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Spinel

The Black Prince's Ruby. The Timur Ruby. For centuries, spinel, the great imposter, masqueraded as ruby in Europe's crown jewels.

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Abstracts; Winter 2010

This article, from the Winter 2010 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.

Summer 2003 G&G; Lab Notes

This section, from the Summer 2003 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.

Summer 2007 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 1990 Gem News International

Spring 1998 Gem News International

Winter 2003 G&G Lab Notes

This section, from the Winter 2003 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.

Summer 1993 Gem News International

Summer 2010 Gem News International

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 1990 G&G; Lab Notes

This section, from the Fall 1990 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.

Fall 1991 Gem News International

Spring 1992 Gem News International

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