Jewelry Development Impact Index
The Jewelry Development Impact Index (JDI), one of the initiatives from the second Jewelry Industry Summit in January 2017, has become the flagship project of the Minerals, Materials and Society (MMS) program at the University of Delaware. Patricia Syvrud, development manager of MMS, discussed the program, which she calls a “road map to responsibility.”
Ponderosa Sunstone Update
The president of Oregon’s Desert Sun Mining and Gems provides the outlook for activity at the Ponderosa sunstone mine.
Cat’s-Eye Nephrite Jade from Washington State
Cat’s-eye nephrite jade from Washington State. Washington Jade (Edmonds, Washington) made its Tucson debut at the AGTA show with nephrite jade from Washington State.
Colombian Emeralds and Mozambican Rubies from Fura Gems
An update on activity at the Coscuez emerald source, as well as ruby deposits in Mozambique.
A Variety of Colored Stones from Mayer & Watt
Mother-and-son team Laurie and Geoffrey Watt (Mayer & Watt, Maysville, Kentucky) noted that while there were plenty of customers at the AGTA show this year, the formula for success was a wide selection of materials and competitive pricing.
CVD Layer Grown on Natural Diamond
A composite of synthetically grown and natural diamond was recently identified by the Carlsbad laboratory.
Book Review: Narrative Jewelry: Tales from the Toolbox
Review of Narrative Jewelry: Tales from the Toolbox by Mark Fenn.
Book Review: Diamonds: An Early History of the King of Gems
A review of Diamonds: An Early History of the King of Gems by Jack Ogden.
Book Review: Figures & Faces: The Art of Jewelry
Review of Figures & Faces: The Art of Jewelry by Patrick Mauriès and Évelyne Possémé
Book Review: Geology: A Very Short Introduction
Review of Geology: A Very Short Introduction by Jan Zalasiewicz.
Book Review: Masterpieces in Miniature: Engraved Gems from Prehistory to the Present
Review of Masterpieces in Miniature: Engraved Gems from Prehistory to the Present by John Boardman and Claudia Wagner.
Book Review: Symphony of Jewels: Anna Hu Opus 2
Review of Symphony of Jewels: Anna Hu Opus 2 by Janet Zapata with Sarah Davis.
Spring 2019 G&G Publication Information
This document provides the publication information for Gems & Gemology
Paraíba-Like Synthetic Sapphire
Two flame-fusion synthetic sapphires with a Paraíba-like color are examined at GIA’s Carlsbad lab.
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