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Two Assembled Pearls
Natural pearl cores are used to simulate the appearance of natural pearl growth in two assembled pearls mounted in a pair of earrings.
External Morphology and Internal Zonal Structure of Macle Diamond
Investigates the morphological changes of macle diamonds during the growth process by exploring their three-dimensional internal zonal structure.
Fracture-Filled Diamonds Detected in Mounted Jewelry
The Mumbai laboratory reports on a jewelry submission containing fracture-filled diamonds.
An Unconventional Bead Cultured Saltwater Pearl
A semi-baroque saltwater nacreous pearl presents identification challenges in the Mumbai laboratory.
“Bamboo Forest” in Colombian Emerald
Dense tube inclusions in emerald create a scene reminiscent of a tranquil bamboo forest.
Blooming Bouquet: Thin Films in Russian Emerald
Colorful thin film inclusions are captured within a Russian emerald carving.
Fingerprint Pattern on a “Hammered” Pearl’s Surface
Spiral patterns of nacre platelets observed on the surface of a non-bead cultured pearl are reminiscent of fingerprints.
New Edition of Tillander’s Diamond Cuts in Historic Jewellery 1381–1910
An updated edition of Herbert Tillander’s book is now available.
Assembled Black Imitation Pearl
An undrilled black bead is identified as an assembled imitation pearl made from shell fragments.
Sea Urchin–Like 3D Radial Fissures in a Heated Mong Hsu Ruby
Examination of a 1.34 ct ruby reveals a unique inclusion formed during heat treatment.
Dark Red Tantalite Crystal in Greenish Blue Sapphire
The blunt termination of a red manganotantalite inclusion displays a striking contrast against a greenish blue sapphire.




