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 An imitation Melo Pearl pearl by N. Sturman, P. Lomthong, A. Homkrajae
"(January 21, 2011): Every now and then a client will submit a "pearl" that they have been told, or believe, is from a particular mollusc. Such was the case with the 52.49 carat near round pearl..."
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A large naturally colored natural blister pearl by N. Sturman
"(June 04, 2009): This report details the examination of a large naturally colored blister pearl which was submitted at GIA Laboratory Bangkok for examination in May 2009."
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An Unusual Pearl by N. Sturman
"(March 31, 2009): An interesting pearl identification story: The first indication that something was "wrong" was immediatly apparent as soon as anyone held the pearl in their hands..."
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Winza ruby? No sorry my name is Rhodonite! by V. Pardieu
"(March 23, 2009): A short identification story which reminds us that this is better to cross check any observation with another gemological instrument in order to validate that observation"
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Pearls with unpleasant odors by N. Sturman
"(March 22, 2009): Two pearls submitted recently at the GIA Laboratory Bangkok revealed an interesting inner secret!"
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Twelve Ray Star sapphire of Interest by G. DuToit
"(March 22, 2009): Star sapphires are submitted to the laboratory on a regular basis ... but this dark purple 12 rays star sapphire attracted our attention!"
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