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The Very Deep Origin of the World’s Biggest Diamonds

Explores an exceptional family of diamonds, referred to as “CLIPPIR” (Cullinan-like, Large, Inclusion-Poor, Pure, Irregular and Resorbed), that formed in a super-deep environment.

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23.16 carat pink diamond unearthed from the Williamson Mine in Tanzania. Image courtesy of Petra Diamonds.
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The Unexpected Origins of Big Diamonds

Dr Evan Smith, Ph.D., GIA research scientist, has dedicated his work to methodically characterising the inclusions found in rare diamonds. In this video presentation recorded at the 2017 JCK Las Vegas show, Smith shares his findings on the unexpected ori

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Evan Smith studies images of diamond inclusions on a computer.
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Postdoctoral Programme Gives Scientists Access to Rare Research Opportunities

GIA’s postdoctoral programme gives researchers access to gemmological data, equipment, and rare, unusual and large gems in its laboratories.

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Recent Advances in Understanding the Geology of Diamonds

Examines the last two decades’ advances in analysing and understanding the formation of natural diamonds, and their relation to the Earth’s formation.

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