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Peridot: A Gem with Extraterrestrial Origins

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Phenomenon Resembling Play-of-Color in Sapphire

Subtle tilting of the unheated sapphire revealed a noteworthy phenomenon resembling play-of-color, which is most commonly seen in precious opal.
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The “Matryoshka” Diamond has an internal open cavity.
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Formation of the “Matryoshka” Diamond from Siberia

A freely moving diamond crystal completely enclosed in a diamond from Siberia gets its name from the famous Russian nesting dolls.
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G&G Announces Most Valuable Article Awards

G&G announces the winners of the Dr. Edward J. Gübelin Most Valuable Article Awards for 2019.
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The symbol of medicine, the caduceus (wings on each side of the top of a staff with two snakes intertwined around it) stabbing thru the coronavirus. A garnet sits at the top of the staff.
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A Pin for Coronavirus Health Care Fighters

GIA graduate Franco Valobra creates a commemorative pin to recognize health care workers on the frontline of the coronavirus battle for survival.
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Tucson 2020 Overview

An overview from the 2020 Tucson gem shows.
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Featured Gems

Featured Gem Peridot
Peridot

Found in lava, meteorites, and deep in the earth’s mantle, yellow-green peridot is the extreme gem.
Fancy Color Diamond
Fancy Color Diamond

Dazzling brilliance. Captivating color. These are the planet’s most valued gems.
Diamond
Diamond

Diamonds are among nature’s most precious and beautiful creations.
Emerald Bluish Green Stone
Emerald

Emerald is the bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine.
Featured Gem Citrine
Citrine

Citrine is the transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz.

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