Classification for Emerald Clarity Treatments

In early 2000, the GIA Laboratory began offering a classification service for emerald clarity treatments. The laboratory examines a loose stone and provides an Emerald Report that includes a digitally generated color image of the stone taken at the time it’s examined. The report describes the level of clarity enhancement as minor, moderate, or significant.…

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Flower Pot, 1960. Amethyst, emeralds, diamonds, black garnet ore, 18-, 20- and 22-karat gold, and terracotta

Flower Pot, 1960. Amethyst, emeralds, diamonds, black garnet ore, 18-, 20- and 22-karat gold, and terracotta. On the advice of Schlumberger, Paul Mellon purchased an extremely rare 94-carat Kashmir sapphire in 1956 with Mrs. Mellon’s tastes in mind. Mrs. Mellon placed an order three years later for a “pot” to hold this exceptional stone. Ultimately,…

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Mousson Atelier Rubellite 11.07 Carat plus Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold “Coral Reef” Ring

Mousson Atelier Rubellite 11.07 Carat plus Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold “Coral Reef” Ring. Ring from the “Coral Reef” collection, where the distinctive feature is the shape of 18 Karat Yellow Gold, made in the form of coral reefs.  Here the raspberry shade 11.07 Carat Rubellite contrasts with the brilliance of 94 Diamonds and Matte…

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