Synthetic Moissanite Imitating Rough Diamond

A light green specimen, submitted as a rough diamond, is actually a synthetic moissanite.

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Cat’s-Eye Alexandrite with Unique Inclusion Pattern

Examination of a chatoyant alexandrite cabochon.

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Two Unusual Natural Sapphires with Synthetic Ruby Overgrowth

For the first time, the Carlsbad and New York labs see natural sapphire seeds with synthetic ruby overgrowth.

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