The quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america

IN THIS ISSUE
- Natural-Color D-to-Z Diamonds: A Crystal-Clear Perspective
- Inclusion and Trace Element Characteristics of Emeralds from Swat Valley, Pakistan
- A History of European Royal Jewel Sales, Including Sotheby’s 2018 Auction of Marie Antoinette’s Jewels
- Unique Raindrop Pattern of Turquoise from Hubei, China
- Vietnam: Shell Nuclei, Pearl Hatcheries, and Pearl Farming
EDITORIAL
Dive Into Fall: Colorless to Near-Colorless Diamonds, Emeralds from Pakistan, a History of European Royal Jewel Sales, and More…
Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief
An overview of the Fall 2020 Gems & Gemology content.
Articles (5)
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Natural-Color D-to-Z Diamonds: A Crystal-Clear Perspective
Examines a very large dataset of colorless to near-colorless diamonds submitted to GIA and evaluates their diamond type and spectroscopic properties.

Inclusion and Trace Element Characteristics of Emeralds from Swat Valley, Pakistan
Presents a detailed study of gemological properties, inclusion features, spectroscopic characteristics, and chemical composition of emeralds from this important source.

A History of European Royal Jewel Sales, Including Sotheby’s 2018 Auction of Marie Antoinette’s Jewels
Chronicles important auctions of jewels from European royal collections over the years, with a focus on a recent high-profile sale of items that once belonged to Marie Antoinette.

Unique Raindrop Pattern of Turquoise from Hubei, China
Presents spectroscopic and chemical analysis of a new variety of turquoise with a rare raindrop pattern with saturated colors.

Vietnam: Shell Nuclei, Pearl Hatcheries, and Pearl Farming
Reports on a visit to a shell nucleus manufacturer and two pearl farms in northern Vietnam, which is emerging as a notable producer.
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Most Valuable Article Awards

Geographic Origin Determination of Blue Sapphire
Aaron Palke, Sudarat Saeseaw, Nathan Renfro, Ziyin Sun, and Shane McClure

Decade of Ruby from Mozambique: A Review
Wim Vertriest and Sudarat Saeseaw

Gemstones in the Era of the Taj Mahal and the Mughals
Dona Mary Dirlam, Chris L. Rogers, and Robert Weldon
















































































































































































































































































































































































