Among the collection assembled by Dr Edward Gübelin are a number of uncommon gemstones from many worldwide localities.
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Read MoreCircumnavigate the boreal reaches of the globe to explore gems from polar regions.
Read MoreGem-quality peridot is occasionally found as mantle xenoliths within basalts near Pozzomaggiore.
Read MoreAll 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.
Read MoreChina has identified many deposits with significant potential to produce gemstones; various species are discussed.
Read MoreThe stony-iron meteorites known as pallasites are famed for the areas of yellowish green olivines they contain.
Read MoreMarketed throughout the world, San Carlos material is often confused with, and sold as, peridot from localities that are better known and documented.
Read MorePeridot and uncommon green gems were the theme of the 12th annual Sinkankas Symposium.
Read MoreChinese peridot is similar to peridots from other localities.
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