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“Bubble Obsidian” from Armenia
An exhibitor at the 22nd Street show offers an unusual type of obsidian from Armenia.

Assembled Bead Cultured Half-Pearl
Investigation in the Carlsbad laboratory reveals a pearl submission is not mabe as initially believed.

Black Opal with Unique Play-of-Color
A black opal cabochon set in a ring displays vivid orange play-of-color.

Dendritic Patterns in Emerald
A partially filled fissure in an emerald exhibits patterns resembling natural foliage.

Green Jadeite-Omphacite from Guatemala
Bright green and nearly transparent jade from Guatemala, similar to jade from Myanmar, was available in Tucson.

Fancy Vivid Yellow HPHT-Grown Diamonds
A report on a submission of 26 yellow HPHT-grown diamonds from the Hong Kong laboratory.

Rose-Shaped Cloud Inclusion in Diamond
A cluster of cloud inclusions in diamond forms a petal-like structure resembling a rose.

Large “Rainbow Calcite”

CVD Laboratory-Grown Gem Diamonds from Plasmability
A report from the New York laboratory on colorless and near-colorless CVD gem diamonds produced by the Texas-based company Plasmability.

“Hummingbird” in Orangy Yellow Diamond
An omphacite inclusion surrounded by fractures in an orangy yellow diamond takes the shape of a hummingbird.

CVD-Grown Diamond with an Unusual Blue Band
An HPHT-treated CVD-grown diamond displaying a blue growth band is examined in the Mumbai laboratory.

New Nigerian Green Beryl Find
Vendors in Tucson exhibited Nigerian green beryl with concentrated color zones.




