Unique Inclusions in Thai Corundum
An overview of the Fall 2019 Gems & Gemology content.

《宝石与宝石学》(Gems & Gemology) 2019 年秋季刊展示泰姬陵的宝石艺术
加利福尼亚州卡尔斯巴德 — 2019 年 11 月 18 日 –《宝石与宝石学》(Gems & Gemology) 2019 年秋季刊将宝石的科学和美丽相结合,充满了耀眼的图像和详细的研究。





Possible Natural Abalone Shell Blister
An intriguing item was sent by KC Bell to GIA’s Carlsbad laboratory for examination.

Resin Imitation Ivory with a Pseudo “Engine-Turned” Structure
Resin materials marketed as imitation ivory were recently acquired by a GIA gemologist.

Cobalt-Coated Sapphire
The New York lab recently identified a sapphire entirely covered with a cobalt coating to enhance its blue color.

Faceted Diamond Octahedron with a Remarkable Stellate Cloud Inclusion
A remarkable inclusion scene in diamond is showcased by an unconventional cutting style.

Laboratory-Grown Sapphire with Unusual Features
The Hong Kong laboratory recently examined a 14.36 ct pink-orange cushion mixed-cut specimen.

Large Laboratory-Grown Star Ruby and Sapphire
The Tokyo lab received two unusually large laboratory-grown star corundum for examination.

Iolite-Sunstone Intergrowth and Inclusions
At the GIA Carlsbad laboratory, the authors recently examined a cabochon of “bloodshot” iolite (containing red, eye-visible platelets of hematite) intergrown with a sunstone.

Quarterly Crystal: “Ball Bearing” in Quartz
Quartz crystals with three-phase fluid inclusions from the Jinkouhe mine in the Sichuan Province of China have been sold for many years at gem and mineral shows such as those held annually in Tucson, Arizona.

New Find of Deep Blue Aquamarine from Nasarawa State in Nigeria
Nigerian aquamarine with exceptionally deep and saturated color also displays unusually strong pleochroism.

Artificial Glass Imitating Blue Amber
Artificial glass, a low-cost material, is capable of simulating any gemstone owing to its range of appearances (bodycolor, transparency, and phenomena).

Dendritic Inclusions of Thorianite in Heated Blue Sapphire
Recently, a 2.05 ct blue sapphire was sent to Guild Gem Laboratories for identification.

Gemstone Portrait Artist Angie Crabtree
The 2019 AGTA show in Tucson featured the work of a gemstone portrait artist.

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