Winter 2019 Edition of Gems & Jewellery Now Accessible for Reading!
In the Winter of 2019, the esteemed Gems&Jewellery magazine graced its readers with a wealth of captivating content. This issue, available exclusively to Gem-A Members, offers a treasure trove of insights into the world of gemstones and jewellery.
Saúl Castro Gómez's student project, showcased in this issue, delves into the intriguing use of diamonds in ophthalmic surgery. The article provides a fascinating exploration of the potential applications of these precious stones in the medical field.
The Winter 2019 issue also features a gallery of images from the Gem-A Photographer of the Year Competition 2019, displayed on pages 30-32. These stunning photographs offer a glimpse into the artistic side of gemmology.
An interview with Andrew Rimmer, CEO of Opsydia, a British company specializing in diamond laser inscription technology, is another highlight of the issue. Rimmer discusses the company's innovative work and the future of diamond technology.
Sophie Cox, Gem-A Instruments Assistant, provides a historical overview of the refractometer, a crucial tool for gemmologists, in this issue. The article offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of this essential piece of equipment.
E. Billie Hughes, winner of the American Gemological Association's 2019 Gemological Research Grant, is also featured in an interview in the Winter 2019 issue. Hughes discusses her upcoming project focusing on heat treatments on corundum.
The magazine includes a Retail Focus article on the findings of a report commissioned by the Diamond Producers Association titled "Total Clarity". This report offers a comprehensive look at the social and environmental impact of the diamond mining industry.
John Benjamin's final Gemstone Conversations column of the year focuses on the use of topaz in antique jewellery. The column offers a fascinating exploration of the history and significance of this gemstone in the jewellery industry.
The Winter 2019 issue also includes a feature on the history of gemstone trading on the Silk Road, mesmerizing images of emerald specimens on display at New York's Wilensky Gallery, and a column on a collection of Swiss quartz crystals.
Reports on field trips to Russia's Ural Mountains, garnet and tourmaline mines, sustainability events in Kenya, and a museum in Kefalonia containing an antique jewellery collection are also included.
The cover of the Winter 2019 issue features 'Microchip' by Evgenios Petrides, a photomicrograph of an iron oxide inclusion in a quartz specimen from Brazil. Bingjie Zhao's 'Trawling' is the winning design of this year's Gem Empathy Award, announced on the opening day of International Jewellery London 2019.
For Gem-A Members and students, the Winter 2019 issue offers access to a PDF version of the magazine, making it easy to read and enjoy the wealth of information it contains. Whether you're a seasoned gemmologist, a jewellery enthusiast, or simply curious about the world of gemstones, the Winter 2019 issue of Gems&Jewellery magazine is a must-read.
- The Winter 2019 issue of Gems&Jewellery magazine provides a history of the refractometer, an essential instrument for gemmologists.
- The photomicrograph 'Microchip' by Evgenios Petrides graces the cover of the Winter 2019 issue.
- The Winter 2019 issue offers a PDF version, allowing Gem-A Members and students easy access to its content.
- The upcoming project of E. Billie Hughes, winner of the American Gemological Association's 2019 Gemological Research Grant, will focus on heat treatments on corundum.
- The Winter 2019 issue features a gallery of images from the Gem-A Photographer of the Year Competition 2019.
- The report "Total Clarity", commissioned by the Diamond Producers Association, is analyzed in a Retail Focus article in the Winter 2019 issue.
- The Winter 2019 issue features an interview with Andrew Rimmer, CEO of Opsydia, a company specializing in diamond laser inscription technology.
- The Winter 2019 issue includes a feature on the history of gemstone trading on the Silk Road.
- Sophie Cox, Gem-A Instruments Assistant, offers insights on the evolution of the refractometer in the Winter 2019 issue.
- The Winter 2019 issue showcases research on the intriguing use of diamonds in ophthalmic surgery by Saúl Castro Gómez, a student of gemmology.
