Tourmalines have a very complex chemical composition, and more than a dozen mineral species are recognised within this group.
Read MoreTourmalines come in a wide variety of exciting colours. In fact, tourmaline has one of the widest colour ranges of any gem species, occurring in various shades of virtually every hue.
Read MoreBetty Sue King shares her expertise at chapter meetings, on pearl trips and with donations to the Tucson auctions – all in support of the GIA alumni.
Read MoreEconomists are recognising that the decline in middle-class purchasing power is directly affecting some consumer products – including jewellery.
Read MoreRebecca Buys, GG, with a fulfilling career as a designer and appraiser, guides GIA alumni opportunities in San Diego, California.
Read MoreDe Beers holds largest cycle (sight) in more than two years. Luxury sales have begun to rise again after a negative year.
Read MoreKaryna Sena, a third-generation gem and jewellery professional, infuses the rich tapestry of Brazil – and her joie de vivre – in each of her designs.
Read MoreA treatise on the design, display, care and repair of fine gemstones.
Read MoreFrom the Summer 1991 issue of Gems & Gemmology, a summary of important gemmology-related articles published in other journals.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, gem cutting was a strict craft bound by centuries of tradition. Then Bernd Munsteiner (b. 1943) invented the fantasy cut.
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