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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Everyone would agree that exposure and focus are the most critical aspects to consider when photographing gems or jewellery. But there are two other practices that take this kind of photography even further: lighting and positioning of the gem or jewel. The first component ensures a successful photograph. The second makes a picture interesting – or even compelling.
Read MoreExamination of samples of faceted "Ocean green" topaz reveals that this material has been irradiated in a nuclear reactor.
Read MoreFaceted colourless topaz containing acicular inclusions has been offered for sale as "rutilated" topaz.
Read MoreA treatise on the design, display, care and repair of fine gemstones.
Read MoreA review of the various techniques in use today to change colourless topaz to a variety of hues.
Read MoreLarge quantities of colourless topaz are currently being treated by gamma irradiation to turn them blue.
Read MoreFrom the Summer 1991 issue of Gems & Gemmology, a summary of important gemmology-related articles published in other journals.
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