Large Faceted Gahnospinel
Advanced testing helps to identify the largest gahnospinel seen at any GIA laboratory.
Chatoyant Quartz/Tourmaline Doublet
A unique doublet displaying a yellowish chatoyant sheen is examined by the Tokyo lab.
Low-Fe, High-V Color-Change Burmese Sapphire
The Carlsbad lab identifies a color-change Burmese sapphire with a unique chemistry profile.
CVD Layer Grown on Natural Diamond
A composite of synthetically grown and natural diamond was recently identified by the Carlsbad laboratory.
Paraíba-Like Synthetic Sapphire
Two flame-fusion synthetic sapphires with a Paraíba-like color are examined at GIA’s Carlsbad lab.