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A Gemmological Study of a Collection of Chameleon Diamonds

Chameleon diamonds are among the rarest of gem diamonds.

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Recently discovered and legendary diamonds in the blue/gray/violet color range
Natural-Colour Blue, Grey and Violet Diamonds: Allure of the Deep

Summarises data collected on more than 15,000 natural blue/grey/violet diamonds examined by GIA during the last decade and examines the mechanisms that produce this colour range.

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Fancy Dark brown to Fancy black Marange diamonds
Black Diamonds from Marange (Zimbabwe): A Result of Natural Irradiation and Graphite Inclusions

Characterises a suite of 40 natural brown to black diamonds from this deposit so that they can be distinguished from suspected treated black diamonds.

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Ruby in Diamond

The first substantiated identification of corundum (var. ruby) occurring as an inclusion in natural diamond is presented.

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Famous Diamonds Examined by GIA

An aura of mystery has always surrounded these natural wonders, so it was quite an honour when GIA researchers examined these famous diamonds.

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Pink Diamonds from Australia

The author reports on a sudden influx of natural fancy pink diamonds and their origins.

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CVD-Grown Pink Diamonds

An examination of seven CVD synthetic diamonds with an attractive pink colour.

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Gemesis Laboratory-Created Diamonds

High-quality synthetic diamonds created by the Gemesis Corp. are examined and their gemmological properties are explicated.

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Grading the Hope Diamond

One of the most popular exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution, the stunning Fancy Dark greyish blue Hope diamond was formally graded by GIA’s gem laboratory.

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Treated Fancy Red Diamond

Examines a 2.14 ct oval-cut diamond, graded as Fancy red, whose red colour was produced through a combination of high-presssure, high-temperature (HPHT) treatment and irradiation plus annealing.

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