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Rolex Turns Forty

The year was 1945, and Rolex was celebrating its 40th year in existence. To commemorate this jubilee celebration, they released…


Identifying Synthetic Corundum

Introduction Throughout history gemstones have been misrepresented; Synthetic gemstone being sold as natural, and treatments go…


The Carbon Copy

A summary of synthetic diamond processes and identification techniques Diamonds, the ultimate mineral and rightfully so, the…


Effects of Chromium in Ruby, Emerald and Alexandrite

Certain chemical elements are responsible for body color in varying gem materials. Chromium is a chromophore responsible for the…