G&G eBriefs

G&G eBrief, our monthly e-newsletter, focuses on gemology and gem-related topics. Each issue brings you the latest reports from the GIA Laboratory, global news and trade alerts, practical identification tips, insight into future G&G articles, and upcoming conferences and exhibits worldwide. Starting in January 2010, the G&G eBrief became available exclusively to Gems & Gemology subscribers.

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  • December 2009

    Vol. 1, No. 3
    Featuring: Nanocut plasma-etched diamonds with enhanced fire, update on rubies from Mozambique, and a new find of pink and red tourmaline in Nigeria.


  • November 2009

    Vol. 1, No. 2
    Featuring: Queen conch cultured pearls, a new chalcedony treatment, dyed sillimanite imitation of emerald, and the De Beers “Everlon Love Knot” campaign.


  • October 2009

    Vol. 1, No. 1
    Featuring: Treated-color pink diamonds, treated green turquoise, synthetic emerald sold as rough, and large cat's-eye beryls from India.