This 146.10-carat peridot is in the collection of the Natural History Museum in London Peridot has always been associated with light. In fact, the Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun.” Some ...

Two major issues related to emerald are origin determination and the presence and quantity of fillers. An emerald’s value depends in part on the quality of the stone and treatments applied, so ...

Laser sawing of diamonds is beginning to revolutionize the diamond-cutting industry. Not only does the laser saw offer savings in time and money, but it also enables the cutting of material virtually ...

CARLSBAD, California – December 11, 2024 – Recognizing the industry’s interest in more information about the nature of fillers in emeralds, GIA will offer filler identification with its emerald ...

GIA studied more than 400 important gemstones from the Gübelin Collection and is committed to sharing this repository of gemological information. This work is a valuable resource for all students, ...

如果您出生于六月，那么您很幸运，可以拥有三种生日石。六月是仅有的三个有三种生日石的月份之一（另外两个月份是八月和十二月），让您有各种各样美丽的生日石可以选择。 六月生日石是 ...

Consumers know diamond from the slogan “A Diamond is Forever”. With some care considerations this is relatively true. The Asscher cut was popular decades ago and is again a very popular cut style.

Established in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. A public benefit, nonprofit institute, GIA is the leading ...

No peridot is known to be heated to improve its appearance. Although the claim is technically true, it’s misleading.

这颗 17.53 克拉的紫水晶展现出饱满的红紫色。 - Lydia Dyer（莉迪亚·代尔），超级三角形紫水晶宝石，由 John Dyer & Co.（约翰代尔公司）友情提供 数百年来，紫水晶一直是最有价值的石英类别。

This amethyst crystal is from Namibia. It shows classic quartz crystal shape: a six-sided columnar crystal with a pyramid-shaped termination at the top. Courtesy Daniel Trinchillo, Fine Minerals ...

If you were born in February, your birthstone is amethyst – the purple variety of quartz that has captivated mankind for millennia. Its lilac to deep purple hues can be cut into many shapes and sizes, ...