This large Australian light opal cabochon weighs 117.85 carats. Small play-of-color flashes of orange and green predominate in a pinfire pattern, with spots of a more muted blue over a grayish ...

Reviews the advancements and major trends in laboratory-grown diamonds observed by GIA since 2007. Gemological and Trace Element Characteristics of Cassiterite from Yunling, China Examines gem-quality ...

Those born in January are lucky to have the beautiful and diverse garnet as their birthstone. Garnets are commonly red but also come in an extraordinary range of beautiful colors, including orange, ...

Large quantities of rubies—both rough and faceted—from a commercially important new source in Myanmar (Burma) have been available on the Bangkok market since 1992. The ruby crystals from the Mong Hsu ...

Observations of Oval-, Pear-, and Marquise-Shaped Diamonds: Implications for Fancy Cut Grading Presents findings from observations of oval-, pear-, and marquise-shaped diamonds, laying the groundwork ...

The September birthstone is sapphire – a gem that’s been cherished for thousands of years. Although the term sapphire usually refers to the blue variety of corundum (ruby is the red variety), this ...

Although various forms of paints and coatings intended to alter the color of diamond have likely been in use for almost as long as diamonds have been valued as gems, the modern era of diamond ...

This ancient necklace dates to 2000BCE. An inscription on the center stone is a South Arabian script from the 8th century BCE. - From "Gems and Gemstones: Timeless Natural Beauty of the Mineral World" ...

Students explore more than 60 species of common and collector gemstones found in the marketplace. Subjects covered include the GIA Colored Stone Grading System, gemstone formation, composition, ...

すべてのGIA拠点でご利用可能。 マラウイ産のブルージルコンが報告される マラウイで新たにブルージルコンの産出が報告されました。研磨すれば美しい宝石となる原石を宝石取引市場に ...

誕生石は、楽しくて人気のあるカラフルな方法で宝石の世界へと導いてくれます。性別、年齢、国籍、宗教を問わず、世界中の人々を魅了します。誕生石は、それぞれの宝石特有の秘密 ...

GIA グラジュエイト ジェモロジスト オンライン ディプロマ コースワークは、ダイヤモンドとカラーストーンに関する包括的な宝石学教育を提供します。最新の宝石学機器を使用し、学生は ...