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Amber
Amber is nature’s time capsule. This fossilized tree resin contains remnants of life on earth millions of years ago.
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Fluorescence Characteristics of Blue Amber from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Myanmar
Presents a combination of observational and spectroscopic means to separate the three main geographic localities for blue amber, which shows very strong blue fluorescence under sunlight or D65 illumination.
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Characteristics of Hydrothermally Treated Beeswax Amber
Reveals the process for hydrothermal enhancement of amber and the means of detection.
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Headwinds Slow 2019 Vegas Business, Lab-grown Diamonds Proliferate
Decent demand for finished jewelry, but less for loose gems. Plus: Lab-grown diamonds and responsible, sustainable business practices.
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The Amber Room: Born From Vanity, Re-Born From National Pride
The journey of a cultural landmark from Prussia to Russia. The first room is lost to history; the second is reconstructed by the Soviet Union.
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The History and Reconstruction of the Amber Room
Chronicles the history of this cultural landmark, originally assembled for the Prussian king between 1701 and 1714, and its reconstruction by the Soviet Union starting in 1979.
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Plastic Amber Imitation in a Rosary
Examination reveals both amber and Bakelite plastic beads in a rosary submitted for identification.
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Inclusions in Burmese Amber
Examples of Burmese amber specimens with well-preserved inclusions that have become available in recent years.
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Steam-Dyed Amber
Testing identifies a new treatment method as the cause of color in beeswax amber.
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Good Luck Charms
Gems and jewelry are often used as good luck charms because they can evoke power and positivity. Check out these lucky charms used around the world.
Read More34th International Gemmological Conference
A report from the 34th IGC, held in Vilnius, Lithuania in August 2015.
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