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Winter 2003, Volume 39, Issue 4


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Within the beryl group, two of the rarest gem materials are red beryl and the new mineral pezzottaite, both of which are featured in this issue. The article by Shigley et al. presents an update on the only known commercial occurrence of gem-quality red beryl in the world: the Ruby Violet (or Red Beryl) mine in Utah’s Wah Wah Mountains. Shown here is a unique suite of red beryl jewelry designed and manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels. From left to right: the ring contains a 3.36 ct red beryl; the bracelet contains a 3.27 ct red beryl; the red beryl in the pendant is 4.25 ct; and the red beryl in the earrings, 0.95 and 0.92 ct. Red beryls courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels and Nese Aiumu, South American Imports, Seattle, Washington. Diamonds (D-E color, VVS clarity) supplied by Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo © GIA and Harold & Erica Van Pelt.

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