Rudolf Dröschel, Jürgen Evers, and Hans Ottomeyer, December 1, 2008
This article describes what is known about the Wittelsbach Blue since it was first reported in 1666, and the gemmological information released to date on this diamond.
Read MoreScott D. Sucher, Stephen W. Attaway, Nancy L. Attaway, and Jeffrey E. Post, March 1, 2010
A recent study compares a specially created model of the Hope diamond with recent computer models of the French Blue to determine if other stones could have resulted from either recutting.
Read MoreScott D. Sucher, September 1, 2009
This study uses both historical information and modern data to create a computer model of the Tavernier Blue, orienting the finished diamond within the original diamond crystal.
Read MoreThomas W. Overton, December 1, 2002
Considerable confusion exists in the trade about the important differences between trademarks and patents.
Read MoreJohn M. King, Thomas M. Moses, December 1, 1998
More than 400 blue diamonds were studied at the GIA Gem Trade Laboratory over several years to reveal additional information about the relationships between their colour, clarity and other gemmological properties.
Read MoreJohn M. King and James E. Shigley, June 1, 2003
The stories behind seven strikingly beautiful rare natural diamonds, united in an exhibit at the Smithsonian, are told here.
Read MoreWilliam E. Boyajian, September 1, 1988
The diamond industry has been buffeted by extreme price volatility during the last decade, unlike any encountered since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
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