A sapphire from Pailin, Cambodia, hosts inclusions that are unusual for this material.

Two inclusions appear joined in a diamond host.

At the AGTA show, Rare Earth Mining Co. (Trumbull, Connecticut) displayed an unexpected material: Indonesian opal reportedly from West Java.

Michael Dyber discusses his approach to gem carving.

艾丽卡·考特尼数十年来一直为好莱坞明星打造红毯造型。她对色彩的敏锐感知和展现宝石之美的能力显而易见。

Alexey Burlakov shares insights on the current production of Russian demantoid and emeralds.

A selection of very small akoya cultured specimens demonstrates the challenges gemologists face when determining pearl origin.

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced plans to include colored stones and silver in the next revision cycle for its Code of Practices, which RJC members are certified against.

The first annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design was presented to GIA graduate Catherine Zheng.

A gemological investigation of the aquamarine that has emerged from northern Pakistan in recent years.

Bill Larson of Pala International reports a very strong AGTA Tucson show.

Miriam Kamau, owner of Mimo Gems Traders Ltd. in Nairobi, transformed from an office assistant to a dealer and miner to a representative of her country on the international stage of the colored gemstone trade.

John Woodmark provides an update on the Ponderosa sunstone mine in Oregon.

A report on turquoise from the only known U.S. deposit outside of the Southwest.