Space Splendor Inclusions within Cobalt Blue Spinel from Mahenge, Tanzania

Cobalt Blue Spinel 钴蓝尖晶石（钴尖晶）originating from an important spinel deposit in Mahenge (Tanzania) located in eastern Africa (Figure 2); this deposit has recently gained importance through the product...

Gemology, Mythology, Astrology: A Multifaceted Celebration of Lunar New Year

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar Year or Spring Festival, holds significant importance for Chinese families worldwide. It marks the transition from winter to spring, with dates rooted ...

The Intriguing World of Zircon Inclusions in Madagascar Sapphires.

In “Unveiling the Intriguing World of Zircon Inclusions in Madagascar Sapphires,” Seangrit elucidates the enigmatic presence of zircon (ZrSiO₄) as a mineral inclusion in sapphires, particularly tho...

2024 Peach Fuzz Morganite: Embracing the Warmth

Introduction to Morganite Morganite is celebrated for its alluring range of pink and peach hues. It is a captivating gemstone from the beryl family, a mineral group that includes emera...

Tracing Back: The Nita Ambani Emerald Necklace

The pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, son of Indian industrialists Mukesh and Nita Ambani, have captivated the public and the gem and jewellery industry with a rare sight. The spotlight wa...

High Iron Yellow Sapphire with Beryllium Treatment

Figure 1The six beryllium diffused, high Fe, yellow sapphires described in this report.   Step into the captivating world of gemstones, where hidden secrets and fascinating discoveries await! Gemst...

THE FASCINATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF AMBER

Occasionally as we become engrossed in a gem material that may be new, or at least partially new, to us, and particularly today when we are blessed with instrumentation that allows us to delve ever...

Synthetic Malachite

Given its largely ornamental usage, the presence of synthetic malachite on the market is not particularly earth shattering for most people in the gem trade, but for those who have a passion for all...

The Detection of Heat Treatment in Blue Sapphire Using FTIR & Some Notes on Related Internal Features

Heat treatment is used to improve the colour and clarity of blue sapphires (Abraham,1982; Anonymous, 1917; Fryer, 1983; Koivula and Kammerling, 1991; Kyi et al., 1999;Nassau, 1982; Pemadasa and Dan...

Provenance Proof Integration

We are thrilled to introduce the latest version of our Origin and Identification Reports. This innovative report incorporates Provenance Proof Tracking, making it a significant step forward in the ...