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Emerald
Emerald is the bluish green to green variety of beryl, a mineral species that includes aquamarine.
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Zeki Karaca Jewelry: Luxury Pens
One-of-a-kind bejeweled pens from Zeki Karaca caught the attention of attendees at the GJX show.
Morphology of Colombian Emerald: Some Less-Common Cases and Their Growth and Dissolution History
Evaluates the growth mechanisms of special morphological features in Colombian emerald, including possible relationships to trapiche emeralds and samples displaying the gota de aceite effect.
An Extraordinarily Large Cat’s-Eye Emerald
The Tokyo laboratory examines a 126 ct cat’s-eye emerald from Brazil.
A Gemological and Spectroscopic Study with Mobile Instruments of “Emeralds” from the Coronation Crown of Napoleon III
An examination of 45 gems from the coronation crown of Napoleon III, using nondestructive mobile spectroscopic and gemological testing methods.
History of Emerald Mining in the Habachtal Deposit of Austria, Part II
The finale of a two-part series on the mining history of Austrian emerald deposits in the Habachtal region.
History of Emerald Mining in the Habachtal Deposit of Austria, Part I
Contributes to the mining history of Austria’s Habachtal region, which is believed to be one of the earliest emerald deposits.
Inclusion and Trace Element Characteristics of Emeralds from Swat Valley, Pakistan
Presents a detailed study of gemological properties, inclusion features, spectroscopic characteristics, and chemical composition of emeralds from this important source.
History of the Chivor Emerald Mine, Part II (1924–1970): Between Insolvency and Viability
Many legends are told about the history of the Chivor emerald mine.
History of the Chivor Emerald Mine, Part I (1880–1925): From Rediscovery to Early Production
Chronicles developments at the Chivor emerald mine in Colombia between 1880 and 1925, based on archival records.
Geology of Corundum and Emerald Gem Deposits: A Review
Over the last two decades, knowledge of the formation of gem deposits has improved significantly. This article reviews the state of our knowledge of the geology and genesis of gem corundum and emerald deposits.
Geographic Origin Determination of Emerald
The relative chemical diversity of emeralds from different deposits worldwide allows clear origin determination in most cases. This contribution explains the criteria used by GIA to make geographic origin conclusions for emeralds.
A Review of Analytical Methods Used in Geographic Origin Determination of Gemstones
Geographic origin determination relies on a combination of gemological observations and advanced analytical tools. This contribution reviews the analytical methods commonly used to establish origin.
