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Dr E. J. Gübelin Collection Taaffeite
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GIA's Gübelin Gem Project: Various Gems, Taaffeite - Zoisite

Among the collection assembled by Dr Edward Gübelin are a number of uncommon gemstones from many worldwide localities.

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Topaz Journey

Honey yellow. Fiery orange. Cyclamen pink. Icy blue. In warm or cool tones, topaz is a lustrous and brilliant gem

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Topaz with mystery inclusion.
Quarterly Crystal: Mystery in Topaz

A topaz hosting a group of inclusions is examined in the Carlsbad lab.

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Books: Geology of Gem Deposits, Second Edition
Books: Geology of Gem Deposits, Second Edition

Review of Geology of Gem Deposits, Second Edition, by L.A. Groat.

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Summer 2007 Gem News International

A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewellery manufacturing techniques and industry trends.

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This andalusite from Minas Gerais, Brazil weighs 2.87 ct. This image (left) shows direct lighting, which is not ideal for bringing out the transparent gemstone's rich pleochroic colors. Instead, the direct lighting seems to darken the stone and creates
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Photography Tips: A Gem’s Best Face Forward

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.

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Summer 2012 Gem News International

A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewellery manufacturing techniques and industry trends.

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Reactor-Irradiated Green Topaz

Examination of samples of faceted "Ocean green" topaz reveals that this material has been irradiated in a nuclear reactor.

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Summer 1987 G&G Lab Notes

This section, from the Summer 1987 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.

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Winter 1995 G&G Lab Notes

This section, from the Winter 1995 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.

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