GUILD Gem Laboratories hosted its “A Decade in the Field” anniversary event in Bangkok, Thailand, offering the first ...

A gemstone is the name given to a rare or otherwise highly prized mineral crystal. They are often cut and polished to make jewelry, ornaments, and clothes. Gemstones have been sought after by mankind ...

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, as Marilyn Monroe sings, dripping in what are - presumably – imitation diamonds. Many such moments have solidified diamonds and other gems as rare, invaluable ...

This book provides a lucid introduction to the basics of gemmology. It familiarizes archaeologists, art historians and conservators with the science of gemstones and allows them to understand the ...