Characterises the akoya cultured pearls produced on the eastern shoreline of Australia using native Pinctada imbricata fucata molluscs.
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Collectors from around the world descended on Christie's Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence auction of the jewels from the Al-Thani Collection on 19 June.
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John Latendresse is known as the father of American cultured pearls. He was also a great natural pearl collector and left his family a remarkable natural pearl collection. The Latendresse family is well recognised in the American pearl industry and has long supported GIA pearl research. Come with us to revisit this family and their pearl collection.
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G&G Brief presents an overview of the content of the Autumn 2015 issue of Gems & Gemology.
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The past decade saw some impressive discoveries of diamonds and coloured stones.
Read MoreLearn more about pearl species, localities and growth, along with definitions for the 7 Pearl Value Factors™ and the terminology GIA uses to describe your pearl.
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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.
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G&G Brief presents an overview of the content of the Summer 2015 issue of Gems & Gemology.
Read MoreChinese freshwater cultured pearls (FWCPs) are assuming a growing role at major gem and jewellery fairs, and in the market at large.
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The history of Baja California has been closely tied to the exploitation of pearls since the 16th century.
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