Welcome to the Gem-A Blog. Here, you will find up-to-date information on the latest news and trends, exclusive features and regular reports from a host of gemmology insiders. Each month we will share highlights from our printed publications and take you behind-the-scenes at our popular Gem Central events. Would you like to submit an article for the Blog? Email us on editor@gem-a.com
Field Trip: The Emerald Desert in Western Australia
Author, jewellery designer and Gems&Jewellery contributor Joanna Angelett describes her recent gemmological trip to the 'Emerald Desert' in Western Australia.
Investigating Fake Pearls Made from Tridacna Gigas Shells
This article by Guy Lalous ACAM EG summarises a technical article from The Journal of Gemmology discussing fake pearls made from Tridacna shell.
Around the Trade: Considering Synthetic Diamonds
Long-standing Gems&Jewellery contributor Harry Levy FGA gives his insight on the diamond trade in 2017, focusing on three industry organisations that are shaping the conversation on synthetic diamonds.
The Gems&Jewellery Summer Issue 2017 Has Arrived!
The Gems&Jewellery editorial team are excited to announce the release of Gems&Jewellery Summer 2017 Vol 26 / No. 2.
Birthstone Guide: Alexandrite for Those Born in June
Julia Griffith FGA DGA EG, gemmology and diamond tutor at Gem-A, explains why the rarity and chameleon-like qualities of alexandrite make it one of the world’s most desirable gemstones.
Gem-A Graduation 2017
Gem-A would like to welcome students of the class of 2017 to Central Hall Westminster, this year's splendid graduation venue.
Exploring Inclusions in a Twelve Point Black Star Sapphire
Guy Lalous ACAM EG summarises a technical article from The Journal of Gemmology discussing a giant 12-rayed black star sapphire from Sri Lanka with asterism caused by ilmenite inclusions
Discovering Unique Cameos of the Rainforest
Helen Serras-Herman takes a look at work by Rainforest Design, carvers of beautifully unique cameos.
