Arizona’s scenic desert and mountain landscape is the perfect backdrop for a modern Wild West road trip in search of gem and mineral treasures.
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Circumnavigate the boreal reaches of the globe to explore gems from polar regions.
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All jewellery professionals are familiar with the city of Shenzhen, a global jewellery manufacturing centre and a leader of China’s fast-growing gem and jewellery industry. Join the GIA team as we tour the city and discover more about its leading jewellery brands.
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Peridot and uncommon green gems were the theme of the 12th annual Sinkankas Symposium.
Read MoreThe stony-iron meteorites known as pallasites are famed for the areas of yellowish green olivines they contain.
Read MoreThis little-known source of gem-quality peridot, located in southwestern New Mexico, produces small but brilliant gems.
Read MoreChinese peridot is similar to peridots from other localities.
Read MoreChina has identified many deposits with significant potential to produce gemstones; various species are discussed.
Read MoreMarketed throughout the world, San Carlos material is often confused with, and sold as, peridot from localities that are better known and documented.
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