The quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america
EDITORIAL
Responsible Mining, a Trek to Chivor, and a Dash of Fabergé
Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief
An overview of the Summer 2016 Gems & Gemology content.
Articles (5)
The Color of Responsibility: Ethical Issues and Solutions in Colored Gemstones
Examines the challenges of ethical sourcing and production of colored stones, and what some industry leaders are doing to address the situation.
Mining Diamonds in the Canadian Arctic: The Diavik Mine
Located near the Arctic Circle, Diavik is one of the world’s richest diamond deposits and a leader in sustainable mining.
The Challenges of Cutting a Large Gem Opal Rough
A first-person account of cutting a 3,019 ct piece of white opal to create a 1,040 ct gem with play-of-color across the surface.
Fabergé Cossack Figures Created from Russian Gemstones
Hardstone figures of two Russian imperial bodyguards, commissioned in 1912 by Nicholas II, demonstrate the House of Fabergé’s meticulous detail and craftsmanship.
In Rainier’S Footsteps: Journey to the Chivor Emerald Mine
Chronicles the famed emerald source through the adventures of Peter W. Rainier, who directed the mine from 1926 to 1931 and restored its former glory.
Regular Features
GEM NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.
THE DR. EDWARD J. GÜBELIN
MOST VALUABLE ARTICLE AWARD
Vanadium and Chromium-Bearing Pink Pyrope Garnet: Characterization and Quantitative Colorimetric Analysis
Ziyin Sun, Aaron C. Palke, and Nathan Renfro
The Chinese Soul in Contemporary Jewelry Design
Andrew Lucas, Merilee Chapin, Moqing Lin, and Xiaodan Jia
Splendor in the Outback: A Visit to Australia’s Opal Fields
Tao Hsu, Andrew Lucas, and, Vincent Pardieu
