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Magnificent Sapphires from Montana’s Rock Creek Mine
A look at the 2016 sapphire production from Montana’s Rock Creek deposit.

Negative Crystals in Sapphires
Sapphires from Baw Mar host multiphase inclusions in appealing patterns.

New Designs from Paula Crevoshay
World-renowned jewelry artist Paula Crevoshay displays some of her newest pieces at the Tucson gem shows.

Tourmaline and Sapphire from Nigeria
An update on Nigerian colored stone production is obtained at the Tucson gem shows.


A New Discovery of Emeralds from Ethiopia
A report on a new Ethiopian source of high-quality emerald.

Pink Sapphire Filled with Bismuth-Based Glass
A sapphire with a color not commonly seen in the lab is found to have a glass filling.

Multi-Elemental Diffused and Melt-Grown Synthetic Sapphire
GIA examines a multi-elemental diffused and melt-grown synthetic sapphire for the first time.


Ethical and Sustainable Vertical Integration in the Sapphire Market
The recession of 2008 transforms a gem business into a vertically integrated operation.

Emerald Dealing in Afghanistan
An experienced gem dealer gives an overview of sourcing gem-quality Afghan emeralds.





