Thomas M. Moses, Mary L. Johnson, September 1, 2004
The GIA diamond cut grading system described here includes the components of brightness, fire, scintillation, polish and symmetry, as well as weight and durability concerns, into a single overall grade for cut quality for standard round brilliants.
Read MoreBrendan M. Laurs, Thomas W. Overton
This article, from the Summer 2009 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemmology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemmology.
Read MoreDeborah Dupont Martin, June 1, 1987
A treatise on the design, display, care and repair of fine gemstones.
Read MoreLaurence S. Krashes, March 1, 1983
An overview of some of the most fabulous and famous diamonds that Harry Winston has known.
Read MoreMenahem Sevdermish, Alan R. Miciak, March 1, 1998
this article reviews the rise of the modern diamond cutting industry in India and its impact on the world diamond trade
Read MoreKenneth Scarratt and Russell Shor, June 1, 2006
Eight decades after the Cullinan diamond was mined, a team of gemmologists examined the two famous gems that were created from it to become part of the Crown Jewels of England.
Read MoreIchiro Sunagawa, Toshikazu Yasuda, December 1, 1998
With the information from a combination of tools now available, the sophisticated gemmologist can fingerprint a given stone.
Read MoreJ. Mark Ebert, March 1, 1983
An overview of the jewellery produced during the Art Deco period.
Read MoreSally A. Thomas, March 1, 1987
A review of mid-20th century jewellery styles.
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