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

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Fall 1996 Gem News International

Spring 1992 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.

Fall 1997 G&G; Lab Notes

Spring 2001 Gem News International

Topaz, Aquamarine, and Other Beryls from Klein Spitzkoppe, Namibia

This article presents, for the first time, both gemological and geologic information on topaz, aquamarine, and other beryls from miarolitic pegmatites at Namibia’s historic Klein Spitzkoppe mineral locality.

Summer 1985 G&G; Lab Notes

Research Publication Archive

Abstracts; Summer 1991

From the Summer 1991 issue of Gems & Gemology, a summary of important gemology-related articles published in other journals.

Spring 2007 Gem News International

Pink Topaz from Pakistan

Pakistan has begun to produce fine gem-quality pink topaz.

Spring 2008 Gem News International

Star Topaz from Vietnam

Le Ngoc Nang, Pham Minh Tien

First report of an eight-rayed star topaz from Vietnam.

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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