Explores an exceptional family of diamonds, referred to as “CLIPPIR” (Cullinan-like, Large, Inclusion-Poor, Pure, Irregular and Resorbed), that formed in a super-deep environment.
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A first-hand look at Colombia’s emerald mines and the cutting and trading industry in Bogotá.
Read MoreDr Evan Smith, Ph.D., GIA research scientist, has dedicated his work to methodically characterising the inclusions found in rare diamonds. In this video presentation recorded at the 2017 JCK Las Vegas show, Smith shares his findings on the unexpected ori
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GIA’s postdoctoral programme gives researchers access to gemmological data, equipment, and rare, unusual and large gems in its laboratories.
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Want to see into the future? Be an eloquent speaker? Defeat spells and enchantments? Such is the lore of the emerald.
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Examines the last two decades’ advances in analysing and understanding the formation of natural diamonds, and their relation to the Earth’s formation.
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