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Zircon is a colorful gem with high refraction and fire that’s unfairly confused with cubic zirconia.
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Sri Lanka: The Gem Island
An overview of the many types of gem-quality material, and its inclusions, currently found in Sri Lanka.
Zircon History and Lore
Many people have heard of zircon but never seen it. This is mostly because of colorless zircon’s wide use as a diamond simulant in the early 1900s.
Zircon Care and Cleaning Guide
Learn about Zircon's durability and how to care for your Zircon jewelry.
Fall 1986 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.
Zircon Description
Zircon occurs in an array of colors. Its wide and varied palette of yellow, green, red, reddish brown, and blue hues makes it a favorite among collectors as well as informed consumers.
Winter 1995 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Winter 1995 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Winter 2011 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Winter 2011 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1987 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 1988 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 1989 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Summer 1989 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA's laboratories.
