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Press Release: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) released the latest issue of its academic publication, The Journal of Gemmology, in collaboration with the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF and American Gemological Laboratories (AGL). The current issue (Vol. 34, No. 2, 2014), released on August 4, 2014, is packed with a wide variety of new content, covering the latest news and research from the international gemological community. This quarter’s issue of The Journal features a diverse line-up of articles, including: a review of the evolution of diamond cuts in Portuguese jewelry and sacred objects during the 16th to 18th centuries (by R. Galopim de Carvalho); the presence of beryllium-diffused corundum in the Japanese market and assessing the natural versus diffused origin of beryllium in sapphire (by K. Emori, H. Kitawaki and M. Okano); the characterization of collectors’ gemstones, including a 100-carat-plus jeremejevite (by C. P. Smith) and taaffeite from Myanmar (by T. Leelawatanasuk, W. Atichat, Tay Thye Sun, B. Sriprasert and J. Jakkawanvibul), and natural pearls from The Netherlands (by J. C. [Hanco] Zwaan and P. Groenenboom). The Journal also delves into "What’s New" in the industry by discussing a range of instruments and publications, such as new diamond screening devices; the Sarine Loupe; the latest reports from CIBJO, the Responsible Jewellery Council and gem laboratories; the 2nd edition of The Handbook of Gemmology; and the Help with Hallmarks app. Furthermore, the issue features reports from recent gemological conferences, as well as detailed listings of upcoming meetings, exhibits and other educational events to further the professional development of its readers. Other sections that are sure to interest practicing gemologists include Practical Gemology, which documents how a simple polishing technique can result in the misidentification of spinel as more valuable taaffeite or sapphirine, and Gem Notes, which describe some rare and unusual gemstones seen at the Tucson gem shows, a natural diamond showing a synthetic pattern in the DiamondView instrument, a large pastel green sapphire, corundum with colored lead-glass fillings, and much more. Discussing the latest issue of The Journal of Gemmology, editor-in-chief, Brendan Laurs, stated, “We are delighted to bring such a diverse line-up of articles to readers of The Journal, ranging from diamonds to collectors’ stones and treated gems to natural pearls. This issue of The Journal is packed with information that every gemologist can use and contains a vast amount of pioneering gemological knowledge from around the world.” All Gem-A members receive hardcopies and online access to quarterly editions The Journal of Gemmology and its sister publication Gems & Jewellery (published nine times a year), along with a whole host of other features and benefits, for just GBP 125 a year. For more information on how to sign-up and get your copy, visit the publications section of Gem-A’s website, where you can also sign-up for The Journal’s mailing list. You can find an online version of this article here: http://www.gem-a.com/news--events/news/gem-a-releases-the-latest-journal-of-gemmology.aspx About Gem-A
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, or Gem-A, a London-based educational charity, is the world’s longest established provider of gem education and a membership organization that forms an international community of gem professionals and enthusiasts. Gem-A seeks to serve the best interests of the gem and jewelry industries worldwide through its commitment to supporting gemological research and high educational and trade standards. For information see www.gem-a.com.
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