Ruby and sapphire orifices are suited for flow control applications. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but ruby and sapphire can help keep her alive. Ruby and sapphire have a significant presence ...

CUMMING, Ga. — With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many people are purchasing jewelry for his or her loved one. But make sure you understand exactly what you’re getting, before spending thousands ...

Prof. Alexander Silverman, head of the Chemistry Department of the University of Pittsburg, an authority on glass, ceramics and gems, says that synthetic jewels of as good practical and esthetic value ...

Have you ever wondered how those resplendent lab-grown gems are created? Buckle up because we're in for a deep dive, discussing some cool stuff about how those synthetic gemstones are made. Nowadays, ...

Modern spectroscopy techniques can rapidly identify gemstone origins, distinguish natural from synthetic, and isolate elements that contribute to their quality WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2023 – Since ancient ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For thousands of years, gemstones have been valued and traded around ...

With government backing, increased research and development, and lower import duties on diamonds, India hopes to become a one ...

Jeweler Harry Winston donated the famous Hope Diamond—the largest-known deep blue diamond in the world—to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958. It arrived in a plain brown package by registered mail, ...

Gems' unique elemental composition and atomic orientation act as a fingerprint, enabling researchers to uncover the stones' past, and with it, historical trade routes. Scientists now employ three ...