Nathan Renfro, July 31, 2015
A sphere with unusual phosphorescence is seen in the Carlsbad laboratory.
Read MorePhil York, October 17, 2013
Analysis reveals blue lead glass filling in a sapphire that has an overall green bodycolour as a result of the filling’s combination with natural yellow colour.
Read MoreTara Allen and Amy Cooper, October 17, 2013
A fingerprint pattern, possibly left by human skin oils during the assembly process, is observed in natural turquoise beads.
Read MoreMarch 1, 1991
This section, from the Spring 1991 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
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