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Madagascar’s Zahamena National Park
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GIA Field Gemologist Documents Madagascar Ruby Rush

Join GIA’s recent field expedition to the ruby rush in Madagascar’s Zahamena National Park.

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Exploring Zambia’s Emerald Mines
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GIA Field Gemologists Visit Zambia’s Emerald Mines

Go onsite to Zambia’s emerald mines with GIA’s field gemology team.

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Discover Mozambique’s Montepuez Ruby Mine
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Discover Mozambique’s Montepuez Ruby Mine with GIA’s Field Gemologists

See inside the world’s most productive ruby mining operation with GIA’s field gemology team.

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Exploring Madagascar’s Sapphire Mines
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GIA Field Gemology Team Explores Sapphire Mines at Ilakaka, Madagascar

Tour one of the world’s most active sapphire mining areas—the island of Madagascar—with GIA’s field gemologist Vincent Pardieu.

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On the Trail of Africa’s Hidden Gems
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On the Trail of Africa’s Hidden Gems with GIA’s Field Gemologists

Visit gem mining areas in Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique with GIA’s field gemologists.

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Chasing the Rainbow: Australia Opal Fields Expedition

Australia is the most famous source of opals in the world. The black opals from Lightning Ridge are the most valuable opals ever produced. Journey with us on this expedition to the Australian outback to see how these rugged individuals mine opals and why they chase the rainbow of color.

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Diamond Mining in Brazil
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Field Report: Diamond Mining in Minas Gerais, Brazil

A first-person account of diamond mining in Minas Gerais, Brazil, which has been a source since the early 1700s.

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Behind the Scenes of a Gemological Field Expedition

A field expedition is about the gems, the place they are mined from and the people who mine them.

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