Spring 2015 - Volume 51, Issue 1

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the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america


Editorial

Colored Gems, Chinese Jewelry Designers, and Colored Diamond Spectra

By Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief


Welcome to the first Gems & Gemology of 2015!

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Regular Features

Lab Notes

Lab Notes

The latest advances and findings from GIA laboratories.

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Gem News

Gem News International

Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.

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Book Review

Book Reviews

Your guide to the latest gem and jewelry books and other media.

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THE DR. EDWARD J. GÜBELIN

MOST VALUABLE ARTICLE AWARD

SP15 Lucas MVA 130x130

Sri Lanka: Expedition to the Island of Jewels
Andrew Lucas, Armil Sammoon, A.P. Jayarajah, Tao Hsu, and Pedro Padua

SP15 Hsu MVA 130x130

Exploring the Chinese Gem and Jewelry Industry
Tao Hsu, Andrew Lucas, Zhili Qiu, Mu Li, and Qingyuan Yu

SP15 Saeseaw MVA 130x130

Three-Phase Inclusions in Emerald and Their Impact on Origin Determination
Sudarat Saeseaw, Vincent Pardieu, and Supharart Sangsawong