Chatoyant Quartz/Tourmaline Doublet
A unique doublet displaying a yellowish chatoyant sheen is examined by the Tokyo lab.
Large Faceted Gahnospinel
Advanced testing helps to identify the largest gahnospinel seen at any GIA laboratory.
Low-Fe, High-V Color-Change Burmese Sapphire
The Carlsbad lab identifies a color-change Burmese sapphire with a unique chemistry profile.
CVD Layer Grown on Natural Diamond
A composite of synthetically grown and natural diamond was recently identified by the Carlsbad laboratory.
Faint Green HPHT Synthetic Diamonds
Faint green HPHT synthetic diamonds recently submitted to the Carlsbad lab owe their color to high concentrations of nickel.
Freshwater Bead-Cultured Pearls with Multiple Features of Interest
GIA’s Hong Kong laboratory examines a freshwater bead-cultured pearl necklace possessing several interesting features.
Paraíba-Like Synthetic Sapphire
Two flame-fusion synthetic sapphires with a Paraíba-like color are examined at GIA’s Carlsbad lab.
The Largest Diamond Ever Discovered in North America
GIA examines a 552.7 ct diamond from the Diavik mine in Canada.