Examines the mining and the internal, spectroscopic, and chemical features of peridot from this deposit, which possesses a rich olive green color and is available in large sizes.
Read MoreA new display area has helped this unique museum to establish itself as one of the finest gemology exhibits in the world.
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A gemological analysis of blue Burmese sapphires from Mogok, based on a series of field expeditions over the last decade.
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Reports on a visit to a shell nucleus manufacturer and two pearl farms in northern Vietnam, which is emerging as a notable producer.
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With more than 90 field expeditions on six continents since 2008, GIA has accumulated over 22,000 colored stone reference samples. This extensive collection of colored stones with known origins supports GIA’s research on geographic origin determination.
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Offers a firsthand look at Sri Lanka’s mining, cutting, jewelry manufacturing, and retail sectors, where tradition and innovation converge.
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Documents a visit to the sapphire, opal, and emerald mining and trading areas of Ethiopia.
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Recounts an expedition to Mozambique’s important deposits of ruby, spinel, and tourmaline, which have yet to be fully explored.
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Chronicles the famed emerald source through the adventures of Peter W. Rainier, who directed the mine from 1926 to 1931 and restored its former glory.
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Explores the geology, production, and yield of the world’s most commercially important ruby deposit.
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