Natural Diamonds | Diamond Stone – GIA C
WEBAbout Diamond. Diamond forms under high temperature and pressure conditions that exist only about 100 miles beneath the earth’s surface. Diamond’s carbon atoms are bonded in essentially the same way in all directions. Another mineral, graphite, also contains only carbon, but its formation process and crystal structure are very different.
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Gemological Institute Of America | All About Gemstones - GIA
WEBEstablished in 1931, GIA is an independent nonprofit that protects the gem and jewelry buying public through research, education and laboratory services.
Sapphire Gemstone | Sapphire Stone - GIA
WEBAbout Sapphire. Besides blue sapphire and ruby, the corundum family also includes so-called “fancy sapphires.”. They come in violet, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and intermediate hues. Some stones exhibit the phenomenon known as color change, most often going from blue in daylight or fluorescent lighting to purple under incandescent ...
Birthstones | Birthstone by Month - GIA
WEBAquamarine and bloodstone are the two birthstones for March. One evokes blue skies and calming waters while the other represents health and strength. Learn more about these two March birthstones and where they can be found. Those born in the month of April are lucky enough to call the diamond, a scintillating stone, their birthstone.
GIA - Report Check
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GIA Gem Encyclopedia | Complete List Of Gemstones
WEBGIA’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. Green in sunlight. Red in lamplight. Color-changing alexandrite is nature’s magic trick.
August Birthstones | Peridot & Spinel Birthstone Information - GIA
WEBPeridot, spinel and sardonyx are the three birthstones for August. The peridot birthstone is known for being formed under extreme conditions, as it can be found in the hardened lava that carried it from deep within Earth’s mantle as well as in meteorites that traveled from outer space. The spinel birthstone was underappreciated until recently ...
Garnet Gemstone | Garnet Stone - GIA
WEBAbout Garnet. Red garnets have a long history, but modern gem buyers can pick from a rich palette of garnet colors: greens, oranges, pinkish oranges, deeply saturated purplish reds, and even some blues. Red garnet is one of the most common and widespread of gems. But not all garnets are as abundant as the red ones.