Gems and Jewellery's Winter 2019 edition is accessible for perusal immediately!

Gems and Jewellery's Winter 2019 edition is accessible for perusal immediately!

The Winter 2019 issue of Gems&Jewellery, a leading publication for the gemstone and jewellery industry, is now available. This captivating issue is filled with intriguing articles, interviews, and updates that showcase the beauty and complexity of the gemstone world.

In this issue, Sophie Cox, Gem-A Instruments Assistant, delves into the evolution of the refractometer, a crucial tool in the gemmological world. Meanwhile, Gemmologist E. Billie Hughes, winner of the American Gemological Association's (AGA) 2019 Gemological Research Grant, shares insights on his upcoming project focusing on heat treatments on corundum.

The Retail Focus feature discusses the findings of a report commissioned by the Diamond Producers Association: Total Clarity. This report provides valuable insights into the diamond retail landscape, shedding light on trends and challenges in the industry.

An interview with Andrew Rimmer, CEO of Opsydia, a company specializing in diamond laser inscription technology, is also included. This interview offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of diamond technology and its potential applications.

The issue also delves into the world of antique jewellery, featuring an article about the use of topaz in antique jewellery. Readers can also enjoy a column on an incredible collection of Swiss quartz crystals.

For those interested in the history of gemstone trading, the Winter 2019 issue offers a discussion on the history of gemstone trading on the Silk Road. The issue also features reports on field trips to Russia's Ural Mountains, garnet and tourmaline mines, sustainability events in Kenya, and a museum in Kefalonia containing a fascinating antique jewellery collection.

The cover photograph is 'Microchip' by Evgenios Petrides, a photomicrograph of an iron oxide inclusion in a quartz specimen from Brazil. The issue also includes a gallery of images from the Gem-A Photographer of the Year Competition 2019, showcasing the best of gemmological photography.

Lastly, the issue features an emerald from Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (8 cm tall x 6 cm wide) from the Dr Eugene and Roz Meieran Collection, and an interview with Bingjie Zhao, whose 'Trawling' design won this year's Gem Empathy Award.

This issue of Gems&Jewellery offers a rich and diverse exploration of the gemstone and jewellery world, making it a must-read for anyone with an interest in this fascinating field.

1. Sophie Cox delves into the evolution of the refractometer, an essential tool in the gemmological world, sharing insights in this issue.
2. Readers can learn about heat treatments on corundum from Gemmologist E. Billie Hughes, winner of the AGA's 2019 Gemological Research Grant.
3. The Retail Focus feature reveals valuable insights into the diamond retail landscape from a report commissioned by the Diamond Producers Association: Total Clarity.
4. An interview with Andrew Rimmer of Opsydia, a company specializing in diamond laser inscription technology, offers a glimpse into the future of diamond technology.
5. The Winter 2019 issue explores the use of topaz in antique jewellery and features an article on a Swiss quartz crystals collection.
6. For those interested in the history of gemstone trading, the issue discusses the history of trading on the Silk Road and reports on field trips to garnet and tourmaline mines.
7. Sustainability events in Kenya, a museum in Kefalonia containing a fascinating antique jewellery collection, and trips to Russia's Ural Mountains are also covered in this issue.
8. The issue features a cover photograph titled 'Microchip' by Evgenios Petrides, a photomicrograph of an iron oxide inclusion in a quartz specimen from Brazil, and a gallery of images from the Gem-A Photographer of the Year Competition 2019. A spotlight on an emerald from Swat Valley and an interview with Bingjie Zhao, who won this year's Gem Empathy Award, are also included.

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