A must read report for field gemologists specializing in diamonds. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology and GIA for sharing an insightful report.
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Friday, November 24, 2023
Heliodor With A Large Schorl Inclusion
Gem inclusion collectors should take note. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology and GIA team for sharing an insightful report.
A Traditional Bombay Pearl Bunch
Seeing Bombay pearl bunches today is a rarity. Many thanks to GIA Mumbai for sharing an interesting report.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Survey Of Colored Stone Preferences Among Younger Generations
Many thanks to Laura Inghirami of Donna Jewel, Milan, Italy and Gems & Gemology for sharing an insightful report. A must read for colored stone dealers and jewelers.
A Red Herring In A Red Garnet
Mining Basalt-Related Gems In Southeast Vietnam
A must read for gem miners, field geologists, field gemologists, and colored stone dealers. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology and the team from Vietnam for sharing and insightful report.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
CVD-Grown Diamond With Few Diagnostic Features
Without sophisticated analytical gem testing instruments it is virtually impossible to identify and interpret the diagnostic features of CVD- Grown diamond. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology and GIA researchers for sharing the report.
Natural Diamond With Twinning Wisps Resembling A Whale
No two diamond inclusions are the same. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology and GIA researchers for sharing an insightful report. Quite useful for practicing lab gemologists specializing in diamonds.
Shell Blister On an Isognomon isognomon Shell
Many thanks to Gems & Gemology and GIA team for sharing an insightful report. Practicing lab gemologists should take note.
Monday, November 20, 2023
CVD Etch Channel
Practicing gemologists should take note. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology for sharing the insightful report.
Blackish Green Omphacite Jade From Guatemala
Colored stone dealers should take note. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology for sharing the interesting report.
Iridescent Inclusion In Brown Diamond
As always the internal world of diamonds are full of surprises. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology for sharing a beautiful diamond inclusion.
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Natural Type IIa Diamond With Unusual Red Fluorescence Distribution
Many thanks to GIA researchers for sharing a typical fluorescence distribution in the diamond with the FTIR and DiamonView.
Aquamarine With Zigzag Growth Line Inclusions
Gem inclusions will never stop surprising curious gemologist who specialize in inclusion studies. All you need is the right skill and right tools to locate them inside a colored stone. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology for sharing the fascinating inclusion in Aquamarine.
Inclusion Resembling A Gada In Diamond
Nature has no rules. Many thanks to GIA team and Gems & Gemology for sharing a fascinating diamond inclusion.
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Natural Diamond With Unusual Phosphorescence
An unusual observation. As always, diamonds are full of surprises. Many thanks to GIA researchers and Gems & Gemology team for sharing the insightful report.
A Newly Discovered Iridescent Andradite From Inner Mongolia China
Many thanks to Gems & Gemology team for sharing an insightful report on Andradite from Mongolia, China.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Etch Features Reveal The Morphology Of Diamond
A must read for practicing gemologists and diamond dealers. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology team for sharing the insightful report.
The Special Color Effect In Chameleon Amber
The insightful report on chameleon amber is a must read for amber dealers, practicing gemologists and consumers. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology team for sharing the story.