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Emerald
Emerald is the bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine.
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Rare Emerald from China and Pink Sapphire from Sri Lanka
Afghan Emerald, Tajik Ruby, and Clarity-Enhanced Tourmaline
Tucson: A Showcase of Colored Gemstone Innovation
Emerald/Emerald Doublet
An unusual doublet consisting of two sections of natural emerald is examined the Tokyo lab.
Jewelers to the Maharajas of Jaipur and Modern-Day Moguls
Enter a world not well-known in the West—the world of the maharajas and their jewelry, coveted by the modern-day moguls of business, entertainment, and royalty. See the fantastic works of art made today in the form of enameled Kundan meena jewelry and the regal look of polki diamonds.
Jaipur, India: The Emerald Cutting and Trading Powerhouse
Jaipur, India, is a leading emerald cutting and trading center for the global gem and jewelry industry. See inside the industry with a GIA field team, and learn the intricacies of a business seldom seen by the public or most members of the industry.
Garnets, Sapphires, Opals, and Tarnish on High-Purity Gold
Large Star Emerald
An emerald reportedly from Madagascar is cut to show asterism, a rare phenomenon in this material.
Colombian Trapiche Emeralds: Recent Advances in Understanding Their Formation
Proposes a model for trapiche emerald formation based on petrographic, spectroscopic, and chemical examination.
On the Trail of Africa’s Hidden Gems with GIA’s Field Gemologists
Visit gem mining areas in Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique with GIA’s field gemologists.
