
the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america

the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america

Emeralds and the Power of the Pink City
Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief
An overview of the Winter 2016 Gems & Gemology content.
Articles (5)

Synthetic Emeralds Grown by Richard Nacken in the Mid-1920s
Describes the chemical, morphological, and microscopic properties of the first gem-quality synthetic emeralds ever produced, offering a historical perspective on their development.
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Jaipur, India: The Global Gem and Jewelry Power of the Pink City
Examines Jaipur’s role as a colored stone cutting and jewelry manufacturing center, with profiles of 17 companies and their factory, trading, and retail operations.
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Update on Gemstone Mining in Northern Mozambique
Recounts an expedition to Mozambique’s important deposits of ruby, spinel, and tourmaline, which have yet to be fully explored.
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A New Find of Danburite in the Luc Yen Mining Area, Vietnam
Reports on a recently discovered eluvial deposit of honey yellow danburite with excellent transparency.
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Chart: Inclusions in Natural, Synthetic, and Treated Emerald
Provides a visual guide to the internal features of natural, synthetic, and treated emeralds.
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Gem News International
Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.
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MOST VALUABLE ARTICLE AWARD

Vanadium and Chromium-Bearing Pink Pyrope Garnet: Characterization and Quantitative Colorimetric Analysis
Ziyin Sun, Aaron C. Palke, and Nathan Renfro

The Chinese Soul in Contemporary Jewelry Design
Andrew Lucas, Merilee Chapin, Moqing Lin, and Xiaodan Jia

Splendor in the Outback: A Visit to Australia’s Opal Fields
Tao Hsu, Andrew Lucas, and, Vincent Pardieu

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