I have never such an inclusion type in a spinel before. The lab interpretation is also interesting. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology for sharing this fascinating inclusions report.
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Sunday, November 26, 2023
An Environmental, Social, And Governance Assessment Of Marine Pearl Farming
Many thanks to Heidi Alleway and Gems & Gemology for sharing an insightful report on marine pearl farming.
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.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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.
Monday, November 20, 2023
CVD Etch Channel
Practicing gemologists should take note. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology for sharing the insightful report.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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.
Monday, November 13, 2023
Heliodor And Green Beryl From The Volyn Pegmatites, Northwest Ukraine
The information is new to me. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology and GIA team for sharing a detailed report on the diagnostic features of beryl from Ukraine.
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Special Colors And Optical Effects Of Oregon Sunstone
Iolite From The Thor-Odin Dome, British Columbia, Canada
The report by Philippe M. Belley on Canadian iolite is a must read for practicing gemologists and colored stone dealers. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology for sharing the insightful story.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Spring 2023 Auction Highlights
Many thanks to GIA Carlsbad and Gems & Gemology for the insightful auction report on diamonds and colored stones.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Characteristics Of Treated Rubies From Greenland
Most colored stones are treated to improve color or clarity and Greenland ruby is no exception. For a trained gemologists inclusion features and color are good indicators. Many thanks to Greenland Ruby and gemologists at GIA Bangkok for sharing the insightful report.
Monday, August 14, 2023
Unique Colombian Emerald And Matrix Suite
Fire Obsidian’s Beguiling Spectrum
Get to know Tom Dodge. I haven't come across fire obsidian before. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology team for sharing the gemology of fire obsidian.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Origins Of Color In Brown Mammoth Ivory
The insightful report by Gems & Gemology and the Chinese gemologists are a must read.
Monday, July 03, 2023
Cultured Pearl Market Update
A must read for pearl dealers and jewelers specializing in pearls. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology.
Edison Pearls: Increasing Market Presence
The report about colored Edison pearls from China by the Gems & Gemology team was insightful. A must read for gemologists, jewelers and pearl dealers.
Sunday, July 02, 2023
Enormous Cat’s-Eye Aquamarine
Truly an extraordinary colored stone. Many thanks to Gary Bowersox and Gems & Gemology for sharing a colorful story on aquamarine.
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Luminescent Synthetic Garnet-Like Crystals
Many thanks to Tim Challener of Turtle's Hoard and Gems & Gemology for sharing an insightful story on garnet-like crystals.
Microscopic Shells In Natural Pearls From Pinctada radiata
I am always curious as to what causes the formation of pearls in the wild. The GIA Mumbai researchers findings of minute shells in the growth of the two natural pearls in the report with analytical instruments are truly fascinating. Many thanks to Gems & Gemology for sharing the story.