“Boomerang” Inclusion in a Rough Topaz
A unique twinned crystal inclusion resembles a boomerang in a rough topaz.
Natural Diamond with Extensive Network of Etch Channels
Numerous etch channels are observed in a 5.19 ct type IIa natural diamond.
Large Diamond Inclusion in Diamond
A fascinating diamond crystal inclusion displaying a transparent, ghost-like appearance is identified in a Faint green diamond.
Natural Radioactivity in Select Serpentinite-Related Nephrite Samples: A Comparison with Dolomite-Related Nephrite
Uses gamma-ray spectrometry to directly measure internal radioactivity in green nephrite from deposits in Poland, Russia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Diamonds from Guyana, Ekanite from Sri Lanka, a New Amber Source in Vietnam, and More...
An overview of the Summer 2022 Gems & Gemology content.
A Large Aquamarine with Unusual Etch Features from Xinjiang, China
Unique natural etch pattern and dissolution cavities are observed in a large aquamarine crystal.
Brilliance Exhibit at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
A glimpse at the rare gems recently on display at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels exhibit.
Unusual Cat’s-Eye Omphacite Fei Cui Jade
A unique jade cabochon with vivid green bodycolor and pronounced chatoyancy is examined at a lab in Shanghai.
Smithsonian’s Great American Diamonds Exhibit
Two impressive diamonds from Arkansas and Colorado are featured in the Great American Diamonds exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
The Big Find: Celebrating 50 Years of Maine Tourmaline
The historic discovery of a Maine tourmaline source is celebrated through jewelry designs featuring gems unearthed 50 years ago.
Unusual Glass-and-Quartz Triplet Imitation of Emerald
An extremely convincing imitation of emerald is examined in Beijing.
A Zircon with Strong Photochromic Effect
Photochromic zircon shows significant color change from medium light greenish blue to very dark yellowish green.
A Gemological and Spectroscopic Study with Mobile Instruments of “Emeralds” from the Coronation Crown of Napoleon III
An examination of 45 gems from the coronation crown of Napoleon III, using nondestructive mobile spectroscopic and gemological testing methods.
The Type IIb De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond
GIA’s New York laboratory reports on a 15.10 ct Fancy Vivid blue cut-cornered rectangular step cut named the De Beers Cullinan Blue diamond.
The Shape of Ekanite
Discusses the unusual surface characteristics of ekanite from secondary deposits in Sri Lanka.
Characteristics of Newly Discovered Amber from Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Offers the first detailed summary of amber from the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc and a comparison with Baltic, Dominican, and Burmese material.
GIA Alumni Collective
GIA’s new Alumni Collective connects graduates around the world to foster success in the gem and jewelry industry.
Rare Orange Benitoite
The Carlsbad laboratory reports on a large and exceptionally rare example of bright orange benitoite.
A Reported Cassis Pearl from Key West, Florida
A unique Cassis pearl discovered in the early 1960s is examined at the Carlsbad laboratory.