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Garnet
Garnets are a set of closely related minerals forming a group, with gemstones in almost every color.
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Spring 1996 Gem News International
Spring 1996 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Spring 1996 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Spring 2000 G&G; Lab Notes
Spring 2002 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.
A New Classification for Red-To-Violet Garnets
An overview of previous red-to-violet garnet classification schemes and a proposal for a new one.
Garnet Care and Cleaning Guide
Learn about garnet's durability and how to care for your garnet jewelry.
Garnet History and Lore
Thousands of years ago, red garnet necklaces adorned the necks of Egypt’s pharaohs, and were entombed with their mummified corpses as prized possessions for the afterlife.
Abstracts; Summer 1991
From the Summer 1991 issue of Gems & Gemology, a summary of important gemology-related articles published in other journals.
Xenomorphic Garnet in Diamond
A purplish pink garnet crystal formed in the same octahedral shape as its diamond host.
Vibrant Green Grossular Garnet “Transvaal Jade”
Grossular-andradite garnet stands out at the Pueblo show with a beautiful vibrant green color and high-polish luster.
Spring 2003 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 2006 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.
