the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america
the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america
Looking Ahead to 2014
By Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief
G&G recognizes the innovations and milestones of 2013 as we move into our 80th year of publication.
Articles (4)
Gemological Characteristics of Coated Jadeite Jade
Analyzes the effects of coating on green jadeite specimens using DiamondView imaging, microscopy, spectroscopy, and Raman spectrophotometry.
Read MoreRecent Advances in Understanding the Geology of Diamonds
Examines the last two decades’ advances in analyzing and understanding the formation of natural diamonds, and their relation to the earth’s formation.
Read MoreUpdate on Gemstone Mining in Luc Yen, Vietnam
Explores the emergence of the Luc Yen area as a producer of corundum, spinel, tourmaline, and other colored stones.
Read MoreBlue Sapphires from the Baw Mar Mine in Mogok
Reports on the microscopic, chemical, and spectroscopic features that differentiate the high-quality Baw Mar sapphire from “classic” gem-quality Burmese sapphire.
Read MoreRegular Features
Gem News International
Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.
View All (7)Gemological Abstracts
Summaries of important gem and jewelry articles recently published elsewhere.
View All (2)MOST VALUABLE ARTICLE AWARD
CVD Synthetic Diamonds from Gemesis Corp
Wuyi Wang, Ulrika F. S. D’Haenens-Johansson, Paul Johnson, Kyaw Soe Moe, Erica Emerson, Mark Newton, and Thomas M. Moses Wuyi Wang, Ulrika F. S. D’Haenens-Johansson, Paul Johnson, Kyaw Soe Moe, Erica Emerson, Mark Newton, and Thomas M. Moses
Gemstones from Vietnam: An Update
Le Thi-Thu Huong, Tobias Häger, Wolfgang Hofmeister, Christoph Hauzenberger, Dietmar Schwarz, Pham Van Long, Ursula Wehmeister, Nguyen Ngoc Khoi, and Nguy Tuyet Nhung
Emeralds from the Fazenda Bonfim Region, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
J. C. (Hanco) Zwaan, Dorrit E. Jacob, Tobias Häger, Mário T. O. Cavalcanti Neto, and Jan Kanis
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