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Jade
“Jade” is a generic term for nephrite, jadeite, and under certain conditions green omphacite. In China, a pierced jade disk is a symbol of heaven.
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Winter 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.
Summer 1990 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.
Summer 1994 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Summer 1994 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Summer 1995 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Summer 1995 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1982 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1982 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1995 G&G; Lab Notes
Fall 1996 G&G; Lab Notes
Fall 1993 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1993 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1994 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1994 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1985 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1985 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1997 G&G; Lab Notes
Winter 1987 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Winter 1987 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
