and accomplished gem dealer who works with rare and higher-end gems. He noted that the price of spinel from Myanmar has increased dramatically, with recent prices at the source more than double those ...

Figure 1. This Tropidogyne flower is still attached to its stem and has a small flea-like bug near its right side, as seen with darkfield and fiber-optic illumination. Photomicrograph by Victoria ...

From the sentimental reason for its creation to the symbolism behind the gemstones used, the Burmese Ruby Tiara is a fascinating addition to the royal jewelry collection. From the “cursed” strawberry ...