the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america
the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america

Gems & Gemology at Ninety: A Look to the Future
Tom Moses
An overview of the Fall 2024 Gems & Gemology content.
Articles (4)

Observations of Oval-, Pear-, and Marquise-Shaped Diamonds: Implications for Fancy Cut Grading
Presents findings from observations of oval-, pear-, and marquise-shaped diamonds, laying the groundwork for a fancy cut grading system.
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Classification of Gem Materials Using Machine Learning
Explores the application of several machine learning models to complement traditional gem classification approaches.
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Generative Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Jewelry Design
Evaluates the use of generative AI programs in jewelry design and addresses the related ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges.
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Amethyst from Newfoundland, Canada: Geology, Internal Features, and Fluid Inclusion Microthermometry
Characterizes gem-quality amethyst from the La Manche deposit in the Avalon Zone of Newfoundland, Canada.
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Gem News International
Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.
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Special Features

In the Spotlight
An in-depth look at jewelry recently recovered from a 1715 Spanish shipwreck.
Most Valuable Article Awards

Yellow Sapphire: Natural, Heat-Treated, Beryllium-Diffused, and Synthetic
John L. Emmett, Ungkhana Atikarnsakul, Jennifer Stone-Sundberg, and Supharart Sangsawong

Gemological Characterization of Montana Sapphire from the Secondary Deposits at Rock Creek, Missouri River, and Dry Cottonwood Creek
Aaron C. Palke, Nathan D. Renfro, Jeffrey R. Hapeman, and Richard B. Berg

Color Modification of Spinel by Nickel Diffusion: A New Treatment
Michael Jollands, Abadie Ludlam, Aaron C. Palke, Wim Vertriest, Shiyun Jin, Pamela Cevallos, Sarah Arden, Elina Myagkaya, Ulrika D’Haenens-Johannson, Vararut Weeramongkhonlert, and Ziyin Sun
Special Colors and Optical Effects of Oregon Sunstone: Absorption, Scattering, Pleochroism, and Color Zoning
Shiyun Jin, Aaron C. Palke, Nathan D. Renfro, and Ziyin Sun

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