Book Description
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has compiled
more than 30 years of synthetic diamond research in this comprehensive
volume. Gems & Gemology in Review: Synthetic Diamonds is the
first in a series of books that will focus on particular topics of
interest to the gem and jewelry industry. For decades, much of the
groundbreaking work on synthetic diamond characterization and
identification has been published in GIAÂ’s award-wining scientific
journal, Gems & Gemology. Every article in the new 300-page book was originally published in G&G.
The articles and news briefs are organized into five sections, each
with introductions written by GIA Director of Research Dr. James E.
Shigley, who is editor of the book and will serve as series editor. He
wrote many of the original reports as well as the preface, which gives a
general historical overview of synthetic diamonds—from the time they
were first introduced by General Electric Co. (GE) for industrial use in
the mid-1950s, to the companyÂ’s 1970 announcement of a gem-quality
one-carat synthetic diamond, to the debut of synthetics in the market.
The most recent articles provide the latest information on high
pressure/high temperature (HPHT) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD)
synthetic diamonds, their production and identifying characteristics.
Synthetic Diamonds also includes two full-size wall charts on
identifying these products.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Dr. James E. Shigley has been director of GIA Research since 1986. He has written several groundbreaking articles on synthetic diamond identification for Gems & Gemology and other journals. Dr. Shigley received a bachelor's degree in geology from the University of California, and a doctorate in geology from Stanford University.Product Details
- Hardcover: 294 pages
- Publisher: Gemological Institute of America (April 3, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0873110501
- ISBN-13: 978-0873110501
- Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
