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Methods and Challenges of Establishing the Geographic Origin of Diamonds
Examines the current available means of determining the geographic origin of gem-quality diamond, which are based largely on trace element and isotopic characteristics. For now, no method exists for determining the provenance of a random individual diamond.
Yellow Sapphires with Unstable Color
A lab in Bangkok shares study on color stability in yellow sapphire.
Natural Diamond with Extensive Network of Etch Channels
Numerous etch channels are observed in a 5.19 ct type IIa natural diamond.
A Gemological and Spectroscopic Study with Mobile Instruments of “Emeralds” from the Coronation Crown of Napoleon III
An examination of 45 gems from the coronation crown of Napoleon III, using nondestructive mobile spectroscopic and gemological testing methods.
Smithsonian’s Great American Diamonds Exhibit
Two impressive diamonds from Arkansas and Colorado are featured in the Great American Diamonds exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
A Look at Diamonds and Diamond Mining in Guyana
Reports on diamonds from Guyana’s alluvial deposits, including mining history and practices.
Brilliance Exhibit at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
A glimpse at the rare gems recently on display at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels exhibit.
Extraterrestrial-Like Inclusion in Mozambique Ruby
A 3.03 ct stone submitted to GIA’s Bangkok laboratory was identified as a ruby from Mozambique with no indication of heating.
Blue Sapphire Lord of the Rings Pendant
History of Emerald Mining in the Habachtal Deposit of Austria, Part II
The finale of a two-part series on the mining history of Austrian emerald deposits in the Habachtal region.
Fifth Annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award Winner
Meghan Simmons, a graduate of GIA’s Jewelry Design program at the Carlsbad campus, received the fifth annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design.
Deep-Focus Earthquakes: The Heartbeat of a Diamond Factory?
The first installment of this column explores the potential role of modern-day deep-focus earthquakes on diamond growth.
