The gem was named after the young Alexander II, heir apparent to the throne. It caught the country’s attention because its red and green colours mirrored the Imperial Russian flag.
Read MoreSharon Bohannon and Peggy Tsiamis, June 12, 2015
Green gemstones, which can uplift and heal our spirits, have been popular gem choices ever since we began to adorn ourselves with jewellery.
Read MoreTao Hsu, January 25, 2016
All jewellery professionals are familiar with the city of Shenzhen, a global jewellery manufacturing centre and a leader of China’s fast-growing gem and jewellery industry. Join the GIA team as we tour the city and discover more about its leading jewellery brands.
Read MoreJaime Kautsky, May 8, 2015
GIA graduate Niveet Nagpal, president and head designer of Omi Privé, showcases his love of gems and brings them to life in his designs.
Read More, March 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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