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[H2] Montana Sapphire from French Bar Sill, Chinese Emerald from Shaanxi, and Arkansas Turquoise
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[H3] Testing Diamonds and Gems Using UV Light
Quick how-to guide for retailers to test gemstone fluorescence and help identify stones in their own stores.Read More
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[H3] G&G in a Flash: Nature’S Diamond Sculptures
A diamond’s journey towards the Earth’s surface can result in remarkably familiar shapes.Read More
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[H3] G&G in a Flash: Guide to Phenomenal Gems
Discover the science behind some of the most popular phenomenal gemstones.Read More
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[H3] Freshwater Akoyas - a Trending Misnomer for Certain Freshwater Pearls
Small, bead-nucleated freshwater pearls marketed as “akoyas” could cause confusion and mislead consumers.Read More
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[H3] How GIA Analyzes Pearls from Start to Finish
Easy, step-by-step guide to how GIA analyzes pearls in its laboratory.Read More
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[H3] How GIA Grades Colored Stones from Start to Finish
Easy, step-by-step guide to how GIA analyzes colored gemstones in its laboratory.Read More Previous slideNext slide
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[H2] Featured Gems
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[H3] PERIDOT
Found in lava, meteorites, and deep in the earth’s mantle, yellow-green peridot is the extreme gem.
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[H3] FANCY COLOR DIAMOND
Dazzling brilliance. Captivating color. These are the planet’s most valued gems.
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[H3] DIAMOND
Diamonds are among nature’s most precious and beautiful creations.
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[H3] EMERALD
Emerald is the bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine.
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[H3] CITRINE
Emerald is the bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine.VIEW THE GEM ENCYCLOPEDIA
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[H2] the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america
[IMG: the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america]
[H3] In This Issue
Montana Sapphire from French Bar SillEmerald from Shaanxi, ChinaMona Lisa Turquoise from ArkansasPUBLICATION INFORMATION PREVIOUS ISSUE
[H3] winter 2025 - Volume 61, Issue 4
ALL ISSUES Editorial
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Intriguing Sapphire from Montana, a New Source of Emerald in Central China, and Arkansas TurquoiseDuncan Pay, Editor-in-ChiefAn overview of the Winter 2025 Gems & Gemology content.READ MORE
[H2] Articles (3)
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GEMOLOGY
[H3] The Primary Sapphire Occurrence at French Bar Sill along the Missouri River, Near Helena, Montana
Reports on a new source of primary gem-quality sapphire from Montana, comparing its inclusions and trace element chemistry with those from secondary sources in the state.READ MORE
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GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN
[H3] Characterization of Emeralds from Zhen’an County in Shaanxi, China
Presents a comprehensive analysis of the gemological, spectroscopic, and trace element characteristics of a set of Shaanxi emerald samples based on standard and advanced gemological methods.READ MORE
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MINERALOGY
[H3] An Evaluation of Turquoise from the Mona Lisa Mine in Arkansas
Examines samples of Mona Lisa turquoise to identify their chemistry and structure, revealing copper as a major elemental component of the material.READ MOREVIEW ALL ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE
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[H3] LAB NOTES
The latest advances and findings from GIA laboratories.View All (8)
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[H3] MICRO-WORLD
An in-depth look at the hidden world of gem inclusions. View All (12)
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[H3] GEM NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.View All (10)
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[H3] COLORED STONES UNEARTHED
Explores the geological concepts related to colored stone formation.View All (1)
[H2] Special Features
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[IMG: Sanctuary of Splendor. Temples and Treasures of Southern Asia invites visitors into GIA’s peaceful Rotunda “temple.” Accompanied by the sounds of singing bowls and sitar, the exhibit allows one to pause and appreciate the riches of more than 200 fine specimens from the region.]
[H3] IN the SPOTLIGHT
A photo tour of the GIA Museum’s latest exhibit featuring extraordinary crystals and gems central to the cultures of southern Asia.READ MORETHE DR. EDWARD J. GÜBELIN
[H2] Most Valuable Article Awards
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Laboratory-Grown Diamonds: An Update on Identification and Products Evaluated at GIASally Eaton-Magaña, Matthew F. Hardman, and Shoko Odake
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Observations of Oval-, Pear-, and Marquise-Shaped Diamonds: Implications for Fancy Cut GradingIlene M. Reinitz, Al Gilbertson, Troy Blodgett, Amanda Hawkes, James Conant, and Abhijith Prabhu
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Chemical Analysis in the Gemological Laboratory: XRF and LA-ICP-MSZiyin Sun, Michael Jollands, and Aaron C. Palke
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[H2] THE NEW AND IMPROVED GIA MEMO CREATOR
The GIA Memo Creator makes it easier than ever to submit your gems to GIA for grading and analysis. The GIA Memo Creator connects directly to your client portal account, so your information is automatically stored, reducing the amount of information needed to complete each memo. Once you create a new memo, a digital version will be sent directly to GIA and your memo can be easily accessed once we receive your shipment.As you complete the “Create New Memo” form, you will be presented with all available services for your gemstone submission. Simply select the option that best suits your needs. For your convenience, the GIA Memo Creator allows you to easily reference all past memos.
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Log into the GIA Client Portal. Don’t have an account? Register now.Under GIA Memo Creator, select, “Create New Memo.”Complete and submit the form to generate your PDF memo. A record of your new memo will be forwarded to GIA upon submission so we can expect your shipment.Print the PDF memo and include it with your gemstones in your shipment to GIA.If you are submitting fewer than ten stones, enter your stones one-by-one. If you are submitting ten or more stones, create a new memo by importing a .CSV file.If you have GIA-provided barcode labels and are submitting ten or more stones, you can submit a job order online with My Laboratory. If this is how you choose to submit, print the My Laboratory job order number and enter it into the “Create New Memo” form. Be sure to include the printed My Laboratory job order number and account memo PDF in your shipment.
[H2] THE NEW AND IMPROVED GIA MEMO CREATOR
The GIA Memo Creator makes it easier than ever to submit your gems to GIA for grading and analysis. The GIA Memo Creator connects directly to your client portal account, so your information is automatically stored, reducing the amount of information needed to complete each memo. Once you create a new memo, a digital version will be sent directly to GIA and your memo can be easily accessed once we receive your shipment.As you complete the “Create New Memo” form, you will be presented with all available services for your gemstone submission. Simply select the option that best suits your needs. For your convenience, the GIA Memo Creator allows you to easily reference all past memos.
[H2] HOW TO SUBMIT A GEM USING THE GIA MEMO CREATOR
Log into the GIA Client Portal. Don’t have an account? Register now.Under GIA Memo Creator, select, “Create New Memo.”Complete and submit the form to generate your PDF memo. A record of your new memo will be forwarded to GIA upon submission so we can expect your shipment.Print the PDF memo and include it with your gemstones in your shipment to GIA.If you are submitting fewer than ten stones, enter your stones one-by-one. If you are submitting ten or more stones, create a new memo by importing a .CSV file.If you have GIA-provided barcode labels and are submitting ten or more stones, you can submit a job order online with My Laboratory. If this is how you choose to submit, print the My Laboratory job order number and enter it into the “Create New Memo” form. Be sure to include the printed My Laboratory job order number and account memo PDF in your shipment.
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[H1] GEM ENCYCLOPEDIA
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Diamonds are among nature's most precious and beautiful creations.
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THE FACTSThis hardest gem of all is made of just one element: carbon. It's valued for its colorless nature and purity. Most diamonds are primeval—over a billion years old—and form deep within the earth.MORE ABOUT THIS GEMBUYER'S GUIDE
[H2] GIA’s Guide to Gemstones: Gem Encyclopedia
GIA’s Gem Encyclopedia is a virtual journey through the science and lore of gemstones from across the globe. Each precious stone page features additional detailed gemological information, a buyer’s guide, photos, videos & research.Show FiltersShow FiltersFilter by countryView gems aspolishedroughView BirthstonesAlexandrite
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Amber
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Amethyst
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Ametrine
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Aquamarine
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Citrine
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Diamond
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Emerald
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Fancy Color Diamond
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Garnet
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Iolite
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Jade
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Kunzite
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Lapis Lazuli
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Moonstone
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Morganite
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Opal
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Pearl
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Peridot
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Rose Quartz
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Ruby
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Sapphire
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Spinel
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Sunstone
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Tanzanite
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Topaz
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Tourmaline
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Turquoise
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Zircon
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