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An insider’s tour through the Basel show

Ten loose pearls with interesting shapes and internal growth features were from Pteria-species mollusks.

Describes the extremely rare polished pink diamonds from Australia’s Argyle mine that have been sold for 30 years through invitation-only tenders.

Reports preliminary findings—based on FTIR and Raman spectrometry of more than 300 samples—on distinguishing natural and synthetic emeralds using vibrational spectroscopy.

Examines the growing percentage of rough diamonds being sold through auctions, a shift that has caused price volatility while opening up supply to more manufacturers and dealers.

Although this stone bore some superficial resemblance to moissanite, its gemological properties were consistent with HPHT synthetic diamond.

Review of Yvonne J. Markowitz and Denise Doxey's Jewels of Ancient Nubia.

Review of Mimi Lipton's Untamed Encounters: Contemporary Jewelry from Extraordinary Gemstones.