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The Extraordinary Backstory of Natural Diamonds: A Diamond Is (and Has Been) Forever
Examines new developments in the story of diamond formation and their extraction from the earth.

Square-Shaped Cloud in Diamond
A natural faceted diamond displays a prominent square-shaped cloud under the table.

Large Natural Diamonds with Asteriated Cloud Inclusions
Two natural diamonds containing cloud inclusions that resemble stars are examined in the Carlsbad laboratory.

Laboratory-Grown Diamonds: An Update on Identification and Products Evaluated at GIA
Reviews the advancements and major trends in laboratory-grown diamonds observed by GIA since 2007.

Quarterly Crystal: Diamond in Diamond
Examination of a South African diamond reveals an eye-visible diamond inclusion.

Large CVD-Grown Diamond Resubmitted after HPHT Treatment
A record holder for largest CVD-grown diamond is examined for a second time in the Carlsbad laboratory after HPHT treatment.

Trigon Party on a Diamond
A cluster of trigons is observed on the surface of a 1.01 ct natural diamond.
The Lengthy Vertical Journey of Superdeep Diamonds
Explores the journey of superdeep diamonds to the earth’s surface.
CVD with “Ancient Text” Clouds
A CVD-grown diamond exhibits an interesting clarity characteristic.

Cross in Natural Diamond
DiamondView imaging revels a cross-shaped fluorescence pattern in a natural diamond.

Distinctive Feather in Diamond
A feather observed in a natural diamond resembles a large reptile.

Inclusion Resembling a Gada in Diamond
An etch channel in the crown facets of a diamond resembles a mace-like weapon.









