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Natural-Looking Inclusions in a Ramaura Synthetic Ruby
Milky clouds and flux inclusions in a synthetic ruby create a challenge for identification.
International Jewelry Tokyo 2024
A look at Japan’s largest jewelry trade show, International Jewelry Tokyo, held in January 2024.
Unique Fingerprint in Montana Sapphire
A group of fingerprint and crystal inclusions form the shape of a bird in a Montana sapphire.
Unusually Large Flux-Grown Synthetic Sapphire
An abnormally large flux-grown synthetic sapphire rough crystal is examined in a lab in India.
GIA Student Design Showcase
A GIA student from the New York campus receives recognition for a necklace design featuring diamonds, lavender jade, and akoya pearls.
Hammered Effect in a Worked Pearl
A natural saltwater pearl displays the optical illusion of a bumpy texture.
Metallic See-Through Backing on Omphacite Jade
An unusual effect created by the backing on a jade carving is observed in the Carlsbad laboratory.
Akoya Cultured Pearl Prize in an Arcade-Style Claw Game
Arcade-style games in Japan dispense akoya pearl jewelry as prizes.
Heliodor and Aquamarine with Surface Etching
Hexagonal etch features are observed on the prismatic faces of heliodor and aquamarine crystals.
Square-Shaped Cloud in Diamond
A natural faceted diamond displays a prominent square-shaped cloud under the table.
Large Natural Diamonds with Asteriated Cloud Inclusions
Two natural diamonds containing cloud inclusions that resemble stars are examined in the Carlsbad laboratory.
