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Opal
Fireworks. Jellyfish. Galaxies. Lightning. Opal's shifting play of kaleidoscopic colors is unlike any other gem.
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The Real Gemology of Ethiopian Opals in ‘Uncut Gems’
Taking a look at the rough opal that plays a major role in the Adam Sandler film “Uncut Gems.” What is the real gemology and source information of opals?
The Enigmatic Gemstone: Opal’s Playful Dance with Light
A lyrical dance of bold, broad flashes of color or smaller, quicksteps of pinpoint flashes.
Inclusions in Natural, Treated, Synthetic, and Imitation Opal
Provides a visual guide to the internal features of natural, treated, synthetic, and imitation opal.
Land of Origins: A Gemological Expedition to Ethiopia
Documents a visit to the sapphire, opal, and emerald mining and trading areas of Ethiopia.
Opal from West Java, Indonesia
At the AGTA show, Rare Earth Mining Co. (Trumbull, Connecticut) displayed an unexpected material: Indonesian opal reportedly from West Java.
Outlook on Opals from Mexico and Australia
Jürgen Schütz discussed the opal sourcing and cutting activities of the German firm Emil Weis.
New Designs from Paula Crevoshay
World-renowned jewelry artist Paula Crevoshay displays some of her newest pieces at the Tucson gem shows.
Golden Rutilated Quartz Artisanal Mining Community
Plans to develop a collective in a remote Brazilian rutilated quartz mining community are unveiled.
Flashes and Flames in Ethiopian Opal
Chatoyancy, rarely seen in play-of-color opal, is observed in Ethiopian material.
“Boldly Go” with a Southwest-Inspired Starship Enterprise
‘Hippie’ Designer-Appraiser Follows Her Heart, Re-ignites Local Alumni Chapter
Rebecca Buys, GG, with a fulfilling career as a designer and appraiser, guides GIA alumni opportunities in San Diego, California.
