Purplish Pink Spinel from Tajikistan: Before and After Cutting
Read MoreThis article describes what is known about the Wittelsbach Blue since it was first reported in 1666, and the gemmological information released to date on this diamond.
Read MoreA recent study compares a specially created model of the Hope diamond with recent computer models of the French Blue to determine if other stones could have resulted from either recutting.
Read MoreGems & Gemology, the professional quarterly of GIA, debuted in 1934
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This article, from the Summer 2009 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemmology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemmology.
Read MoreThis article presents the first complete gemmological characterisation of the historic 128.48 ct Brazilian diamond known as the Star of the South.
Read MoreKnown for their great beauty and rarity, pink diamonds have long been sought after by jewellers, collectors and consumers.
Read MoreOne of the most popular exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution, the stunning Fancy Dark greyish blue Hope diamond was formally graded by GIA’s gem laboratory.
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Red garnets have been mined in the Bohemian Hills of Czechoslovakia since the 16th century.
Read MoreA treatise on the design, display, care and repair of fine gemstones.
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