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Heat Treating Corundum: The Bangkok Operation

An overview of the potential effects that heat treatment can have on corundum.

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Heat Treating Ruby and Sapphire: Technical Aspects

A review of heat treatment methods available for use on natural or synthetic corundum.

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Gemstone Enhancement and its Detection in the 2000s
Gemstone Enhancement and its Detection in the 2000s

Advances in technology and increased demand for lower-priced gem materials contributed to the proliferation of new treatments throughout the first decade of the 2000s.

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Ruby and Sapphire Production and Distribution: A Quarter Century of Change
Ruby and Sapphire Production and Distribution: A Quarter Century of Change

During the past 25 years, the corundum market has been transformed from one of medium to high-priced gems to one that encompasses nearly all price ranges.

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