![]() Gems & Gemology, Fall 2006 |
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| Categories | Scientific journal |
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| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publisher | Gemological Institute of America |
| First issue | January 1934 |
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| Language | English |
| Website | www.gia.edu/gemsandgemology |
Gems & Gemology is a quarterly scientific journal published by the Gemological Institute of America. Each issue is devoted to research on diamonds, gemstones and pearls. Topics include geographic sources, imitations and synthetics, treatments, and identification techniques. Established in January 1934, Gems & Gemology is geared toward jewelry professionals and gemologists.
Issues contain research articles by leading gemologists, updates from the GIA Laboratory and international gemology news. The journal is known for its full-color gem photography and artistic covers.
Gems & Gemology is part of the Thompson Web of Knowledge database; its impact factor is 1.227 (2007).[1].
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