GAA

GAA undergoes overhaul

Members of the Gemmological Association of Australia have agreed to join forces and overhaul the administrative structure of the national…

Emerald enhancers

The Gemmological Association of Australia outlines some of the treatments used to enhance the appearance of emeralds, aquamarines and other…

Coldham heads GAA

Terry Coldham has been elected president of the Gemmological Association of Australia at the assocation’s ‘Expect the Unexpected’ Federal Conference.…

Quartz – and its many treatments

The Gemmological Association of Australia outlines a few of the many methods used to treat quartz.

Hot rocks

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but many 'girls' are discovering they have room in their lives for some…

Pearl Power

Jenny Berich discovers that mankind’s lust for the mysterious jewel from the deep continues to grow – irrespective of changing…

Emeralds – an Australian discovery

Emeralds, the birthstone of May, have been prized as precious jewels for thousands of years.

Gem experts meet in Coober Pedy

A French professor specialising in opals and coloured diamonds, Australia’s leading colour gemstone expert and Asia’s top jade authority were the…