Microscopic Observations of Blue Sapphires Treated with Heat and Pressure
In recent months, sapphires treated under heat and pressure have been documented in the trade.
Rose in Demantoid from Madagascar
Garnets have been known since antiquity. However, it was only during the late nineteenth century that the green variety demantoid—named for its “diamond-like” luster—was discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia.
The History and Reconstruction of the Amber Room
Chronicles the history of this cultural landmark, originally assembled for the Prussian king between 1701 and 1714, and its reconstruction by the Soviet Union starting in 1979.
Chart: Inclusions in Natural, Synthetic, and Treated Diamond
Provides a visual guide to the internal features of natural, synthetic, and treated diamonds.
The Color Origin of Gem Diaspore: Correlation to Corundum
Examines the color origin of color-change diaspore, known commercially as Zultanite, and compare the effectiveness of the chromophores it shares in common with corundum.

Fancy Colors, History Ruled 2018 Auctions
World-class fancy colored diamonds and truly historic jewels highlighted the 2018 auctions, but total jewelry sales were down from 2017.
历史读物:光之山 (Koh-I-Noor) 钻石
Marie Antoinette(玛丽·安托瓦内特)的珠宝:‘这样的历史怎能以价论之?’
11 月 14 日,十件 Marie Antoinette(玛丽·安托瓦内特)的珠宝以及 90 件其他王室家族珠宝在苏富比日内瓦拍卖会上拍出了惊人的价格。
宝石切磨式样-定义
本系列第 2 部分(共 5 部分):有色宝石(非钻石)的价值要素、设计和切工品质。本文建立了一套用于讨论切磨式样的通用语言,重点阐述基本的刻面式样,同时也简要介绍凸圆面和珠饰。
