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Cross in Natural Diamond
Two Foraminifera-Like Objects Found in a Natural Saltwater Pearl
Distinctive Feather in Diamond
A feather observed in a natural diamond resembles a large reptile.
Translucent Ruby Filled with Zinc Glass
Zigzag Fingerprint in Sri Lankan Sapphire
Fiber-optic illumination reveals rectilinear zigzag-patterned films with vibrant colors in a blue sapphire.
Inclusion Resembling a Gada in Diamond
Yellow Sapphire: Natural, Heat-Treated, Beryllium-Diffused, and Synthetic
Investigates the various chromophores responsible for color in four types of yellow sapphire.
Eclogite: Diamond-Encrusted Ancient Seafloor
Explores eclogitic diamonds, which make up a significant portion of the gem diamond market, and what they reveal about Earth’s dynamic processes.
Combination of Phenomena in Star and Cat’s-Eye Color-Change Sapphire
Both asterism and chatoyancy are observed in a color-change sapphire.
Spring 2022 Auction Highlights
Large near colorless, blue, and yellow diamonds broke auction records at Christie’s and Sotheby’s in the first half of 2022.
Night Sky in Yellow Sapphire
Fiber-optic light creates a night sky scene in a yellow sapphire from Madagascar.
A Fascinating Large South Sea Bead Cultured Pearl
An exceptionally large South Sea bead cultured pearl is examined at GIA’s Mumbai laboratory.
