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Amber

Amber is nature’s time capsule. This fossilized tree resin contains remnants of life on earth millions of years ago.

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Tucson 2016

April 28, 2016

An overview of the 2016 gem shows.

Imperial Flame Topaz Sculpture

April 28, 2016

An Imperial topaz rough crystal is carved into a stunning freeform gem.

Molybdenite in Topaz

November 23, 2015

Books: Geology of Gem Deposits, Second Edition

July 31, 2015

Review of The Collector's Guide to the Minerals of New York State.

Large and Unusual Gems

April 30, 2015

Gem Artistry in Smaller Sizes

April 30, 2015

Unique carvings in gems are displayed at GJX in Tucson.

An Unusual Doublet Set in Fine Jewelry

January 30, 2015

Summer 2012 Gem News International

June 1, 2012

An Update on Imperial Topaz from the Capao Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil

December 1, 1996

The Capão mine is one of the oldest and most productive fully mechanized Imperial topaz mines in the historic Ouro Preto area of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Gemstone Durability: Design to Display

June 1, 1987

"Modern" Jewelry: Retro to Abstract

March 1, 1987

Gem-Bearing Pegmatites: A Review

June 1, 1984

A survey of the current gemological knowledge of pegmatites, including the gem varieties aquamarine, tourmaline, and topaz.

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This Month's

Featured Gems

PERIDOT

Found in lava, meteorites, and deep in the earth’s mantle, yellow-green peridot is the extreme gem.

FANCY COLOR DIAMOND

Dazzling brilliance. Captivating color. These are the planet’s most valued gems.

DIAMOND

Diamonds are among nature’s most precious and beautiful creations.

EMERALD

Emerald is the bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine.

CITRINE