the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america

the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america

Editorial

Diamonds with the 480 nm Absorption Band, the Morphology of Macle Diamonds, and Russian White Nephrite’s Distinctive “Orange Peel” Texture

Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief

An overview of the Winter 2025 Gems & Gemology content.

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Articles (3)

Crystal structure
GEMOLOGY

External Morphology and Internal Zonal Structure of Macle Diamond

Investigates the morphological changes of macle diamonds during the growth process by exploring their three-dimensional internal zonal structure.

    Identification
    Identification

    A Guide to Diamonds with the 480 nm Absorption Band

    Summarizes the features of 480 nm band diamonds, including chameleon diamonds and those with unmodified orange hues, for rapid identification or advanced gemological testing.

      Formation
      Formation

      Characterization of “Orange Peel” Surface Microstructure of White Nephrite from Russia: A Unique Pseudomorph Pattern

      Examines correlations between surface microstructures and the orange peel effect in Russian white nephrite, proposing a formation model and revealing distinctive microfeatures specific to the material.

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        Regular Features

        Lab Notes

        LAB NOTES

        The latest advances and findings from GIA laboratories.

          Fall 2025 Micro-World Banner

          Micro-World

          An in-depth look at the hidden world of gem inclusions. 

            Gem News

            GEM NEWS INTERNATIONAL

            Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.

              Diamond Reflections

              Diamond Reflections

              Examines topics related to the natural formation of diamond.

                THE DR. EDWARD J. GÜBELIN

                Most Valuable Article Awards

                MVA First Place

                Laboratory-Grown Diamonds: An Update on Identification and Products Evaluated at GIA
                Sally Eaton-Magaña, Matthew F. Hardman, and Shoko Odake

                MVA Second Place

                Observations of Oval-, Pear-, and Marquise-Shaped Diamonds: Implications for Fancy Cut Grading
                Ilene M. Reinitz, Al Gilbertson, Troy Blodgett, Amanda Hawkes, James Conant, and Abhijith Prabhu

                MVA Third Place

                Chemical Analysis in the Gemological Laboratory: XRF and LA-ICP-MS
                Ziyin Sun, Michael Jollands, and Aaron C. Palke