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Winter 2004, Volume 40, Issue 4

EDITORIAL

First GIA Gemological Research Conference p.283

FEATURE ARTICLES

The Creation of a Magnificent Suite of Peridot Jewelry: From the Himalayas to Fifth Avenue p.288-p.302
Robert E. Kane
An Updated Chart on the Characteristics of HPHT-Grown Synthetic Diamonds p.303-p.313
James E. Shigley, Christopher M. Breeding, and Andy Hsi-Tien Shen

NOTES AND NEW TECHNIQUES

A New Method for Detecting Be Diffusion¿Treated Sapphires: Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) p.314-p.322
Michael S. Krzemnicki, Henry A. Hänni, and Roy A. Walters

REGULAR FEATURES

Lab Notes p.323-p.333
Featured Lab Note: "Magnetic" Natural Pink Diamond p.324-p.325
Gem News International p.334-p.357
Featured Gem News International: Sapphires from Afghanistan and Pakistan p.343-p.344
Featured Gem News International: Sapphires from Baffin Island, Canada p.344-p.345
Book Reviews p.359-p.361
Gemological Abstracts p.362-p.368

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