Beryllium Diffusion in Orange Sapphire • The Skin Game
The early history of beryllium diffusion in sapphire, starting with the 2001 appearance of large numbers of padparadscha sapphires in the Thai gem market.
Gems & Junkies in Burma • Gem Smuggling • Conspiracy Theory
A look at the nexus between gem smuggling and drug smuggling out of Burma (Myanmar), along with the two-faced policies of certain Western governments.
Sapphire Connoisseurship • Judging Sapphire • Passion Fruit
Sapphire is one of the classic gems. In this article, Lotus Gemology's resident connoisseur casts a discerning eye at the factors that contribute to quality in this legendary precious stone.
Russia Jade Mines • Khakassia, Kazakhstan & Polar Jade
Jadeite jade is a stone intimately associated with Burma (Myanmar). But there are deposits in other countries. This article details Russia's jadeite deposits in the Polar Urals and Khakassia.
Synthetic Moissanite • C3: I C Thru U • Digital Devil #10
Digital Devil #10. It was Tucson. Show over. The last supper. One of those marvelous evenings which Tucson regularly delivers…
Emerald Enhancement Reexamined • Don't Forget to Flush • Digital Devil #9
Digital Devil #9. Once again, we take a look at emerald fillers.
Fred Ward Emerald Case • Holy Wars • Digital Devil #8
Digital Devil #8. The Fred Ward emerald case killed his business and nearly killed the emerald business in the US. Here was my tongue-outta-cheek take.