Presents the gemological and spectroscopic properties of a suite of synthetic diamonds grown by AOTC using high pressure and high temperature.

Examines China’s eminent role in the gem and jewelry industry, as a manufacturer and a consumer market, and its impact on the global trade.

Documents a series of visits to Myanmar in search of exceptionally bright pinkish red spinels possessing no dark tones.

A study of the nacre and the cavity of a large Pinctada maxima cultured pearl yields a theory on the specimen’s formation.

A bangle, thought to be jadeite jade, is revealed by laboratory testing to be polymer-impregnated aventurine quartz.

Overview and commentary on the 2013 InColor article “Blue Sapphires and Beryllium: ‘An Unfinished World Quest.’”

An overview of the 2014 gem shows in Tucson, Arizona.

A review of the new edition of Gem Identification Made Easy by Antoinette Matlins.

Overview and commentary on the 2013 Journal of Gemmology article “Synthetic alexandrites grown by the HOC method in Russia: Internal features related to the growth technique and colorimetric investigation.”

Advances in CVD growth technology have resulted in crystals that yield well-proportioned round brilliant cuts.

Deep blue fluorescence in a CVD synthetic diamond mimic patterns found in natural specimens.

G&G starts 2014 with renewed anticipation and the strongest intention to build on the many notable innovations that shaped the journal in previous years.

A review of Jewels by JAR

Cultured pearl market update from the 2014 gem shows in Tucson, Arizona.

Microradiography reveals wire fillings within a “pearl” created from two separate specimens.

Fossilized gastropod shells, trademarked for use in jewelry, are exhibited at the 2014 Tucson gem shows.