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Alexandrite

Green in sunlight. Red in lamplight. Color-changing alexandrite is nature’s magic trick.

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Fall 1987 G&G; Lab Notes

Fall 1988 G&G; Lab Notes

This section, from the Fall 1988 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.

Summer 1988 Gem News International

Fall 1983 G&G; Lab Notes

This section, from the Fall 1983 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.

Fall 2005 G&G; Lab Notes

Summer 2004 G&G; Lab Notes

Spring 1983 G&G; Lab Notes

Spring 1986 G&G Lab Notes

This section, from the Spring 1986 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.

Spring 1987 Gem News International

A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.

Spring 1988 Gem News International

Spring 1988 G&G; Lab Notes

Spring 1991 Gem News International

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