The Gemological Institute of America has released its new book Gems & Gemology in Review: Colored Diamonds at GIA's 4th International Gemological Symposium in San Diego, Calif., Aug. 27–29. This beautifully illustrated volume combines more than 70 years of articles and notes originally published in Gems & Gemology, the Institute's award-winning quarterly journal.
The book, edited by John M. King, was available at Symposium in the G&G booth. Attendees also had the opportunity to discuss Colored Diamonds with King during the "Meet the Authors" book-signing event.
"With this book, John King has captured the allure of fancy-color diamonds, as well as the science involved in characterizing and grading them," said Alice Keller, editor-in-chief of Gems & Gemology. "There is no other publication like it."
With more than 100 entries, the book explores the unique characteristics, lore, and color grading of colored diamonds.
In addition, Colored Diamonds features all-new introductory text and commentaries from diamond industry leaders. The 340-page volume also comes with a supplementary booklet of color reference charts of the most important hues of diamonds. Several of these charts were created exclusively for this booklet.
King is technical director of the GIA Laboratory in New York and a respected authority on fancy-color diamonds. With more than 25 years of laboratory experience, he has written a number of landmark articles for Gems & Gemology and frequently lectures on colored diamonds and laboratory grading procedures.
"With the continued growth in popularity of colored diamonds, we felt the timing was right for this compilation of information about them," said King. "Given the scope of this book, we hope it will be of interest and use to all those who are passionate about these diamonds, whether they are manufacturers, retailers, or collectors. The history and technical information will be an asset to all readers."
Colored Diamonds is the second volume in the Gems & Gemology in Review series. Synthetic Diamonds, edited by GIA Director of Research Dr. James E. Shigley, was released in April 2005. Shigley will also be participating at the "Meet the Authors" event during Symposium.
Softbound and enclosed with the color reference charts booklet in an attractive slipcase, Gems & Gemology in Review: Colored Diamonds is available for $59.95 plus shipping and handling. The color reference charts booklet can also be purchased separately for $19.95. To order, visit https://www.gia.edu/gemsandgemology
19th September 2006