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A Rare Friedelite
The Carlsbad laboratory reports on a rare submission of orangy red translucent friedelite.
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.
Mannardite in Quartz
Fibrous mannardite crystals are observed in three colorless quartz samples.
Quarterly Crystal: β-Quartz Morphology in Beryl
An aquamarine crystal from Pakistan contains a pseudomorphic quartz inclusion.
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.
“UFO” in Diamond
A diamond feather and its reflection resemble an unidentified flying object.
Characterization of “Orange Peel” Surface Microstructure of White Nephrite from Russia: A Unique Pseudomorph Pattern
Examines correlations between surface microstructures and the orange peel effect in Russian white nephrite, proposing a formation model and revealing distinctive microfeatures specific to the material.
Al Gilbertson Receives Robert M. Shipley Award
GIA’s Al Gilbertson receives the American Gem Society’s highest honor.
Susan Jacques Receives Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement
GIA’s president and CEO Susan Jacques is honored with the Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement.
