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.
12月のブルー: 喜びをもたらす誕生石のギフト
大切な方に贈るギフトをお探しですか?12月の誕生石は、その方が12月生まれでなくても、すべての方の好み、スタイル、個性にピッタリ合ったギフトとなります。
歴史的書籍:Koh-i-noor(コ・イ・ヌール)ダイヤモンド
マリー・アントワネットの宝飾品:価格を付けられないほど貴重な歴史
マリー・アントワネットの宝飾品の10点が、11月14日に行われたサザビーズのジュネーブオークションで王室のその他の宝石90点と共に驚異的な価格で落札されました。
宝石のカッティングスタイル - 定義
Part 2 of 5 in the series: Value Factors, Design, and Cut Quality of Colored Gemstones (Non-Diamond). This article establishes a common language for discussing cutting styles, with a focus on basic faceting styles, and offers a short discussion on cabochons and beads
