the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america
the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america
Colored Gems, Chinese Jewelry Designers, and Colored Diamond Spectra
By Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief
Welcome to the first Gems & Gemology of 2015!
Articles (5)
The Chinese Soul in Contemporary Jewelry Design
Guided by their cultural heritage and powered by a rapidly growing domestic consumer market, Chinese designers are exerting a powerful influence on the global stage.
Read MoreBlue Spinel from the Luc Yen District of Vietnam
Offers geological context and gemological characterization of this increasingly popular vivid blue spinel from northeast Vietnam.
Read MoreAmethyst from Boudi, Morocco
An introduction to Moroccan amethyst, which features distinctive color zoning and inclusions.
Read MoreMozambique: A Ruby Discovery for the 21st Century
Explores the geology, production, and yield of the world’s most commercially important ruby deposit.
Read MoreVisible Absorption Spectra of Colored Diamonds
Features a foldout chart containing representative visible spectra and photos of the major color categories of diamond.
Read MoreRegular Features
Gem News International
Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.
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Sri Lanka: Expedition to the Island of Jewels
Andrew Lucas, Armil Sammoon, A.P. Jayarajah, Tao Hsu, and Pedro Padua
Exploring the Chinese Gem and Jewelry Industry
Tao Hsu, Andrew Lucas, Zhili Qiu, Mu Li, and Qingyuan Yu
Three-Phase Inclusions in Emerald and Their Impact on Origin Determination
Sudarat Saeseaw, Vincent Pardieu, and Supharart Sangsawong
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