Around the World

Discover the Storytelling Powers of Master Gem Carvers

Deborah Mazza FGA explores how contemporary gem carvers are continuing an age-old artistic tradition of storytelling through gemstones. Once upon…

The Source of Garnets Found at The Arikamedu Archaeological Site in South India

Guy Lalous ends the year with his final Journal Digest of 2017 by exploring the chemical and mineralogical characterization of…

Gold Fever in Arizona: Searching for Gold in the United States

With its legends of gold seekers and treasure hunters, Arizona is still drawing the gaze of gemmologists and history enthusiasts…

Greenland Ruby: The Mighty Aappaluttoq Arises

With an opulent supply of rubies and pink sapphires, mining company Greenland Ruby is set to become an influential supplier…

Ancient Sapphires and Adventures in Ceylon

Helen Molesworth FGA, managing director of the Gübelin Academy and a professor of the history of jewellery, takes the reader…

The Lifecycle Of A Sapphire Rush

In the last 12 months, an exceptional sapphire rush in eastern Madagascar saw thousands of people searching for precious treasure…

Sapphires of Ethiopia: The Forbidden Road to Chila

Simon Bruce-Lockhart FGA DGA EG, travels to Ethiopia to uncover the truth behind the Aksum sapphire fields and find out…

Complete Traceability and Ethical Sourcing

Columbia Gem House president, Eric Braunwart, explores the growing popularity of American gemstones and discusses the importance of traceability, ethical…

Investigating Ammolite with Canadian Mining Specialist Korite

Korite is at the forefront of ammolite mining and production, with plans now in place to expand its operation in…